Melbourne, Aug 14 : A group of Chinese women, who travelled overseas for cosmetic surgery, took immigration officers by surprise on their return because they no longer resembled their passport photos.

The 23 women, aged between 36 and 54, had bigger eyes, higher noses and slimmer chins than shown in their passports, according to the China Daily.

"After they took off their huge hats and big sunglasses following our request, we saw them looking different, with bandages and stitches here and there,'''' the Daily Telegraph quoted Shanghai Hongqiao Airport officer Chen Tao as saying.

"We had to compare their uncorrected parts with their photos very carefully.

"After they passed the identification, we asked them all to renew their passports immediately,'''' he added. (ANI)