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Plastic Surgery

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Christian Living › Plastic Surgery

The question

I am very insecure about a particular facial feature and have wanted to have plastic surgery to improve my appearance. What is the Church’s view on this?

The answer

The Church is not against improving one's physical, emotional, psychological, or mental health or appearance whether by physician recommended medicinal means or through surgical procedures in situations that their current conditions adversely impact their lives. 

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