There is too much emphasis on appearance these days. Seldom do people think about the real dangers of this obsession with looks, both from eating disorders and from having cosmetic surgery.
Hair transplants have also been highly sought among male customers seeking cosmetic procedures, according to data from Gengmei, a popular cosmetic surgery app.
Nationwide most of those having cosmetic surgery fall into two groups: women in their 20s hoping to give their careers a lift, and women in their 40s who want to look younger.
Zhou Chuna, a 15-year-old online personality known as Xiaona, shared her experience of cosmetic surgery on the internet recently and caused a lot of discussions.
For many African women, less is more. Ms. Melvill says the most popular forms of cosmetic surgeries for African women are breast reduction and liposuction.
While many beauty clinics claim that being more physically attractive gives people an advantage in society, failed cases of cosmetic surgery are common to see.