People interested in going under the knife often include plastic surgery in Singapore as one of their options. This comes from the fact that most procedures cost less than those from Western countries.
Meanwhile, celebrities usually undergo plastic surgery to maintain their youthful looks or try something new. Because of its common occurrence among celebs, people can’t help but look for photos of celebrities before and after plastic surgery.
To learn more about the topic, we compiled 7 facts about plastic surgery on the island. Additionally, we added information on 7 local celebs who openly talked about their procedures.
7 Facts about Plastic Surgery in Singapore
In Singapore, you need to be at least 21 years old before you inquire about plastic surgery. However, some kids as young as 12 go under the knife thanks to parental consent.
This makes it hard for all people to know if a teen or a celebrity got procedures done at a young age. To know more about the topics involved in plastic surgery, we compiled 7 important facts below.
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Cost of Undergoing Procedures
Before undergoing any type of procedure, interested clients often wonder, “How much is plastic surgery in Singapore?” Well, like in most countries, the price depends on the procedure you want.
To give you an idea of the costs, we compiled the average rates of known procedures.
- Liposuction $3,000 – $4,000
- Nose Job or Rhinoplasty $4,000 – $5,000
- Double eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty $2,000 – $3,000
The COVID-19 Pandemic Boosted the Plastic Surgery Industry
Unlike most businesses, clinics specialising in plastic surgery in Singapore experienced an increase in clientele. The common reason? Zoom and other video call applications.
The transition from the office to working from home caused the need to constantly use video calling for online meetings. Due to the great graphics of most cameras, most people can now see unexpected imperfections on their faces.
With that said, plastic surgery in Singapore statistics changed due to the demand for procedures. This causes the significant rise of plastic surgeons to accommodate the increase in interested clientele.
Rise of Males Going Under the Knife
Much like the reasoning from the earlier entry, the advancement of technology and the internet became a wake-up call to a lot of people. This also applies to men who find themselves aiming to meet the standardised look of attractive guys.
Like women, men who decide to go under the knife opt for procedures like rhinoplasty or botox. These treatments then lead most of them to try other plastic surgery options afterwards.
Invasive Plastic Surgery
Invasive plastic surgery involves significant changes or results in one’s physique or facial features. In simple terms, doctors describe it as any procedure that breaks your skin.
Meanwhile, we consider it invasive if an operation or surgery lasts for hours. These surgeries also cause scarring or longer recovery times. Below are some examples of invasive plastic surgery:
- Breast augmentation
- Different types of lifts (face, body, brow)
- Fat reduction
Non-invasive Plastic Surgery
Not a lot of people consider non-invasive plastic surgery as plastic surgery because of the subtle changes or results. However, doctors beg to differ because these procedures alter people’s appearances.
On the other hand, these types of treatments or procedures usually require retouching or updating. Because of this, non-invasive plastic surgery becomes expensive for people over time. These types of procedures include botox and fillers.
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Risks to Remember With Every Procedure
As with any type of surgery, plastic surgery has risks and complications. It is best to discuss with the doctor your health history and the risks involved.
Complications from plastic surgery can include:
- Pain and discomfort – which may require painkillers for a few days
- Bleeding – which may require a blood transfusion if severe
- Infection – which may require antibiotics or further surgery
- Scars – you will have scars where incisions were made during surgery, although these will usually fade over time.
- Implant failure – if an implant is used during plastic surgery, there is a chance that this could leak and change shape, in which case further surgery may be needed to replace it
- Skin graft or flap failure – a skin graft or flap can die if the blood supply to the area is restricted; if this happens, further surgery will be needed to remove it before you can have reconstructive surgery again.
Medical Reasons for Plastic Surgery
Believe it or not, not all people who underwent plastic surgery did so to boost their self-esteem. In truth, plastic surgeons in hospitals usually handle patients who need these procedures for medical reasons.
Additionally, these patients seek help from plastic surgeons to help ease their conditions. Below, we listed some medical reasons that require plastic surgery:
- Microsurgery
- Acute or reconstructive surgery for burns
- Congenital Hand Deformities
- Cleft Palate
7 Celebrities Before and After Plastic Surgery
Most Singaporean celebrities who have had plastic surgery before and after don’t shy away from their procedures. Most of the of 7 celebs we compiled openly talked about the changes in their features and physiques.
Despite this, most of them refuse to promote the need for plastic surgery. They simply want more people to own up and be confident with their decisions.
Some of the names on our list are well-known Singaporean mum influencers. Learn more about their take on plastic surgery below.
Jade Rasif
When talking about celebrities with plastic surgery in Singapore, Jade Rasif always come to mind. Moreover, she openly talked about the procedures such as breast enlargement.
The hardworking mum also discourages others from hiding the truth about their plastic surgery. If they had procedures done, she urges them to own it and be more confident.
Furthermore, Jade Rasif never shies away from the topic of her plastic surgery in Singapore. However, she also didn’t intend to promote the treatments, especially to her young fans. In truth, we think she hoped to encourage honesty and confidence in one’s looks with her message.
Xiaxue
Queen of the blogosphere and influencer Xiaxue (or Wendy Cheng) has never been shy to talk about her plastic surgery.
In fact, she once told The Straits Times, “I think it is good that I have improved over the years instead of deteriorating. I feel very happy about how I look.”
Her long list of plastic surgeries includes those on the nose, eyelid surgeries, lip and nose fillers, botox, gum recontouring and teeth straightening.
She also added, “If you can look better, why wouldn’t you want to look better?”
Bong Qiu Qiu
Next up on the list is Singaporean influencer Ang Chiew Ting, better known as Bong Qiu Qiu. Her transformation is quite shocking, and she once commented after seeing an old picture of herself that, she “almost forgot how I used to look like”.
She told The Straits Times, “I feel that, generally, I still look the same, except that I now have better make-up, better skin, better features – it is just an enhanced version of the old me. I don’t think I look vastly different, just prettier.”
Bong Qiu Qiu also revealed how she came up with the procedures she got done over time.
“When I learnt how to use Photoshop, the things that I edited about myself, those have now all been done in real life through plastic surgery. Whatever I wanted to change about my face, I have done.”
And how has she changed herself? Nose jobs, facial fat grafting, double eyelid surgery, breast fillers etc.
Rosalyn Lee
Another local DJ who maintained honesty is Rosalyn Lee. However, her procedures weren’t as extensive as most stars. In truth, her treatments aimed to give her a more youthful appearance than alter her looks.
When Rosalyn talked about her plastic surgery procedures, she mentioned her choice of fillers and botox. Those non-invasive treatments helped her achieve the slim face shape and fuller lip she aimed for.
On the other hand, some keen-eyed fans also noticed the absence of moles on her face. Before the removal surgery, Rozalyn Lee had one mole near her chin and another near an eye.
Jacqueline Koh
However, she had to have them removed after her breast implants ruptured and the chin implant became infected.
In her blog, she writes, “It was a stressful time for me as I had to say goodbye to the body and face I had grown accustomed to.”
She has also had various other operations done to her face – to pin her ears back, for a higher nose bridge, to lengthen her eyes at both the inner and outer corners, double-eyelid surgery and cheekbone reduction to make her face smaller and eyes look bigger.
She says, “Everything was my personal choice. It was not because anyone made comments about how I looked. I wanted to get an ideal face, similar to Chinese celebrity Angelababy.”
Dawn Yang
Dawn Yang is considered as one of Singapore’s hottest influencers. Plus, she has come a long way from how she used to look!
Here’s her rumoured list of plastic surgeries: eye surgery, nose job, jaw surgery, breast job and skin bleaching. Looking at her side-by-side before and after photos, we can’t help but be shocked.
Tammy Tay
Influencer Tammy Tay too has apparently gone under the knife to enhance her looks. The beautiful mum gained fame for balancing her time between her business and her family. She eventually gained a large following and was hailed as one of the most famous Singaporean influencers.
She is said to have done double eyelid surgery, fat graft, nose job, face liposuction etc. To keep her youthful looks, she remembers to stay fit with yoga and gym exercises.
This article was updated by Kaira De la Rosa.