Hukum Operasi Plastik dalam Perspektif Islam: Antara Kebutuhan Medis dan Keinginan untuk Mempercantik Diri

Abstract

Plastic surgery is a medical development used to restore bodily functions and improve physical 
appearance. This raises legal questions in Islam, particularly in distinguishing procedures performed for 
medical needs from those undertaken solely for beautification. This study aims to analyze plastic surgery 
from an Islamic perspective by considering its purpose, necessity, benefits, and risks. The study employs a 
library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were obtained through an 
examination of the Qur’an, hadith, principles of Islamic jurisprudence, and relevant scholarly literature on 
Islamic law, medical ethics, and plastic surgery. The findings indicate that the legal status of plastic 
surgery depends on its purpose and underlying circumstances. Procedures performed to correct 
congenital abnormalities, injuries, burns, physical deformities, or impaired bodily functions may generally 
be permissible because they aim to remove harm and restore bodily function. In contrast, procedures 
performed solely to alter physical appearance for beauty without medical necessity may be prohibited 
because they can fall under the concept of taghyīr khalqillāh, meaning altering Allah’s creation. Therefore, 
determining the Islamic legal status of plastic surgery should consider the purpose, level of necessity, 
benefits, risks, and principles of maslahah (public interest) in Islam.