As more Chinese opt for cosmetic surgery, startups have emerged to help them make informed decisions

China

5 min read

Nov 29, 2019

By Li Yuan

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China’s medical aesthetic services platforms face both opportunities and challenges with the rise of Generation Z

According to a survey by China's official state-run media Xinhua News Agency, for about 54% of young people born after 1995, the new dream job is online celebrity. Young people have grown up in a world where beautiful people who post photos online can convert traffic into revenue. Even for those with other career plans, studies have shown that perceived attractiveness helps candidates land job interviews.
In 2018, China’s cosmetic surgery market exceeded US$121.7bn. 18.81% of plastic surgery customers are below age 19, and 40.1% are aged 20 to 25.
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