Is it permissible to enlarge the buttocks and breasts and to remove the paunch and unwanted facial hair to improve one's appearance and overcome feelings of low self-esteem, and is it permissible to supplicate for the improvement of one's appearance?
There is no objection to breast augmentation if it is to remove a disfigurement that deviates from the natural creation. However, if it is for increasing beauty, then it is forbidden. There is no objection to removing facial hair except for the eyebrows. It is not befitting for a Muslim woman to be distressed or displeased with her creation. Rather, she should look at those who are less fortunate than her in worldly matters so that Allah's blessing upon her becomes clear to her. supplicating for an improved appearance may be considered an transgression in supplication.
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