This picture taken on July 15, 2021 shows scientific researcher Xia Shurong looking in a mirror after his plastic surgery at a clinic in Beijing. Worried his appearance would detract from opportunities in China's competitive society, Xia Shurong decided to go under the surgeon's knife to reshape his nose -- joining millions of young Chinese men turning to cosmetic surgery. AFP PHOTO
This picture taken on July 15, 2021 shows scientific researcher Xia Shurong looking in a mirror after his plastic surgery at a clinic in Beijing. Worried his appearance would detract from opportunities in China's competitive society, Xia Shurong decided to go under the surgeon's knife to reshape his nose -- joining millions of young Chinese men turning to cosmetic surgery. AFP PHOTO


BEIJING:
Worried his appearance would detract from opportunities in China's competitive society, Xia Shurong decided to go under the surgeon's knife to reshape his nose - one of millions of young men in the country turning to cosmetic surgery.

The 27-year-old researcher wanted medical procedures to transform his look from "engineering geek" to something he thinks will boost his life chances.

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