It isn't always about beautification: Saheefa Jabbar on the taboo surrounding cosmetic procedures

The actor recently got a rhinoplasty to correct her deviated septum

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak recently took to her Instagram to share before and after shots from her rhinoplasty, which the actor underwent two months ago. Khattak explained that she had to undergo the procedure due to a deviated septum, which caused breathing issues and pain.  

In a bid to remove the stigma attached to cosmetic procedures used to correct medical issues, the actor wrote a detailed note sharing her experience. Khattak explained that she was initially hesitant to get the surgery, writing, “I had a deviated septum. The doctor told us we'd need to operate on the nose and surgically fix the bone. I've always been afraid of going under the knife. And cosmetically removing a part of my face just freaked me out. I didn't want to get it done then.”

 

 

 

 

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However, the health issues as a result of the deviation made it necessary for her to get the surgery. The actor suffered from nose bleeds and breathing issues, which led to her agreeing to the rhinoplasty. 

Sharing how it was a difficult experience, she wrote,  “I did the surgery two months ago. Alhamdullilah it went perfectly fine. My fears about it were real though. Everything about it was painful and uncomfortable and scary. The procedure itself wasn't complicated, but the post-operation time was hard. I found breathing quite difficult in the two weeks after the surgery and had to stay glued to my bed.” 

The actor explained that cosmetic procedures like nose jobs aren’t always about beautification, writing, “Cosmetically solving medical issues is considered such a taboo thing to do in Pakistan, and it isn't as people imagine it to be. It isn't always about beautification, there are a good number of cases when it's about alleviating pain and improving health. It’s best to educate ourselves before jumping to conclusions and making assumptions.”

She concluded, “It took eleven years of courage to get to this point, but I'm glad that I did it now, and can at least breathe normally.”