Syrian women still get cosmetic surgery despite war
Despite the collapse of the health sector and the deterioration of living conditions in Syria, more women are getting plastic surgery than ever.
DAMASCUS — Despite the collapse of the health sector and the deterioration of living conditions in Syria, cosmetic centers in Damascus are witnessing a huge increase in the number of customers wanting plastic surgery, in parallel with a growing number of plastic surgeons.
An official at the Damascus Medical Association told Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity that a large number of medical school graduates have switched over the past three years to plastic and reconstructive surgery.
The official added that cosmetic centers in Damascus have increased by 80% compared to five years ago.
He also said that the percentage of cosmetic medicine specialists has increased, while the number of doctors specializing in other rare specialties, namely cancer, liver, kidney, glands and heart surgery, has decreased.
