A Hollywood career for four year old Feznik, appeared to be on the rocks after he was attacked by a wolf last year.
But then plastic surgeon Theodore Corwin, stepped in giving the ‘roo the benefit of his 25 years experience doing facelifts, tummy tucks and breast enhancements on humans.
The Los Angeles-based surgeon spent two hours operating on Feznik, to reconstruct his lip and save his burgeoning career.
"He was missing part of one side of the lip and it made him look ugly and his tooth was sticking out," Dr Corwin said.
Three months down the track, things are looking up for the 1.3m marsupial who lives on a Californian farm for Hollywood animals used at corporate events, in movies and advertisements.
Dr Corwin said Feznik was fortunate to have fur to cover over his scars. But the operation, which involved about 25 stitches, still presented its challenges.
Dr Corwin performed the operation for no fee but he said similar surgery on a person would cost several thousand dollars.