NBC:

Plastic surgery is big business in Iran.

Whether in a shopping mall, bazaar, on the crowded streets of Tehran or perusing Instagram posts, the parade of bandages temporarily hiding new-and-improved body parts make clear people from many walks of life have dabbled in some form of cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Seyed Javad Amirizad, one of country's top plastic surgeons, said the Islamic republic's strict dress codes are helping fuel the industry. Since women are required to cover their bodies almost entirely, he said their exposed faces take on greater importance.

Nose jobs are particularly popular — and can be seen as a status symbol.

"After a nose job they look much more beautiful," he said.

Around 60 percent of Amirizad's work is focused on nose jobs, but he says he's also seen a huge rise in demand for breast implants, tummy tucks and liposuction...

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