Who doesn't want to possess extraordinary powers and be like their favorite superhero? How wonderful would it be if you could make the Leaning Tower of Pisa stand straight or fly across the Pacific Ocean in seconds like Superman!

Unfortunately, we humans have neither the extraterrestrial parentage of Superman nor are we entitled to such powers by any other means. However, 35-year-old Herbert Chavez of the Philippines didn't lose hope and made sure he was like the last son of Krypton, if not by birth then at least by appearance.

Chavez idolizes his superhero so much that he went through a series of cosmetic surgeries, starting from 1995. He surgically altered his nose, cheeks, lips and chin to look as much like the cinematic versions of the Man of Steel as possible. In fact, he even altered his thighs and his skin color!

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, the self-professed pageant trainer added that he wanted to go to Japan and surgically enhance his height. According to medical professionals, Chavez clearly suffers from some form of body dysmorphic disorder; he simply won't stop getting surgeries.

Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
A combination photo, taken south of Manila, on Oct. 12, shows Herbert Chavez before and after his surgeries and his attempt to look more like the comic book character, Superman. The photo on the left was taken when Chavez was 16. REUTERS
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez poses with his Superman collection inside his house in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez poses with two life-sized Superman statues, outside his house in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez poses with two life-sized Superman statues, outside his house in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez shows off his Superman shirt collection, some of which were made by him, inside his bedroom in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez holds a Superman book, as he shows off his collection to a boy, inside his house in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
Man Surgically Alters Appearance to Look Like Superman
Herbert Chavez poses with his life-sized Superman statues and neighborhood children, outside his house in Calamba Laguna, south of Manila, on October 12. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
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