The 27-year-old researcher wanted medical procedures to transform his look from "engineering geek" to something he thinks will boost his life chances. Growing numbers of educated men in China are opting for aesthetic and surgical procedures to give them the edge. Model Nai Wen has had more than 60 procedures on his face, including laser treatments, and believes cosmetic surgery "changed his fate". - Stigma and complaints -China's cosmetic surgery industry is now worth 197 billion yuan ($30 billion) -- up from 64.8 billion yuan in 2015, according to iResearch. Model Nai admits there is a risk that cosmetic surgery becomes "addictive."

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2021 03:00 UTC