“Doctor, I want her nose!”: Rhinoplasty, Ethnicity, and the Social Contexts of Plastic Surgery in Lebanon

By Nicolas Puig
English

This article presents the findings of a study of widespread surgical modifications of the face in Lebanon, particularly rhinoplasty. It describes a specific culture of beauty that is embodied from childhood socialization, the relationship between familial and social rituals, and the prevalence of cosmetic surgery before focusing on rhinoplasty itself, as well as related ethnic, social, and political issues. By analyzing the discursive registers surrounding these practices, in which Arabness intersects with naturalism, the article concludes by interrogating the notion of anatomical acculturation.

Keywords:

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Ethnicity
  • Beauty
  • Arabness
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