عمليات التجميل.. هروب أم اختيار.. هل هي مرحلة اكتئاب تفضي إلى الانتحار؟ لماذا ارتفعت وراجت عمليات التجميل؟ هل هي بحث عن الكمال أم انعكاس لضغط اجتماعي ونفسي؟
«عكاظ» طرحت هذه الأسئلة على المختصين والعلماء؛ للوصول إلى حلٍّ وسط بين المسموح والممنوع في هذا الملف، وكانت البداية مع عضو هيئة كبار العلماء الشيخ عبدالله المنيع، الذي قال: إذا كان الغرض من التجميل خلل خلقي طارئ مثل وجود خلل في الأنف كالانحراف أو وجود أي شيء من الأشياء، وكان الغرض الإصلاح كالحاجة إلى اليد والرجل ونحو ذلك، فهذا لا بأس به، والرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم أقر عرفجة بن حرثمة عندما قطع أنفه، وجعل على أنفه أنفاً من حديد فأنتن الأنف وجرى صدأ على الأنف الحديدي، فأشار الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى عرفجة بأن يضع أنفاً من ذهب؛ لأن الذهب لا يقبل الصدأ، وبناء على هذا لا بأس بذلك. ويضيف الشيخ المنيع: أما إذا كان الغرض من التجميل تحسين الخلق نفسه فهذا فيه اعتراض على خلقة الله عز وجل، فلا يجوز، فالله سبحانه وتعالى حلف بالتين، قال تعالى: «والتين والزيتون وطور سنين وهذا البلد الأمين، لقد خلقنا الإنسان في أحسن تقويم»، فلا شك أنه لا يمكن أن يأتي أي تعديل بأفضل من خلق الله، وبناء عليه هذا اعتراض على خلق الله، لا يجوز.
في المقابل، يقول البروفسور في الطب النفسي الإكلينيكى الدكتور جمال الطويرقي لـ«عكاظ» حول من يحتاج عمليات التجميل ومن لا يحتاجها، قال تعالي «لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنْسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ ثُمَّ رَدَدْنَاهُ أَسْفَلَ سَافِلِينَ». فأسفل السافلين تعني أن الإنسان خصيم نفسه ويعدل فما نراه الآن من تشوهات عمليات التجميل فضلاً عن التشوه النفسي، وهو أسوأ من التشوه الجسدي لأن التشوه النفسي داخل الإنسان لا يمكن محوه.. ويضيف الدكتور الطويرقي مستدركاً: إن من يحتاج التجميل ثلاث فئات: الأولى من يحتاجها ضرورياً لتجميل الحروق وآثار الحوادث والعيوب الخلقية نتيجة عوامل الولادة أو الحمل أو مشكلات في العين التي تحتاج إلى تصحيح نظر، وكذا الأنف، وهذه العمليات ضرورية. والفئة الثانية تتعلق بعمليات التجميل التي يعتقد بعض الناس أنها تجميلية، وهذه نجدها في أشخاص هم أصلاً لا يحتاجونها، لكن الإنسان يحبذ دائماً أن يكون في كامل الجمال في الشكل، فالشكوى من الشكل مرض نفسي يطلق عليه مرض تشوه الجسم يتسبب في عدم توقف المريض عن التفكير في العيوب أو النواقص التي يتصورها عن مظهره؛ لذلك يرغب في تجديد جسده وشكله وملامحه ويحافظ عليها كأنه لم يأكل الدهر ويشرب منه.
أمّا الفئة الثالثة فهم المضطربون نفسياً، وهي فئة كثيرة جداً تعتقد وجود خلل في جزء معين من أجسادها وتحتاج أن تعدله، ودائماً تنتهي هذه العمليات بالفشل، وبعد ذلك إما ينتحر أو أنه يقضي على الجراح!
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الدكتور جمال الطويرقي يقول: في هذا الزمن نجد أن أكثر الحالات في سن مبكرة نتيجة رغبة الوالدين، إذ يقررأن تغيير أشكال أبنائهم في سنوات المراهقة والطفولة؛ لذلك نسمع ونقرأ في القرآن إبليس عندما وعد «وَلَآمُرَنَّهُمْ فَلَيُغَيِّرُنَّ خَلْقَ اللَّهِ»، فهذا ما يفعلانه الآن، فالإنسان في هذه الحالة خصيم نفسه؛ لذلك نجد أن الأسباب كلها نتيجة اضطرابات نفسية فالشخص لا يحتاج التجميل في شكله ومنظره، وبسبب هذه العمليات ترتفع نسبة الانتحار والاضطرابات الشخصية، وبالتالي من الصعوبة بمكان أن تعالج إنسان نتيجة الحدث الذي يحدث له؛ لأن النتيجة النهائية للتجميل لا تصل إلى تلك التي كان يأمل فيها من خضع لها؛ لذلك ألزمت الهيئة الملكية الأطباء والجراحين في أمريكا وكندا وأوروبا أنه قبل القيام بأي عملية تجميل أن يتم تقييم هذا الإنسان نفسياً: هل هو مصاب باضطرابات نفسية أم بانفصام أم يعاني من إصابة أو خلل في شكله، فإذا كانت هذه الاضطرابات موجوده لا يبادر الجراح بإجراء عملية التجميل فالإنسان المكتئب معرض للانتحار وخير مثال لذلك ما حدث لمايكل جاكسون، إذ خضع لأكثر من 150 عملية تجميل في الفك وفي النهاية أدمن على المخدرات، وأصيب بالاكتئاب ثم مات بـ«الاوفردوس».
أحياناً.. الجمال في القبح!
يرى الدكتور الطويرقي ضرورة الأخذ بتجربة الهيئة الملكية للأطباء والجراحين في أمريكا وكندا بأن يتم تقييم حالة الراغب في عمليات التجميل نفسياً قبل إجراء الجراحة، فمعظم من خضعوا لها يعانون من اضطرابات نفسية داخلية، إذ يعتقد أنه إذا قام بالإجراء التجميلي وأصبح جميلاً ظاهرياً أنه يصبح جميلاً داخلياً، وهذا غير حقيقي، فالجمال الحقيقي من الداخل لا الخارج.
حالة عارضة أم إدمان؟
الأخصائي الاجتماعي عبدالله اليامي، يرى أن منصات التواصل الاجتماعي لها دور كبير في التأثير الكبير الذي حدث في الحياة، وهناك جدل واسع حول ضرورات وموجبات وممنوعات عمليات التجميل.
ويضيف: إن السوشيال ميديا أسهمت في توسيع الوعي الفكري عبر سهولة التواصل بأشخاص من مختلف أنحاء العالم وسهولة الحصول على المعلومات والوعي بما يحدث من قضايا ومشكلات في العالم، ولا ننسى دوره في النمو الاقتصادي، وأتاحت للمعلنين مردوداً مالياً كبيراً أدى إلى تطور الوضع المالي، لكن بالمقابل كان لها جانب سلبي كبير يظهر أموراً كثيرة منها وأهمها للأسف انعدام الخصوصية، فالبعض يقارن حياته ونفسه بما يراه دون أن يرى الجانب الحقيقي للآخرين، فيتذمر من حياته، والبعض يصل لأن يفقد الثقة بنفسه فيلجأ لأمور لينمي ثقته بنفسه ويثبت بأنه شخص مرغوب ولافت للأنظار فيخضع لعمليات التجميل. ويجب تقنين هذه العمليات؛ لأنها أصبحت تحدث بشكل مبالغ فيه لدرجة أنها أضحت إدماناً لدى البعض. في المقابل قد تكون مثل هذه العمليات لإصلاح بعض العيوب الخلقية أو التي نشأت نتيجة بعض الحوادث وغيرها، وبعضها قد لا تكون للضرورة فتكون بسيطة لا تحدث تغيراً كبيراً، ويقوم بها البعض من أجل تحسين المظهر لزيادة الثقة بالنفس دون المبالغة. أما المبالغة في هذه العمليات وبالذات الكبيرة منها التي تحدث تغييرات في مظهر الشخص فهو أمر مرفوض؛ لأن جانبها السلبي أكبر بكثير، فقد يعرض الشخص نفسه لأمور هو في غنى عنها؛ أولها خضوعه لعمليات التخدير ومضاعفاته التي قد تحدث، وبعضهم يتعرض لنزيف وجلطات أثناء العملية، ولا ننسى أن الجمال الداخلي والروح الطيبة وحسن الأخلاق هي الجمال الحقيقي، وهي مفتاح الدخول للقلوب، والكمال لله.
مقاييس الجمال النمطية
الكاتبة شمعة جعفري تقول لـ«عكاظ»: لم يعد مفهوم الجمال مقتصراً على الفطرة والطبيعة، بل أصبح هاجساً يتسابق الناس في سبيله. ومع تطور العلوم الطبية ظهرت عمليات التجميل أحد أبرز مظاهر هذا السعي، فلم تعد حكراً على علاج التشوهات الخَلقية أو إصلاح ما خلّفته الحوادث، بل تجاوزت ذلك لتتحول في كثير من الأحيان إلى وسيلة لتغيير الملامح بشكل جذري. ومن هنا يثور التساؤل: هل عمليات التجميل ضرورة يُحتكم إليها عند الحاجة، أم رفاهية عابرة فرضتها ضغوط المجتمع ومعايير الجمال المصطنعة؟ ونجد أن عمليات التجميل تنقسم إلى اثنين: التجميل العلاجي: ويشمل العمليات التي تهدف إلى معالجة التشوهات الناتجة عن الحوادث أو العيوب الخَلقية، بما يعيد للإنسان قدرته على ممارسة حياته بصورة طبيعية. والتجميل الشكلي: وهو الذي يُجرى غالباً بدوافع جمالية بحتة، بحثاً عن صورة مختلفة أو تقليداً لنجوم ومشاهير، دون وجود داعٍ طبي أو علاجي.
وتضيف شمعة: نجد أن دوافع اللجوء إلى عمليات التجميل قد تتنوع بين ما هو صحي، وما هو نفسي واجتماعي. فالبعض يلجأ إليها لضرورة علاجية، بينما يسعى آخرون لتعزيز الثقة بالنفس أو لمجاراة ضغوط المجتمع ومقاييس الجمال النمطية التي يروّج لها الإعلام.
ولا شك أن لعمليات التجميل آثاراً إيجابية وأخرى سلبية. فمن أثارها الإيجابية حين تردّ للإنسان صحته أو تجبر كسراً نفسياً نتج عن تشوّه أو إصابة، فهي هنا تعيد للمريض الأمل، وتمنحه القدرة على مواجهة المجتمع بثقة، وتزيل ما يسبّب له القلق والحرج.
تشوّه ومضاعفات خطيرة
عن الآثار السلبية لعمليات التجميل ترى شمعة، أنها تحمل مخاطر صحية تصل إلى تشوّه دائم أو مضاعفات خطيرة، فضلاً عن تكاليفها المرتفعة، وانتشار الهوس الجمالي الذي يحوّلها إلى إدمان، فعمليات التجميل لها بعد ديني وآخر أخلاقي وقد ميّزت الشريعة الإسلامية في ذلك، فما كان تجميلاً علاجياً كعلاج العيوب أو التشوهات الخَلقية والمكتسبة، وما كان تغييراً لخلق الله لمجرد الزينة؛ فالأول يدخل في باب التداوي المباح، بينما الثاني يثير إشكالات دينية وأخلاقية ترتبط بالرضا بما قسمه الله، وبالحفاظ على القيم الطبيعية للجمال.
وتختم شمعة: عمليات التجميل ظاهرة تستحق التوقف عندها ملياً، فهي نعمة حين تُستعمل في موضعها الصحيح، ونقمة إذا تحولت إلى وسيلة للتغيير المبالغ فيه. ومن الحكمة أن يوازن الإنسان بين متطلبات الجسد وحاجات الروح، ويجعل من القناعة والرضا أساساً للجمال الإنساني الأصيل، فالجمال الحقيقي ليس في الملامح وحدها، بل في الروح والقناعة، ومن جعل القرآن والقيم زينة قلبه فقد حاز أجمل صورة وأكمل زينة.
للنواعم رأي
استطلعت «عكاظ» الآراء حول جدوى عمليات التجميل والتحفظات المحيطة بها، والأفكار المؤيدة لها. تقول السيدة «هدى»: أجد متعتي في العناية بنفسي، وأعتبر التجميل بالنسبة لي رحلة نحو إبراز الجمال لا طمسه، وأحرص دائماً على اختيار ما يتناسب مع شكلي وملامحي ليزيدها حضوراً وإشراقاً، دون أن أفقد جمالي الأصلي. فالتجميل بالنسبة لي لمسات خفيفة تكمّل الملامح، والاعتدال في كل شيء هو سر الجمال. فالبساطة دائماً ما تجعل الجمال أعمق وأجمل، فقد بدأت أبحث عن التجميل منذ 20 عاماً.
أما الموظفة فاطمة، فترى أن عمليات التجميل تعتمد على الهدف والظروف، فبعضها لأسباب صحية وبعضها تجميلية، وإذا كان السبب صحياً فهذا يعني للضرورة، وهو شيء منقذ، أما إذا كان تجميلياً بحتاً فأنا لا أفضلها؛ لأن كل إنسان جميل، والله أبدع في خلقه.
سارة، من جانبها، ترى عمليات التجميل لا تتعدى حدود الحاجات الشخصية. مثل المرض المزمن في الجلد أو لإخفاء التجاعيد الخفيفة بحثاً عن النضارة.
تباين آراء الرجال
في الجانب الآخر أبدى عدد من الرجال آراءهم في عمليات التجميل، فيرى عبدالله سعد أن العمليات التجميلية للرجال أصبحت أكثر قبولاً في المجتمع الحديث، خصوصاً مع التطور الكبير في التقنيات الطبية. فيمكن أن تساعد هذه العمليات الرجال على تعزيز ثقتهم بأنفسهم وتحسين مظهرهم الخارجي، مما ينعكس إيجاباً على حياتهم الشخصية والعملية، أما بندر عيد فيقول: أرى أن يركز الرجال على الصحة العامة أكثر من المظهر الخارجي، فالعمليات التجميلية قد تكون مفيدة في بعض الحالات، مثل تصحيح تشوهات خلقية أو إصلاح آثار حوادث، يجب أن لا تكون الهدف الرئيسي. يجب أن نولي اهتماماً أكبر للصحة النفسية والجسدية بدلاً من السعي وراء الجمال المكتسب.
من جانبه، يرى وليد إبراهيم أن العمليات التجميلية للرجال يمكن أن تكون خطوة جريئة ومفيدة إذا تمت بعناية ووفقاً لحاجات الفرد، فهناك العديد من الرجال الذين يعانون من مشكلات تؤثر على مظهرهم وثقتهم بأنفسهم، مثل السمنة المفرطة أو تشوهات الوجه، ففي مثل هذه الحالات يمكن أن تكون العمليات التجميلية حلاً فعالاً لتحسين جودة الحياة وتعزيز الثقة بالنفس.
ورطة «قبل وبعد»
الكاتب الصحفي جيلاني الشمراني، يرى أن للإعلام دوراً أساسياً في تشكيل وعي المجتمع حيال قضايا التجميل، مؤكداً أن المنصات الإعلامية تقف اليوم «إما أن ترشد وتثقف أو تُشوّش وتروّج لمفاهيم غير سليمة للجمال»، فعمليات التجميل ضرورة في بعض الحالات، مثل إصلاح التشوّهات أو آثار الحوادث والحروق، إذ تسهم في تحسين نوعية الحياة وتعزيز الثقة بالنفس، «لكنها تتحول أحياناً إلى مجرد ترف أو تقليد أعمى، حين يُقبل عليها البعض لمجاراة صور أو موضات دون حاجة طبية أو وعي كامل بالمخاطر».
وأشار الشمراني، إلى أن الإعلام الإيجابي يستطيع أن يعزز الثقافة الصحية عبر استضافة الأطباء المتخصصين وتقديم معلومات دقيقة عن مزايا ومخاطر هذه العمليات، بما يضمن اتخاذ القرارات عن معرفة، مؤكداً أن «الإعلام الواعي يبني مجتمعاً يدرك أن الجمال الحقيقي في الصحة والثقة، لا في المقاييس الضيقة أو الصور المعدلة». ويحذّر الشمراني من بعض البرامج النسائية والمنصات الرقمية التي تستضيف غير المتخصصين أو تروّج لعمليات تجميل عبر صور «قبل وبعد» منمّقة، ما قد يوقع الشباب في قرارات غير مدروسة، ويؤثر سلباً في صحتهم النفسية والجسدية.
وختم الشمراني حديثه بتأكيد أن «مسؤولية الإعلام أن يفرق بين الحاجة الطبية والترف، وأن يكون أداة توعية، لا وسيلة ترويج غير مهني، حتى يبقى التجميل خياراً صحياً مبنياً على استشارة ومعرفة».
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Cosmetic Surgery.. Escape or Choice.. Is it a phase of depression leading to suicide? Why have cosmetic surgeries increased and become popular? Is it a quest for perfection or a reflection of social and psychological pressure?
“Okaz” posed these questions to specialists and scholars to reach a middle ground between what is permissible and what is forbidden in this matter. The discussion began with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Munai, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, who said: If the purpose of cosmetic surgery is to correct an emergent congenital defect, such as a deformity in the nose like a deviation or any other issue, and the goal is to repair it, such as the need for a hand or leg, then this is permissible. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) approved of ‘Irfajah bin Harithmah when he had his nose cut off and had a metal nose placed on it, which became foul and rusted. The Prophet (peace be upon him) suggested to ‘Irfajah to use a nose made of gold, as gold does not rust. Based on this, it is permissible. Sheikh Al-Munai adds: However, if the purpose of cosmetic surgery is to improve one’s appearance, this is an objection to the creation of Allah, and it is not permissible. Allah Almighty swore by the fig, saying: “By the fig and the olive, and the Mount Sinai, and this secure city (Makkah), indeed, We have created man in the best of stature.” There is no doubt that no modification can be better than the creation of Allah, and thus this is an objection to Allah’s creation, which is not permissible.
On the other hand, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Dr. Jamal Al-Tuwairqi told “Okaz” about who needs cosmetic surgery and who does not. He quoted Allah’s saying: “Indeed, We created man in the best of stature, then We returned him to the lowest of the low.” The lowest of the low means that a person is at odds with themselves and tries to modify what they see now as deformities from cosmetic surgeries, in addition to the psychological deformity, which is worse than physical deformity because the psychological deformity within a person cannot be erased. Dr. Al-Tuwairqi adds: Those who need cosmetic surgery fall into three categories: the first includes those who need it urgently to correct burns, accident scars, and congenital defects due to birth factors, pregnancy, or eye problems that need vision correction, as well as the nose; these surgeries are necessary. The second category relates to cosmetic surgeries that some people believe are purely aesthetic, which we find in individuals who do not actually need them, but the person always prefers to be in complete beauty in appearance. Complaining about one’s appearance is a psychological illness called body dysmorphic disorder, which causes the patient to continuously think about the flaws or deficiencies they perceive in their appearance; therefore, they desire to renew their body, shape, and features and maintain them as if they have not aged or experienced time.
The third category includes those who are psychologically disturbed, and this is a very large group that believes there is a defect in a specific part of their bodies and needs to be corrected. These surgeries often end in failure, and afterward, the person either commits suicide or harms the surgeon!
Michael Jackson
And 150 surgeries on his jaw!
Dr. Jamal Al-Tuwairqi says: In this era, we find that most cases are in early age due to the desires of parents, as they decide to change the appearances of their children during their teenage and childhood years; therefore, we hear and read in the Quran about Iblis when he promised: “And I will surely order them to change the creation of Allah.” This is what they are doing now; in this case, a person is at odds with themselves. Thus, we find that all the reasons are a result of psychological disorders, as the person does not need cosmetic surgery for their appearance. Due to these surgeries, the rates of suicide and personality disorders rise, and consequently, it becomes very difficult to treat a person as a result of the event that happens to them because the final result of cosmetic surgery does not reach what they hoped for from undergoing it. Therefore, the Royal Commission has mandated that doctors and surgeons in America, Canada, and Europe must evaluate the individual psychologically before performing any cosmetic surgery: Is he suffering from psychological disorders, schizophrenia, or does he have an injury or defect in his appearance? If these disorders exist, the surgeon should not proceed with the cosmetic surgery, as a depressed person is at risk of suicide, and a good example of this is what happened to Michael Jackson, who underwent more than 150 cosmetic surgeries on his jaw and ultimately became addicted to drugs, suffered from depression, and died of an overdose.
Sometimes.. beauty is in ugliness!
Dr. Al-Tuwairqi sees the necessity of adopting the experience of the Royal Commission for doctors and surgeons in America and Canada to evaluate the psychological state of those wishing for cosmetic surgery before performing the surgery. Most of those who undergo these procedures suffer from internal psychological disorders, as they believe that if they undergo cosmetic procedures and become outwardly beautiful, they will also become beautiful internally, which is not true; true beauty is from within, not from the outside.
Is it a passing case or an addiction?
Social specialist Abdullah Al-Yami believes that social media platforms have played a significant role in the substantial impact on life, and there is widespread debate about the necessities, requirements, and prohibitions of cosmetic surgeries.
He adds: Social media has contributed to expanding intellectual awareness through the ease of communication with people from different parts of the world and the easy access to information and awareness of issues and problems occurring globally. We should not forget its role in economic growth, providing advertisers with significant financial returns that have led to financial development. However, on the flip side, it has a considerable negative aspect that reveals many issues, the most important of which is the lack of privacy. Some people compare their lives and themselves to what they see without seeing the true side of others, leading them to complain about their lives, and some even lose confidence in themselves, resorting to means to boost their self-esteem and prove that they are desirable and eye-catching, thus undergoing cosmetic surgeries. These procedures should be regulated, as they have become excessively performed to the extent that they have become an addiction for some. Conversely, such surgeries may be for correcting some congenital defects or those that arose due to accidents and others, and some may not be necessary, being minor and not causing significant changes, done by some to improve their appearance to increase self-confidence without exaggeration. However, exaggeration in these procedures, especially the major ones that cause changes in a person's appearance, is unacceptable, as their negative aspects far outweigh the positives. A person may expose themselves to unnecessary issues, the first of which is undergoing anesthesia and the complications that may arise. Some may experience bleeding and clots during the procedure. We should not forget that inner beauty, a good spirit, and good morals are true beauty, and they are the key to entering hearts, and perfection belongs to Allah alone.
Standard Beauty Metrics
Writer Shama Jafari told “Okaz”: The concept of beauty is no longer limited to nature and instinct; rather, it has become an obsession that people race towards. With the advancement of medical sciences, cosmetic surgery has emerged as one of the most prominent manifestations of this pursuit. It is no longer restricted to treating congenital deformities or repairing the aftermath of accidents but has often transformed into a means of radically altering features. Hence, the question arises: Are cosmetic surgeries a necessity to be resorted to when needed, or a fleeting luxury imposed by societal pressures and artificial beauty standards? We find that cosmetic surgeries are divided into two types: therapeutic cosmetic surgery, which includes procedures aimed at treating deformities resulting from accidents or congenital defects, restoring a person's ability to lead a normal life; and aesthetic cosmetic surgery, which is usually performed for purely aesthetic motives, seeking a different appearance or imitating stars and celebrities, without a medical or therapeutic necessity.
Shama adds: We find that the motives for resorting to cosmetic surgeries may vary between health-related, psychological, and social factors. Some resort to them for therapeutic necessity, while others seek to enhance self-confidence or to keep up with societal pressures and the standard beauty metrics promoted by the media.
There is no doubt that cosmetic surgeries have both positive and negative effects. Among their positive effects is when they restore a person's health or mend a psychological fracture resulting from a deformity or injury, as they restore hope to the patient, enabling them to face society with confidence and alleviating what causes them anxiety and embarrassment.
Deformity and Serious Complications
Regarding the negative effects of cosmetic surgeries, Shama sees that they carry health risks that can lead to permanent deformities or serious complications, in addition to their high costs, and the spread of beauty obsession that turns them into an addiction. Cosmetic surgeries have a religious and ethical dimension, which Islamic law has distinguished. Therapeutic beautification, such as treating defects or congenital and acquired deformities, falls under the permissible medical treatment, while changing Allah’s creation merely for adornment raises religious and ethical issues related to contentment with what Allah has decreed and preserving the natural values of beauty.
Shama concludes: Cosmetic surgeries are a phenomenon that deserves careful consideration; they are a blessing when used in the right context and a curse if they turn into a means of excessive alteration. It is wise for a person to balance between the needs of the body and the needs of the soul, making contentment and satisfaction the foundation of true human beauty. True beauty is not just in features but in the spirit and contentment. Whoever makes the Quran and values the adornment of their heart has attained the most beautiful image and the most complete adornment.
Women’s Opinions
“Okaz” surveyed opinions on the usefulness of cosmetic surgeries and the reservations surrounding them, as well as supportive ideas. Mrs. Huda says: I find pleasure in taking care of myself, and I consider cosmetic surgery a journey towards highlighting beauty, not obscuring it. I always strive to choose what suits my shape and features to enhance their presence and radiance without losing my original beauty. For me, cosmetic surgery involves light touches that complement the features, and moderation in everything is the secret to beauty. Simplicity always makes beauty deeper and more beautiful; I started seeking cosmetic enhancements 20 years ago.
As for employee Fatima, she believes that cosmetic surgeries depend on the goal and circumstances; some are for health reasons, while others are purely aesthetic. If the reason is health-related, it means it is necessary and life-saving. However, if it is purely cosmetic, I do not prefer it, as every person is beautiful, and Allah has created them perfectly.
Sara, for her part, sees cosmetic surgeries as limited to personal needs, such as chronic skin diseases or to hide slight wrinkles in search of freshness.
Diverse Opinions from Men
On the other hand, several men expressed their opinions on cosmetic surgeries. Abdullah Saad believes that cosmetic surgeries for men have become more accepted in modern society, especially with the significant advancement in medical technologies. These surgeries can help men enhance their self-confidence and improve their external appearance, positively reflecting on their personal and professional lives. Bandar Eid says: I believe men should focus more on overall health than external appearance. Cosmetic surgeries may be beneficial in some cases, such as correcting congenital deformities or repairing the effects of accidents, but they should not be the primary goal. We should pay more attention to mental and physical health rather than pursuing acquired beauty.
For his part, Walid Ibrahim believes that cosmetic surgeries for men can be a bold and beneficial step if done carefully and according to individual needs. Many men suffer from issues affecting their appearance and self-confidence, such as obesity or facial deformities. In such cases, cosmetic surgeries can be an effective solution to improve quality of life and enhance self-confidence.
The “Before and After” Dilemma
Journalist Jilani Al-Shamrani believes that media plays a fundamental role in shaping societal awareness regarding beauty issues, emphasizing that media platforms today either “guide and educate or confuse and promote incorrect concepts of beauty.” Cosmetic surgeries are necessary in some cases, such as repairing deformities or the aftermath of accidents and burns, as they contribute to improving quality of life and enhancing self-confidence. “However, they sometimes turn into mere luxury or blind imitation when some resort to them to keep up with images or trends without medical necessity or full awareness of the risks.”
Al-Shamrani pointed out that positive media can enhance health culture by hosting specialized doctors and providing accurate information about the advantages and risks of these procedures, ensuring informed decision-making. He affirmed that “conscious media builds a society that realizes that true beauty lies in health and confidence, not in narrow metrics or edited images.” Al-Shamrani warns against some women’s programs and digital platforms that host non-specialists or promote cosmetic surgeries through embellished “before and after” photos, which may lead young people to make unconsidered decisions and negatively impact their mental and physical health.
Al-Shamrani concluded his remarks by emphasizing that “it is the media's responsibility to distinguish between medical necessity and luxury, and to be a tool for awareness, not an unprofessional promotional means, so that cosmetic surgery remains a healthy option based on consultation and knowledge.”
“Okaz” posed these questions to specialists and scholars to reach a middle ground between what is permissible and what is forbidden in this matter. The discussion began with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Munai, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, who said: If the purpose of cosmetic surgery is to correct an emergent congenital defect, such as a deformity in the nose like a deviation or any other issue, and the goal is to repair it, such as the need for a hand or leg, then this is permissible. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) approved of ‘Irfajah bin Harithmah when he had his nose cut off and had a metal nose placed on it, which became foul and rusted. The Prophet (peace be upon him) suggested to ‘Irfajah to use a nose made of gold, as gold does not rust. Based on this, it is permissible. Sheikh Al-Munai adds: However, if the purpose of cosmetic surgery is to improve one’s appearance, this is an objection to the creation of Allah, and it is not permissible. Allah Almighty swore by the fig, saying: “By the fig and the olive, and the Mount Sinai, and this secure city (Makkah), indeed, We have created man in the best of stature.” There is no doubt that no modification can be better than the creation of Allah, and thus this is an objection to Allah’s creation, which is not permissible.
On the other hand, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Dr. Jamal Al-Tuwairqi told “Okaz” about who needs cosmetic surgery and who does not. He quoted Allah’s saying: “Indeed, We created man in the best of stature, then We returned him to the lowest of the low.” The lowest of the low means that a person is at odds with themselves and tries to modify what they see now as deformities from cosmetic surgeries, in addition to the psychological deformity, which is worse than physical deformity because the psychological deformity within a person cannot be erased. Dr. Al-Tuwairqi adds: Those who need cosmetic surgery fall into three categories: the first includes those who need it urgently to correct burns, accident scars, and congenital defects due to birth factors, pregnancy, or eye problems that need vision correction, as well as the nose; these surgeries are necessary. The second category relates to cosmetic surgeries that some people believe are purely aesthetic, which we find in individuals who do not actually need them, but the person always prefers to be in complete beauty in appearance. Complaining about one’s appearance is a psychological illness called body dysmorphic disorder, which causes the patient to continuously think about the flaws or deficiencies they perceive in their appearance; therefore, they desire to renew their body, shape, and features and maintain them as if they have not aged or experienced time.
The third category includes those who are psychologically disturbed, and this is a very large group that believes there is a defect in a specific part of their bodies and needs to be corrected. These surgeries often end in failure, and afterward, the person either commits suicide or harms the surgeon!
Michael Jackson
And 150 surgeries on his jaw!
Dr. Jamal Al-Tuwairqi says: In this era, we find that most cases are in early age due to the desires of parents, as they decide to change the appearances of their children during their teenage and childhood years; therefore, we hear and read in the Quran about Iblis when he promised: “And I will surely order them to change the creation of Allah.” This is what they are doing now; in this case, a person is at odds with themselves. Thus, we find that all the reasons are a result of psychological disorders, as the person does not need cosmetic surgery for their appearance. Due to these surgeries, the rates of suicide and personality disorders rise, and consequently, it becomes very difficult to treat a person as a result of the event that happens to them because the final result of cosmetic surgery does not reach what they hoped for from undergoing it. Therefore, the Royal Commission has mandated that doctors and surgeons in America, Canada, and Europe must evaluate the individual psychologically before performing any cosmetic surgery: Is he suffering from psychological disorders, schizophrenia, or does he have an injury or defect in his appearance? If these disorders exist, the surgeon should not proceed with the cosmetic surgery, as a depressed person is at risk of suicide, and a good example of this is what happened to Michael Jackson, who underwent more than 150 cosmetic surgeries on his jaw and ultimately became addicted to drugs, suffered from depression, and died of an overdose.
Sometimes.. beauty is in ugliness!
Dr. Al-Tuwairqi sees the necessity of adopting the experience of the Royal Commission for doctors and surgeons in America and Canada to evaluate the psychological state of those wishing for cosmetic surgery before performing the surgery. Most of those who undergo these procedures suffer from internal psychological disorders, as they believe that if they undergo cosmetic procedures and become outwardly beautiful, they will also become beautiful internally, which is not true; true beauty is from within, not from the outside.
Is it a passing case or an addiction?
Social specialist Abdullah Al-Yami believes that social media platforms have played a significant role in the substantial impact on life, and there is widespread debate about the necessities, requirements, and prohibitions of cosmetic surgeries.
He adds: Social media has contributed to expanding intellectual awareness through the ease of communication with people from different parts of the world and the easy access to information and awareness of issues and problems occurring globally. We should not forget its role in economic growth, providing advertisers with significant financial returns that have led to financial development. However, on the flip side, it has a considerable negative aspect that reveals many issues, the most important of which is the lack of privacy. Some people compare their lives and themselves to what they see without seeing the true side of others, leading them to complain about their lives, and some even lose confidence in themselves, resorting to means to boost their self-esteem and prove that they are desirable and eye-catching, thus undergoing cosmetic surgeries. These procedures should be regulated, as they have become excessively performed to the extent that they have become an addiction for some. Conversely, such surgeries may be for correcting some congenital defects or those that arose due to accidents and others, and some may not be necessary, being minor and not causing significant changes, done by some to improve their appearance to increase self-confidence without exaggeration. However, exaggeration in these procedures, especially the major ones that cause changes in a person's appearance, is unacceptable, as their negative aspects far outweigh the positives. A person may expose themselves to unnecessary issues, the first of which is undergoing anesthesia and the complications that may arise. Some may experience bleeding and clots during the procedure. We should not forget that inner beauty, a good spirit, and good morals are true beauty, and they are the key to entering hearts, and perfection belongs to Allah alone.
Standard Beauty Metrics
Writer Shama Jafari told “Okaz”: The concept of beauty is no longer limited to nature and instinct; rather, it has become an obsession that people race towards. With the advancement of medical sciences, cosmetic surgery has emerged as one of the most prominent manifestations of this pursuit. It is no longer restricted to treating congenital deformities or repairing the aftermath of accidents but has often transformed into a means of radically altering features. Hence, the question arises: Are cosmetic surgeries a necessity to be resorted to when needed, or a fleeting luxury imposed by societal pressures and artificial beauty standards? We find that cosmetic surgeries are divided into two types: therapeutic cosmetic surgery, which includes procedures aimed at treating deformities resulting from accidents or congenital defects, restoring a person's ability to lead a normal life; and aesthetic cosmetic surgery, which is usually performed for purely aesthetic motives, seeking a different appearance or imitating stars and celebrities, without a medical or therapeutic necessity.
Shama adds: We find that the motives for resorting to cosmetic surgeries may vary between health-related, psychological, and social factors. Some resort to them for therapeutic necessity, while others seek to enhance self-confidence or to keep up with societal pressures and the standard beauty metrics promoted by the media.
There is no doubt that cosmetic surgeries have both positive and negative effects. Among their positive effects is when they restore a person's health or mend a psychological fracture resulting from a deformity or injury, as they restore hope to the patient, enabling them to face society with confidence and alleviating what causes them anxiety and embarrassment.
Deformity and Serious Complications
Regarding the negative effects of cosmetic surgeries, Shama sees that they carry health risks that can lead to permanent deformities or serious complications, in addition to their high costs, and the spread of beauty obsession that turns them into an addiction. Cosmetic surgeries have a religious and ethical dimension, which Islamic law has distinguished. Therapeutic beautification, such as treating defects or congenital and acquired deformities, falls under the permissible medical treatment, while changing Allah’s creation merely for adornment raises religious and ethical issues related to contentment with what Allah has decreed and preserving the natural values of beauty.
Shama concludes: Cosmetic surgeries are a phenomenon that deserves careful consideration; they are a blessing when used in the right context and a curse if they turn into a means of excessive alteration. It is wise for a person to balance between the needs of the body and the needs of the soul, making contentment and satisfaction the foundation of true human beauty. True beauty is not just in features but in the spirit and contentment. Whoever makes the Quran and values the adornment of their heart has attained the most beautiful image and the most complete adornment.
Women’s Opinions
“Okaz” surveyed opinions on the usefulness of cosmetic surgeries and the reservations surrounding them, as well as supportive ideas. Mrs. Huda says: I find pleasure in taking care of myself, and I consider cosmetic surgery a journey towards highlighting beauty, not obscuring it. I always strive to choose what suits my shape and features to enhance their presence and radiance without losing my original beauty. For me, cosmetic surgery involves light touches that complement the features, and moderation in everything is the secret to beauty. Simplicity always makes beauty deeper and more beautiful; I started seeking cosmetic enhancements 20 years ago.
As for employee Fatima, she believes that cosmetic surgeries depend on the goal and circumstances; some are for health reasons, while others are purely aesthetic. If the reason is health-related, it means it is necessary and life-saving. However, if it is purely cosmetic, I do not prefer it, as every person is beautiful, and Allah has created them perfectly.
Sara, for her part, sees cosmetic surgeries as limited to personal needs, such as chronic skin diseases or to hide slight wrinkles in search of freshness.
Diverse Opinions from Men
On the other hand, several men expressed their opinions on cosmetic surgeries. Abdullah Saad believes that cosmetic surgeries for men have become more accepted in modern society, especially with the significant advancement in medical technologies. These surgeries can help men enhance their self-confidence and improve their external appearance, positively reflecting on their personal and professional lives. Bandar Eid says: I believe men should focus more on overall health than external appearance. Cosmetic surgeries may be beneficial in some cases, such as correcting congenital deformities or repairing the effects of accidents, but they should not be the primary goal. We should pay more attention to mental and physical health rather than pursuing acquired beauty.
For his part, Walid Ibrahim believes that cosmetic surgeries for men can be a bold and beneficial step if done carefully and according to individual needs. Many men suffer from issues affecting their appearance and self-confidence, such as obesity or facial deformities. In such cases, cosmetic surgeries can be an effective solution to improve quality of life and enhance self-confidence.
The “Before and After” Dilemma
Journalist Jilani Al-Shamrani believes that media plays a fundamental role in shaping societal awareness regarding beauty issues, emphasizing that media platforms today either “guide and educate or confuse and promote incorrect concepts of beauty.” Cosmetic surgeries are necessary in some cases, such as repairing deformities or the aftermath of accidents and burns, as they contribute to improving quality of life and enhancing self-confidence. “However, they sometimes turn into mere luxury or blind imitation when some resort to them to keep up with images or trends without medical necessity or full awareness of the risks.”
Al-Shamrani pointed out that positive media can enhance health culture by hosting specialized doctors and providing accurate information about the advantages and risks of these procedures, ensuring informed decision-making. He affirmed that “conscious media builds a society that realizes that true beauty lies in health and confidence, not in narrow metrics or edited images.” Al-Shamrani warns against some women’s programs and digital platforms that host non-specialists or promote cosmetic surgeries through embellished “before and after” photos, which may lead young people to make unconsidered decisions and negatively impact their mental and physical health.
Al-Shamrani concluded his remarks by emphasizing that “it is the media's responsibility to distinguish between medical necessity and luxury, and to be a tool for awareness, not an unprofessional promotional means, so that cosmetic surgery remains a healthy option based on consultation and knowledge.”
