“I wouldn’t even have guessed that this was the same person”: 18 examples of dramatic transformations in appearance (19 photos)

It seems that for some of the characters in the collection, changes occurred naturally as they grew older.





Conversations about appearance are always difficult, because you don’t want to accidentally offend someone. But appearance is still important and affects many areas of life. Perhaps this is what the heroes of our selection decided and began to work on their appearance so intensively that now their loved ones can hardly recognize them. Although…

My ten year transformation (19-29)



“You’ve always been beautiful, but you definitely became a little more spectacular after you put on makeup.” You probably made the most of these 10 years.

- Thank you! I attribute my transformation to diet, exercise, and avoiding stupid hair decisions.

Growing a beard and growing some muscles can be beneficial. 18 years old and 23 years old





You have gone from a young evil genius to a superhero.

10 year difference (2013/2023)



People thought I was an ugly duckling



13 years old and 18 years old



You looked either like a nerd or the dude that all the girls want. You could make your own 90s teen movie.

From 14 to 19



—Have you changed so much because of weight loss?

“I lost weight due to an eating disorder, but gained some of it back during recovery. I learned how to do my makeup better, changed my skincare routine, plucked my eyebrows, etc. The power of puberty should also not be underestimated.

20 years old and 23 years old. Lost 45 kg of weight



Hey! you look like Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things.

19 years old and 21 years old. I don't know how this happened



Bro, you've gone from being a supporting character to being the main character.

19 years old and 21 years old



Are you hugging a younger version of yourself in the photo?

From 18 to 24. Lost weight, had surgery on the upper jaw, learned how to do makeup and got a tattoo



- You look amazing! I bet many people you know don't recognize you.

- I don’t even recognize myself, ha

14 and 22 years old. It's been a long journey



How did you do this? Bravo!

19 years old and 29



From 16 to 24. Let's assume that I just lost my glasses



I need some hair care advice from you!

15 years old and 22 years old. Among other things, I lost 45 kg



I think you were a Viking in a past life!

15 years old and 23 years old. I hit puberty late



16 years and 22 years



I wouldn't even guess that this is the same person.

15 years and 31 years



You've gone from cute to hot!

From 18 to 25. I just changed my glasses and changed my hairstyle



I think long hair suits you(