Vini Jr shows off results of his cosmetic chin surgery on Real return

Vinicius Jr played his first game for Real Madrid this pre-season, in what was also his first outing since undergoing chin harmonisation surgery.Real won 1-0 at LaLiga counterparts Deportivo La Coruna, thanks to a first-half stoppage-time goal from Brahim Diaz.Vinicius Jr started the match before being replaced on 71 minutes for Jorge Cestero by new boss Jose Mourinho.And while he sported a new look, the Brazilian still could enjoy the winning feeling as they won the Teresa Herrera Trophy.The winger’s facial operation came just weeks after Brazil’s last-16 World Cup exit by Norway.According to Brazilian news outlet TMC, he headed straight to a dermatologist in Goiania when he landed back in his homeland following a short vacation in Europe with on-and-off girlfriend Virginia Fonseca. Vinicius Jr played for Real Madrid for the first time since having chin harmonisation surgery His return ended in success as Real beat Deportivo La Coruna to win the Teresa Herrera TrophyA number of photos of the 26-year-old appearing unrecognisable after the op have gone viral on social media, with fans blown away by his remarkable transformation.Vinicius Jr posed alongside Dr Alessandro Alarcao, who performed the surgery in Goiania, in another picture that emerged online.He underwent the procedure, which ‘uses fillers to sculpt the facial contour’, to add more definition to his chin after being cruelly mocked over it during the World Cup.It’s been an eventful summer so far for Vinicius who was linked with a move away from the Spanish giants – with Arsenal a leading potential destination as he had 12 months left on his contract.However, any notion about a move to the Premier League ended earlier this month when he signed a new six-year contract at Real until 2032.Vinicius posted on Instagram: ‘Eight years at the Bernabeu are too short…. Six more years, and then forever.’The club said in a statement: ‘Vinicius Jr has become one of the most important players in one of the most successful periods in our history.’Vinicius Jr joined Real from Brazilian side Flamengo in 2018 and signed a contract extension three years ago. The Brazil superstar looks completely different after undergoing chin harmonization surgery He and Brazil were dumped out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage after a 2-1 loss to NorwayHe returned to the club last week for his first pre-season training session and medical assessment following his World Cup campaign with Brazil.The prolific forward has scored 128 goals in 375 appearances for Real across all competitions, winning two Champions League titles, three La Ligas and a Copa del Rey.