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Life in plastic, it’s fantastic

Plastic surgery is becoming more popular as it gains acceptance in society. But with strong demand comes keen competition; can businesses stay a cut above the rest?

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Tan Nai Lun

Tan Nai Lun

Published Fri, Nov 24, 2023 · 02:00 PM
    • A rising focus on aesthetic features has generated promising prospects for the medical aesthetics market in recent years.
    • A rising focus on aesthetic features has generated promising prospects for the medical aesthetics market in recent years. ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG, BT

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    SARAH Tan had toyed with the idea of undergoing plastic surgery for a long time.

    The 26-year-old had struggled with severe eye bags, and efforts to conceal them – by applying make-up or by covering them with her spectacles – were largely ineffective.

    In 2020, she took the leap and had her eye bags surgically removed.

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