What is the ruling on cosmetic surgery for a pressing need?
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Question:
So, my son has a protrusion from his head, and his friends always mock him. They say, "So, my son has a protrusion from his head," and the school students mock him. Is it permissible for me to have him undergo cosmetic surgery?
Answer:
Yes, if the doctors have determined that it can be treated and the disfigurement removed, then there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
So, my son has a protrusion from his head, and his friends always mock him. They say, "So, my son has a protrusion from his head," and the school students mock him. Is it permissible for me to have him undergo cosmetic surgery?
Answer:
Yes, if the doctors have determined that it can be treated and the disfigurement removed, then there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم عمليات التجميل لحاجة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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