In the world of anti-aging and longevity, Bryan Johnson, a tech millionaire, is making waves with his bold and unconventional methods to defy the natural process of aging. Known for his audacious goal to extend human lifespan to 150 years, Johnson’s latest venture, Project Baby Face, has taken an unexpected and dramatic turn, attracting widespread attention and scrutiny.
On November 14, Johnson shared a shocking update on Instagram, showcasing the aftermath of his cosmetic experiment aimed at restoring youthful fullness to his face. The procedure involved injecting fat from a donor into his face, a decision taken after Johnson noticed that his rigorous health regimen, including a strict 1,950-calorie daily diet, had left him gaunt and with noticeable facial hollows. Despite his biomarkers showing improvement, his appearance was often described as unhealthy and almost emaciated.
“I got really lean and lost a lot of fat—especially in my face. My biomarkers were improving, but I looked gaunt. People thought I was on the brink of death,” Johnson confessed in his post. His aim with the procedure was to reverse these effects and rejuvenate his face, giving it a fuller, younger appearance.
However, things quickly took a turn for the worse. Within 30 minutes of the injections, Johnson experienced a severe allergic reaction, with his face swelling up drastically. “Immediately following the injections, my face began to blow up. And then it got worse, and worse, and worse until I couldn’t even see,” he revealed. Despite the alarming swelling, Johnson maintained his commitment to his schedule and even met a Bloomberg reporter as planned, warning that his appearance might be unrecognizable.
Fortunately, Johnson’s face returned to normal after about seven days, but the incident raised concerns about the safety and sustainability of his extreme anti-aging methods. Johnson remains undeterred, continuing his quest to blend cutting-edge science with daring experiments. His larger anti-aging project, *Project Blueprint*, has previously involved controversial methods such as blood transfusions from his teenage son—part of a therapy called “young blood” therapy, which has faced significant criticism due to its lack of FDA approval.
This latest setback has only strengthened Johnson’s resolve to push the boundaries of aging science. With a team dedicated to his unconventional methods, Johnson’s pursuit of a longer, healthier life continues, even as his methods remain a subject of public debate.
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