ITV Report on the Trend of Rhinoplasty Among Iranian Youth

The trend of rhinoplasty in Iran is not new. A reporter from the ITV network traveled to Iran to speak with Iranian youth as well as one of the country’s most well‑known rhinoplasty surgeons and prepared a report on the subject.
 The boom in cosmetic surgeries in Iran is not a new subject.
Today, more rhinoplasty procedures are performed in Tehran than in any other city in the world.
In fact, it is estimated that around 200,000 Iranians go under the knife each year.
I went there to see with my own eyes just how popular this surgery is, and to speak with young Iranians about their reasons for turning to cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic surgeries, especially rhinoplasty, are extremely common in Iran.
 Because Iran’s capital is, in fact, the nose job capital of the world.
The number of nose surgeries in Tehran even exceeds that of Los Angeles, the home of Hollywood.
This is one of the streets in northern Tehran and a center for cosmetic surgery.
I intend to meet one of the most famous cosmetic surgeons in the country.
Dr. Hosnani’s waiting room is very crowded.
Many people are waiting for consultations with Dr. Hosnani.
Since Tehran is highly renowned for rhinoplasty, there is a large number of applicants for specialists like Dr. Hosnani.
People come from all over the world.
 • Congratulations!
• Thank you very much!
• How is your new nose? Do you like it?
• Yes.

Dr. Hosnani performs about 4 rhinoplasty surgeries per day, 5 to 6 days a week. Nevertheless, his waiting list is always long.
The same applies to other well-known surgeons in Tehran.
Many patients ask Dr. Hosnani to make their noses straighter.
Dr. Hosnani told me that he has declined about one-quarter of applicants.
Because in his opinion, surgery was unnecessary for them.
I asked him what motivates other patients to undergo this surgery.
  The most important motivation is self-confidence.
When their motivation is to increase self-confidence, how do you feel about it? What do you suggest to them?
If the patient has a real problem—for example, if their nose is large, deviated, or has a significant hump—I agree to their request.