Sam Smith Opens Up About Childhood Liposuction
Sam Smith shared a deeply personal story about undergoing liposuction surgery at the age of 13 to address insecurities caused by bullying. The decision was made with the full support of their parents.
Bullying and Body Image Struggles
In an interview on Penn Badgley's podcast Podcrushed on November 5th, Sam spoke candidly about their childhood experiences growing up queer in Cambridgeshire. They revealed that while their queerness was manageable, it was their weight that led to the most bullying.
“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 Surgery and Its Impact
To stop the consistent teasing, Sam opted for liposuction, a highly invasive procedure involving the removal of fat through a tube inserted into the small intestines. They also mentioned having chest surgery during this time.
“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.”
Despite being very young, Sam’s parents supported the surgery. However, the musician acknowledged that the operation did not resolve their struggles in the long term.
Summary
Sam Smith’s experience highlights the intense impact of childhood bullying related to body image and how early medical intervention, even with parental support, did not fully address the deeper issues.