France 24 TV Report on Rhinoplasty in Iran
Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani
Travel to Iran from European and American countries for cosmetic nose surgery has increased significantly over the past 10 years, and many people travel to Iran and Tehran for rhinoplasty. This phenomenon has recently attracted the attention of foreign media, many of which have produced reports on the subject.
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In the heart of Tehran, somewhere in the city center, a clinic named Mary was filled with the passionate sounds of Nancy Ajram's music and the buzz of hope; a happy, energetic space overflowing with anticipation. Nasrin Davoudi, a 22-year-old girl from Iraq, had committed to cosmetic surgery and had traveled to Iran for this big decision—with a heart full of dreams and a gaze looking for newfound self-confidence in the mirror. On that same day, Zahra Amiri, a 23-year-old girl from Iraq, had also chosen Iran again to become more beautiful. It was her second time coming to this country for cosmetic surgery because there was something here that she couldn't find anywhere else: skill, honesty, and a sense of security. Iran is now host to hundreds of thousands of medical tourists; expert surgeons, modern equipment, and costs that are surprisingly affordable relative to the quality—so much so that statistics say that from 20,000 people fifteen years ago, it has now reached over 300,000. Most are Iraqi, but the story isn't just about numbers; it's about hearts that are being warmed again in this country. The Ministry of Health says that last year, more than one billion dollars entered the country through this path; in a time when sanctions are applying pressure, the presence of these people who have come to repair their appearance and perhaps a part of their soul has splashed a color of hope on the walls of hospitals. Doctors like Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani had taken three Iraqi patients under the knife that morning; without stopping, with precision, and with encouragement. As the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, a wave of Arab patients returned to Iran because they knew that here, there is still a hand that works with precision, an eye that sees with understanding, and a heart that works with humanity. Even medical tourism guides are now being trained—like Ammar Khadem Hossein, an Iranian-Iraqi man who pursues his work with love. But everything is not yet without difficulty; the lack of international banking communication is a big problem. However, Nasrin says: It is still worth it; I will come again because here, for me, there is something that exists nowhere else.
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The report "Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status" from France 24 addresses the growing trend of rhinoplasty in Iran as a narrative of this procedure becoming a cultural symbol and a means of social advancement. Quoting Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani, a rhinoplasty surgeon in Tehran, this report notes that this procedure has "become more of a cultural trend," and he performs up to 20 surgeries a week in his well-equipped private clinic in the capital. Dr. Hosnani said in an interview with France 24 that the number of surgeries varies on different days, but on average, it is between 15 and 20 surgeries per week. 
Interview with Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani in This Report
The "A cultural trend" section of the article explains that in Tehran and other Iranian cities, colorful billboards for cosmetic clinics promising sculpted noses, flawless skin, and neat teeth are visible, and many people with bandaged noses are seen on the streets, which indicates the popularity of rhinoplasty. Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani, a rhinoplasty surgeon, describes this phenomenon as a "cultural trend" and says he performs up to 20 surgeries a week in his well-equipped clinic. This trend has gradually become tied to identity and social status and has become more prominent with women's increased resistance to strict dress codes. Dr. Hosnani, in response to a question raised about beauty trends in Iran, said:"It is not just about Iran; in the Middle East and Arab countries, they also like nose and facial surgery. Globally, in the past, for example, 30 years ago, people considered 'fantasy' (upturned) noses beautiful. Today, 'natural' noses are more of a trend. People like their noses to be beautiful while looking natural."
Iran is at the center of a wave of rhinoplasty surgeries among women. In 2023, about 264,000 cosmetic surgeries were performed in this country, of which rhinoplasty was the most common. Dr. Hamidreza Hosnani, a surgeon who performs between 25 and 30 surgeries per week in his busy clinic in Tehran, says that having a well-formed and beautiful nose has become increasingly linked to increased self-confidence.
