Sam Smith Discusses Childhood Liposuction Experience
Sam Smith shared a rare and honest account of undergoing liposuction surgery at the age of 13, a decision made to address insecurities rooted in childhood bullying. The singer revealed they received full support from their parents for the procedure despite being so young.
Bullying and Body Image Challenges
Reflecting on their early years in Cambridgeshire, Sam explained that teasing centered mainly on their weight rather than their queerness.
“For me, it was always my weight. My queerness was something that I could handle, and I could have a grasp on it. But my weight as a kid was the hardest thing for me in school, and weirdly the thing I probably got teased the most about.”
The Decision for Surgery
At 13, to stop the bullying, Sam underwent liposuction—a significantly invasive operation that involves inserting a tube to remove fat from the body.
“I had surgery on my chest when I was 13 years old because I had a growing chest. There was all sorts of reasons why, but mainly that I was just getting so teased. I couldn’t go swimming in school, and getting changed in the locker room was hell. So I got liposuction when I was 13 years old.”
Although only a child, Sam’s parents were fully supportive of the surgery aimed at alleviating the distress caused by persistent teasing.
Author's Summary
Sam Smith revealed how childhood bullying over their weight led to liposuction at 13 with parental support, highlighting the lasting impact of early insecurities despite medical intervention.