Lebanon's pride and glory

"Cosmetic surgery has long been wildly popular in Lebanon. Despite decades of war and political instability in this tiny country, the well-known image of meticulously preened and beautiful Lebanese women has endured. But in recent years, the practice has exploded into one of the country’s hottest tourist draws.  “It’s very important,” said Mona Faris, head of promotions for Lebanon’s Ministry of Tourism. “It’s a brand here.”"