Cosmetic surgery proliferating in China

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 10, 2021 1:05 am

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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