Mickey Rourke is an American actor and former professional boxer who has had a long and varied career. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Rourke underwent several plastic surgeries, including six in total, which altered his appearance. He had his nose broken twice and underwent five operations on his nose and one on a smashed cheekbone. Rourke has also suffered numerous facial injuries from his boxing career, including broken ribs, a compressed cheekbone, and a split tongue. He underwent reconstructive surgery on his face as a result of these injuries. Despite these challenges, Rourke has continued to work in the entertainment industry and has several films in post-production and pre-production.