Is it ok to have an operation to remove scarring on the face?
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Is it ok to have an operation to remove scarring on the face?
Answer
It is permissible to have the scars on the face removed through an operation.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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