Just 12, and she had nose job, liposuction and eyelid surgery

More kids here are undergoing cosmetic procedures to boost looks and self-image: Surgeons

Dr Martin Huang, who performed the surgery on the then 12-year-old girl several years ago, said "her parents were supportive and wanted to help her. They believed it would help her become more confident".
Dr Martin Huang, who performed the surgery on the then 12-year-old girl several years ago, said "her parents were supportive and wanted to help her. They believed it would help her become more confident". PHOTO: MH PLASTIC SURGERY
Calvin Yang
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Updated
May 13, 2018, 06:16 AM
Published
May 13, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Fiona was just 12 when she had a nose job, double eyelid surgery and liposuction of her tummy.

The Singaporean girl towered over her classmates at about 1.6m and 60kg, and was often teased in school as she looked far too mature for her age.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 13, 2018, with the headline Just 12, and she had nose job, liposuction and eyelid surgery. Subscribe

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