Is it permissible to undergo a cosmetic procedure to remove a visible birthmark on the face if it causes embarrassment to its owner, knowing that it has not caused any health problems and that changing God's creation is forbidden?
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Cosmetic procedures to remove obvious disfigurements are permissible, unlike those performed merely to increase beauty, which are not. So, if the birthmark mentioned is disfiguring or harmful, there is no objection to its removal.
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