Southeast Asian Gen Z seeks cheap cosmetic enhancements

Young people in Southeast Asia are taking big risks for beauty treatments. They are seeking cheap options like bootleg botox and fake fillers to change their looks. Many are going to unlicensed clinics where safety is not guaranteed. Regina Yeo, a 25-year-old beauty blogger from Singapore, is one of them. She had cosmetic surgery at the age of 21, getting the sharper jaw and higher nose she always wanted. She reflects on her experience without regrets, despite the pain and fear she felt. For Yeo and millions of others, the desire to enhance their appearance outweighs the dangers and costs involved. They see these beauty treatments as a way to boost their confidence and self-image, similar to how one might train at a gym for physical fitness.