He Was Called “Scarface”
Those forceps caused severe scarring to Frank’s left cheek, neck, and ear, and even punctured his eardrum – damage that lasted a lifetime. Frank’s scar ran from the corner of his mouth to his jaw line and ear. A childhood operation done on his mastoid bone left major scarring on his neck. Pair that with the cystic acne that he suffered from during his adolescence, and you can understand where his nickname came from.
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In his teen years, Frank was nicknamed “Scarface.” He was so self-conscious of his looks that he often applied makeup to hide the scars on his face. Even during his adult years and with the makeup applied, he still hated to be photographed on his left side. His physical insecurities didn’t end there either; Sinatra wore “elevator” shoes to boost his five-foot-seven height.