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Under the Veil, Plastic Surgery Soars in Saudi Arabia

Clerics, surgeons say Islam approves certain procedures

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 3, 2009 12:47 PM CDT

(AP) – Does Islam frown on nose jobs or breast implants? Three years ago, clerics and surgeons said certain procedures were sanctioned. The results may not see much light of day in a kingdom where women cover up from head to toe, yet cosmetic surgery is booming.... Read full story »

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