Sam Smith Recalls Teenage Liposuction Experience
Sam Smith openly shared their difficult experience of undergoing liposuction at just 13 years old to address body issues during an interview on the Podcrushed podcast.
Reason for the Procedure
The singer, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, revealed that their growing chest caused significant distress.
"I had surgery on my chest when I was 13 years old, because I had a growing chest. There were all sorts of reasons why, but mainly, I was just getting so teased, I couldn't go swimming in school, and I couldn't - like, getting changed in the locker room was hell. So, I got liposuction when I was 13 years old."
Emotional and Physical Impact
Sam described how they struggled with body image and eating difficulties for a long time. Their parents were very supportive of their choice to have surgery. Although the procedure was effective, it came with challenges.
"(It was) just all a struggle with food and stuff. And the liposuction, it worked, but it was also a nightmare because they gave me a bandage."
The bandage became a source of unintended social advantage, as it granted them priority in the lunch line, leading to wearing it longer than necessary.
"If I wore the bandage, it meant that I would get to the front of the lunch queue. So, I just kept this bandage on for nearly a year, and I'd be like, 'Oh, don't come close to me,' and then I'd just get first at lunch..."
Support and Aftermath
Despite the initial struggle, the surgery helped to reduce their distress, but the entire experience remained emotionally complex for Smith.
Author's summary: Sam Smith candidly recalls their traumatic experience of liposuction at 13, highlighting the intense bullying they faced and complex emotions during recovery.
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