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Formation of 2600 Cases Against 'Fake Doctors'; 5 Million Tomans, a Penalty for Playing with People's Lives

Feb 5, 2026 February 5, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian authorities have reported a significant rise in cases against unqualified 'fake doctors' in the cosmetic surgery sector, with 2600 violations recorded in the first half of the year. The issue highlights the dangers posed by unauthorized medical practices and the government's inadequate response to the crisis, which has resulted in physical and mental harm to the public.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The surge in cases against fake doctors highlights a critical public health issue in Iran, driven by unregulated cosmetic practices.

👥 Key Players

Rajabi-Rad MENTIONED
Prosecutor of the medical crimes court
"He is responsible for addressing medical malpractice and enforcing laws against unauthorized medical practices."
Najat Hosseini MENTIONED
Vice President of the Iranian Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons
"She represents the medical community's concerns about the rise of unqualified practitioners in cosmetic surgery."
Iranian government MENTIONED
Regulatory body
"The government's response and regulation of medical practices directly affect public health and safety."

📰 What Happened

Iranian authorities reported 2600 cases against unqualified 'fake doctors' in the cosmetic surgery sector in the first half of the year. This surge highlights the dangers of unauthorized medical practices and the government's inadequate response to the crisis.

  • The penalty for operating without proper qualifications can reach 5 million tomans.
  • There has been a significant increase in the number of men seeking cosmetic surgeries.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation poses serious health risks to the public and reflects broader issues of consumerism and lack of education in Iran.
🌍 Regional: The rise of unregulated medical practices could influence health standards and consumer behavior in neighboring countries.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a reflection of Iran's regulatory failures and public health challenges.

📚 Background

Iran has seen a cultural shift towards cosmetic surgery, with increasing demand and a corresponding rise in unqualified practitioners. This trend raises concerns about public health and safety.

Cosmetic surgery trends in Iran Public health regulations in Iran
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The report reflects official government concerns but may downplay systemic issues related to regulation and oversight.

News sources have reported an increasing trend of activities by 'fake doctors' in the field of 'beauty', announcing that 2600 cases of violations were formed in the first six months of this year; violations that play with people's lives and the penalty for them in Iran is 5 million tomans. In this regard, the prosecutor of the medical crimes court stated in a radio interview that one of the problems in this field is the 'entry of unqualified and unskilled doctors' for cosmetic surgery. According to Rajabi-Rad, most complaints in medical malpractice cases are against general practitioners who have entered the field of cosmetic surgery. This official announced that the fine and punishment for those intervening in medical affairs and establishing 'unauthorized' medical institutions can reach up to 5 million tomans. The Vice President of the Iranian Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons also stated on November 22 that the 'triangle of brokers - bloggers, technicians, and violating surgical centers' is a factor in the excessive spread of cosmetic surgeries. Najat Hosseini emphasized that these important surgeries are even performed in offices or underground locations without facilities, which is a way of playing with the health and lives of people. The rise of consumerism and superficial idealism is one of the issues that has become a major problem in Iran due to the lack of education and cultural development. Experts and activists in the medical field believe that the government has deliberately overlooked this issue, and the unregulated and rule-free activities of unauthorized beauty clinics, in collaboration with bloggers, have inflicted numerous physical and mental harms on society. The police's entry into 'body sculpting' advertisements; the death of three women in one day during cosmetic surgery. Nose cosmetic surgery is at the forefront of cosmetic surgeries; the number of men seeking facial surgery has increased. Media in Iran claimed that the number of men visiting beauty clinics has increased tenfold.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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