Cosmetic surgery boom
A PLASTIC surgeon says he is fully booked until February 2010 – with nose jobs being the procedure most favoured by Qatar residents.
In an interview with Gulf Times, Saed Kaldari, a certified consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon, also revealed that although most of his clients were women, an increasing number of men were going under the knife in order to enhance their looks.
Although the majority of men opted for nose-reshaping – like 80% of his clients – there was a growing trend among figure-conscious males for liposuction procedures that create ‘six-pack’ abdomens and pectoral implants that give a more masculine appearance. Chin, cheek and jaw line augmentation were also on a number of surgery wish-lists.
Kaldari, who holds a Swedish Board certificate in plastic and reconstructive surgery with facial reconstructive surgery as a subspecialty, says huge developments in techniques, along with faster recovery times, have heightened interest in the field.
He explained: “Facial skin tightening adapted in the past has become a complete rejuvenation and augmentation, with operation recovery time incredibly reduced.”
In Qatar, the government provides free plastic and reconstructive surgery for Qatari nationals and discounts for residents. However, priority is given to those in need of reconstructive work.
“Reconstructive surgery patients are indisputably and immediately given priority because their defections are a cause of accidents or health issues that could develop into something very dangerous,” Kaldari explained.
A grease lump, for instance, situated in the neck might look unsightly, but it could also develop into a cancerous tumour if neglected.
However, it is in the field of cosmetic surgery that attitudes have dramatically changed.
Where once Qatari women would have recovered from procedures out of sight at home, these days many have no qualms about showing the plasters and casts that will soon reveal a stunning new nose. Although not all female clients are easy to satisfy.
With many women being motivated to change their appearance by glossy magazines showcasing celebrity beauty, many assume that surgery will bestow upon them the same flawless attributes. Kaldari explained that even though he could give an approximation of what the end result would look using computer software, there was sometimes an unreal expectation of what he could do.
“People are not aware that filtering and photo-shopping is applied on the photographs of showbiz personalities – the people they wish to look like.”
Kaldari blamed today’s fast-food generation for unrealistic expectations, causing some clients to demand immediate surgery and short recovery times.
The consultant said some women suffered from Body Dysmorphic Syndrome, a condition that causes them to see flaws that are not there. Kaldari said these particular women had expectations far exceeding what plastic surgery could actually achieve. The surgeon added that he refused to operate on such cases.
Kaldari expressed concern about operating on surgery-obsessed, teenagers, children and those suffering from depression. He said procedures on such clients should only be undertaken in very rare and difficult cases.
As an experienced surgeon, who takes a highly ethical stance within his profession, Kaldari slammed financially-motivated surgeons who take the cash without thinking of the client’s greater wellbeing. He cited the pop singer Michael Jackson as an example of when plastic surgery can go horribly wrong.
Speaking of the singer’s surgeon, Kaldari said: “He should have known better; a nose cannot be operated on more than three or four times, rarely five.”
Kaldari said that with the increase in popularity of cosmetic procedures, some surgeons were carrying out operations despite not specialising in the field.
The consultant explained that it was imperative that a plastic surgeon possessed an “aesthetic eye”. He said: “Furthermore, ordinary surgeons are not able to perform the sometimes very intricate work needed for such surgery.”
Kaldari is currently working on a study of nose operations, looking at techniques to reduce bruising and speed up recovery times for impatient patients.
correct me if im wrong but isnt this haram in Islam? and arnt Qatari men and woman Muslims?
QS, ive seen the show extreme makoevers in Aus, its true but its more about self esteem. Theres plenty of so called "ugly" women , who land great jobs, men, money etc without resorting to changing their looks. I guess these women start perceiving themselves as worth after the PS, hence become confident in the way they live their lives.
I can see how celebrities are into it, i guess they have an image to live up to, especially when mother nature starts interfering with their looks. i still dont agree with it, but each to their own i guess, if it works for them.
lol.. vegas...
nadt... of course it does make you feel better about yourself...Sometimes it might change your entire life...In North America there is a show called “Extreme Makeover”. They take not too attractive (i.e. ugly), chubby woman, bad teeth, ugly nose, whatever...who has no good job, no husband, who is absolutely frustrated with herself and her life. They literally MAKE her over: skin, teeth, nose, ears, fat off, hair restoration.. i don't know... everything.. they meet her again in about 1 year.. to find out that her life has changed completely! FIRST (and very first!) she got a self-confidence, and as a consequence she got a good job, she got a good guy in her life, and so on....
Sometimes not only it makes you feel better..It may bring you a lot of money as well... All the Hollywood stars, singers and Models constantly changing and fixing something.. and i suspect, the more they fix, the more they earn after that..:)..i think it became a type of the investment. Invest in yourself and you get a huge profit out of it!..:):)
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You can't teach experience...
I think what we need is protection from this kind of comments, just for a simple question, lots of offenses....
it seams to much stress and frustration undercover.
enjoy the rain
Check mate.....
Unless its a medical reason i dont know why people feel the need to change the way they look, a new nose or a wash board stomach isnt going to make you feel better about yourself.
MD is right this doesnt have anything to with Islam, a lot of practices are cultural or personal, just because some one is muslim doesnt mean they follow everything. As tubelight pointed out why do we associate perfection with muslims, its clear that a lot of things in qatar are laws and have nothing to do with islam.
happyday, am not sure why you asked this question. why do we always associate perfection with muslims? One may argue that its the religion thats perfect but the mere mortal followers..the weak beings..
YES, but its known that qatari woman are muslim, so therefor making it sound like its ok 4 muslim woman to do this, anyway as i said, just my opinion :) got 2 go now.
the arical says that alot of his cliants are qatari woman who now dont evn bother to try hide the fact they had sugery.
"Where once Qatari women would have recovered from procedures out of sight at home, these days many have no qualms about showing the plasters and casts that will soon reveal a stunning new nose."
I don't see the problem here...if its against all you believe in and the book says no..then don't bloody do it! Simple!
sorry QS u just come across like that most of the time. no offence .
excuse me Happyday??
WHERE exactly i was nasty, rude,and crud???
-by saying that Quran/Bible says NOTHING about it?
-or by saying that 20 years ago this field was not developed??
I think you are the one nasty, rude,and crude...
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its not about covering our sins PM but dont try to make it like its an ok thing to do. Im sure that there are many muslim woman or men who would like to have this surgery but cuz they know its haram they are trying hard to keep away from it. making it seem not quite so Haram by putting in newspaper that everyone is doing it makes things harder for those who are trying to live as they should. just my opinion.
MD and Qatarsun, out of all the people on this site u 2 are always the ones with the nastiest, rudes, crudest comments to make!!! if u have nothing good to say just leave it and let the informed people talk!
I wish you a happy Muslim day, PM. And thanks for the "crude ass". Appreciate it.
Happyday, 20 years ago this field was not developed that much in the world, let alone Qatar..
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ok MD whatever! PM thanks 4 the useful answers :)
Do you mean not being a Muslim = being a crude ass? Oh, I didn't know that, PM.
I don't think God could predict that much ahead.. I don't think He (She?) ever thought about plastic surgeries, I don't think Plastic Surgery even mentioned in Quran, at least in Bible it's not mentioned for sure...therefore it is impossible to say whether its haram or not... :)
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It only works with "undereducated" people, Happyday. As soon as you have a brain you might as well use it.
I know that God made me like I am. And I won't allow anyone to fumble with His creation, PM.
Its not about protect the innocent, its about slowly conditioning peoples minds to except something that would never be allowed 20 years ago, same thing goes with TV.
I am very healthy and not circumcized. I have soap at home and I don't f*ck with prostitutes.
MD see PM post about health necessity.
I always said that the press and the Internet should be censored. Protect the innocent.
PM, i know many do not live as they should, but Im sure advertising that fact in the pages of gulftimes doesn’t do anything good 4 the society! I think they should be much more carful about what they write.
If that were true, Happyday, then circumcision would be haram, or did God make a design flaw?
Islam cover every part of a muslims life, including changing what Allah gave them as far as i know!! can anyone else tell if plastic surgery is allowed in islam?
plastic surgery and Islam, Happyday.
i was asking if plastic surgery is haram in islam? what has nothing to do with each other?
And this, Happyday, is a stupid question, because it has nothing to do with each other.
You were asking this: "correct me if im wrong but isnt this haram in Islam? and arnt Qatari men and woman Muslims?"
aahh well, its the old story again....whats good for some isn't good for others even though they're all singing from the same hymsheet.... errr so to speak..
Magic......why is it a stupid question???? if u dont have anything useful to say, simple, dont say anything :)
btw i wasnt asking about tv channels, i was asking about cosmetic sugery!!
I was thinking this question when I read the article. I remember a debate about whether cosmetic dental work was haram but it was justified as most are done for medical reasons ergo unless the cosmetic surgery is done for medical reasons then according to islam, it shouldn't be done......right?
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they are not covering their faces because of "religious" perception but .......
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
I guess when they're at home, they look into the mirror, dsolomon.
s.....d question: What's the use of operating it when you will cover it afterward?
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
What a stupid question. Aren't many satellite channels that show pornography owned by Muslim Arabs? What does this have to do with Islam? It's the people who do it.