Vinícius Jr. undergoes cosmetic procedure after World Cup elimination

Vinícius Júnior has sparked widespread discussion after reappearing with a noticeably defined jawline and chin, following what multiple sources report was a cosmetic procedure during his post-World Cup vacation in Brazil.

What happened

After Brazil's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Real Madrid forward returned to Brazil and underwent a procedure described as "armonización de mentón" (chin harmonization) at a clinic in Goiânia. Source: LeoDias via ABC The clinic reportedly closed its doors to other patients and implemented strict security measures to prevent leaks. Source: Infobae

The procedure

The dermatologist Alessandro Alarcão, who traveled from Miami to perform the treatment, characterized it as "naturalización facial," a non-surgical combination of facial ligament restructuring, collagen biostimulators, ultrasound, and laser to improve skin quality and define the jawline. Source: El Español However, other experts disagree on the exact technique. Some suggest it could be mentoplasty (surgical chin implant) or dermal fillers. Source: ABC, El Confidencial The cost is estimated between €3,500 and €16,000. Source: El Español

Public reaction

The change went viral on social media, with comments like "I swear I don't recognize Vinícius" Source: ABC and jokes about him becoming "Vinícius Sr." Source: La Vanguardia. Some fans praised the result, while others argued he didn't need the change.