The Nightmare of Cosmetic Surgery in China: Operations, Scams, and Ruined Lives
Welcome to a world where beauty has become an obsession, and the price paid by young women in China is terrifying! Ebi Vu, a woman who has undergone over 100 cosmetic surgeries, reveals the dark side of the booming cosmetic surgery industry in China. It all started when she was just 14 years old, pressured by society and her acting teacher, and today she is a co-owner of one of the most famous clinics in Beijing. But is the price of beauty too high?
Obsession with Beauty and Social Pressure
Every year, about 20 million Chinese pay for cosmetic procedures, with 80% of patients being young women averaging 25 years old. Beauty standards in China have changed, now chasing an almost infantile, hyper-feminine look inspired by anime and social media. Botox behind the ears, surgical procedures to widen eyes and narrow the upper lip have become normal, but the results often look eerie and unnatural.
Apps Feeding the Addiction
Popular apps like SoYoung offer facial analysis and surgery recommendations, with clinics receiving a cut from every booked procedure. Users share their before-and-after photos, creating pressure and addiction to further procedures. Ebi Vu admits the app constantly points out new “imperfections” to fix, even though she has already undergone dozens of surgeries.
The Dark Side: Unlicensed Clinics and Catastrophic Results
China’s cosmetic surgery industry has exploded, but regulation hasn’t kept pace. There is a shortage of qualified staff, and many clinics operate without licenses. Hundreds of unfortunate cases happen daily. Jue Jue, one victim, suffered catastrophic effects after injections that made her face feel like it was under cement. Attempts to fix the damage only worsened her condition, leaving scars and an unnatural appearance.
Scandals and Scams
Actress Gao Liu experienced a disfigured nose in a licensed clinic where the surgery was performed by a surgeon without a real license. The clinic was shut down, but the same team quickly opened a new clinic at the same address. Scams also extend to employment: young women are offered jobs only if they pay for expensive surgeries, often with interest and phone confiscation, leading to debts and humiliation.
Societal Pressure and Consequences
In China, appearance is key to professional success. Employers often demand physical standards unrelated to the job. Young women face enormous pressure to undergo cosmetic procedures, and clinics and employers exploit this. Lan, one of the deceived, says the job was just an excuse to force her into surgery, and after refusing, she was humiliated and quit.
The Price of Beauty
Ebi Vu, despite spending over half a million dollars and suffering physical consequences, does not plan to stop. “I don’t think I will ever stop, I want to be even more beautiful,” she says. But how far will she go? And how many more lives will be ruined in this tragic circus of beauty?
Conclusion
China’s cosmetic surgery industry is booming but hides dark secrets behind glossy ads and social media. Unlicensed clinics, scams, social pressure, and unrealistic beauty standards create a nightmare for many young women. Will authorities manage to stop this epidemic, or will thousands more lives be destroyed in the pursuit of perfection?
If you thought cosmetic surgery was all glamour and beauty, think again. What do you think about this madness? Would you ever agree to hundreds of surgeries to be “beautiful”? Share your thoughts, maybe together we can find a way out of this chaos!
