PLASTIC SURGERY: FOR PRESERVATION, NOT TRANSFORMATION
, PLASTIC SURGERY: FOR PRESERVATION, NOT TRANSFORMATION A Reflection on the Quiet Power of Natural Human Beauty By Dr. Shamil Introduction: Why I'm Always Drawn to the 'Before' I spend a fair amount of time scrolling through social media—especially pages run by plastic surgeons. You’ve likely seen them too: those split-frame before-and-after shots showcasing surgical transformations. The lighting is pristine, the after shot polished, perhaps enhanced by a bit of bronzer and makeup. And yet, almost without fail, I find myself drawn to the 'before' picture. Always. At first, I thought maybe it was just me. But after countless examples, I’ve come to realize it’s something deeper—something fundamentally human. The before face almost always holds more personality, more softness, more history. There’s a natural asymmetry, a story behind the eyes, an authenticity that I find hard to ignore. The after, while often more “perfect” by textbook standards, somehow feels… off. I...
