Marlou Arizala, also known as Xander Ford, will undergo facial reconstruction surgery with Doc Yappy for the second time after his free trial ended years ago.
Renewal of free trial.
Netizens are very excited because Marlou’s free trial of his face will finally be renewed after it expired several years ago.
Netizen commented : “sa wakas magrerenew ng mukha si Marlou matapos ang kanyang free trial.”
Doc Yappy shared : “Guess who’s back! Marlou S Arizala!!! Medyo madami tayo gagawin, abangan sa Rated Korina! Ano ba dapat ayusin sa kanya?”
Who is Marlou Arizala?
Marlou Arizala, who was initially a member of the parody boy band Hasht5, gained immense popularity on social media in 2015. However, he also faced severe cyberbullying due to his physical appearance.
Tired of being mocked and yearning for showbiz success, Marlou resolved to undergo cosmetic surgery to alter the world’s perception of him.
The first surgery.
On September 4, 2017, Marlou underwent a six-hour procedure at Marikina Doctors Hospital under general anesthesia. The procedure involved rhinoplasty (nose lifting) using cartilage from his ear and chin augmentation with a silicone implant.
Dr. Samuel Eric C. Yapjuangco, also known as Doc Yappy of The Icon Clinic, performed the surgery.
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After his initial recovery, Arizala underwent several non-surgical procedures, including dental veneers (ceramic) on his front teeth, eyebrow thickening, permanent lip tinting, anti-wrinkle treatments, and eyelash extensions.
The birth of Xander Ford.
On October 1, 2017, Marlou made a bold statement on the TV show Rated K, revealing his new look and rebranding himself as Xander Ford. He declared, “Marlou is dead.”
He emphasized that despite the changes in his appearance, his fundamental identity remained unchanged, he stated : “Itong nasa harapan ninyo, binago ko lang siya sa pangalan at ‘yung pagkatao lang… ‘yung panlabas lang…”
Cost of the surgery.
Arizala’s makeover cost approximately ₱465,800, which can be broken down as follows :
- ₱95,000: Rhinoplasty & alarplasty
- ₱60,000–70,000: Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)
- ₱60,000: Mandibular angle fillers
- ₱16,000–35,000: Eyebrow cloning
- ₱15,000–35,000: Lip tint (3 sessions)
- ₱7,000: Anti-wrinkle treatment
- ₱500–3,800: Eyelash extensions
- ₱160,000: Dental veneers (₱20,000 per tooth × 8 teeth)
Moral of the story.
The moral of the story is that Marlou undergo facial surgery to boost his self-esteem. This could be to gain confidence, overcome hurtful criticism, or align his physical appearance with his internal self-perception.
