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flag Kabul’s cosmetic surgery clinics thrive under Taliban rule, serving wealthy clients despite widespread poverty.

flag Cosmetic surgery clinics have flourished in Kabul, Afghanistan, despite strict Taliban rule and widespread poverty. flag Around 20 clinics offer procedures like Botox, lip fillers, and hair transplants, attracting wealthy clients including women in full traditional attire and men seeking hair restoration. flag Foreign doctors, mainly from Turkey, train Afghan medical staff, who also complete internships in Istanbul. flag Equipment is imported from Asia and Europe. flag While the Taliban restricts women’s access to work and education, cosmetic surgery is permitted as medicine and not interfered with, provided gender segregation is maintained. flag Social media trends influence demand, and some claim Taliban members are clients. flag Despite hunger and limited medical care for millions, some Afghans prioritize cosmetic enhancements.

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