Is cosmetic surgery permissible to remove an invisible bone between the nose and lips that causes pressure when smiling and prevents the upper teeth from showing?
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Surgical operations performed to remove harm or pain are permissible, unlike those done for the sake of beauty. The operation mentioned in the question falls under the permissible category.
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