Sam Smith Opens Up About Liposuction at Age 13
Sam Smith shared a painful chapter from their childhood involving liposuction at 13, a decision driven by relentless teasing at school. The singer described early experiences like swimming and changing in the locker room as "hell."
Reasons Behind the Surgery
On the Podcrushed podcast hosted by Penn Badgley, Smith explained the choice to undergo surgery due to a developing chest that led to intense bullying. They said,
"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."
Support and Challenges
Despite the emotional struggle, Smith recalled their parents being "hugely supportive of the whole thing," recognizing how much the situation affected their well-being.
Smith also detailed the difficulties around the surgery itself, sharing that while the liposuction worked, it was accompanied by challenges:
"It was also a nightmare because they gave me a bandage."
The bandage, which had to be worn during recovery, ultimately caused more frustration during the healing process.
Summary
Sam Smith revisits a difficult moment from their youth, revealing how early bullying led to liposuction at 13, supported by their parents but marked by painful recovery.
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