Is it permissible to undergo cosmetic surgery for a nose that has a prominent and painfully large bone, causing embarrassment and psychological harm, in order to reshape it into a reasonable form without imitating the noses of others, with the aim of increasing self-confidence and getting rid of psychological pain?
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It is permissible, شرعًا (Islamically), to perform an operation to remove a prominent bone if it is large and causes disfigurement and psychological harm. This falls under the category of necessary and essential cosmetic surgery aimed at removing deformities that cause psychological distress.
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