Cosmetic surgery affecting Identity

I want to undergo intensive beauty treatment, including cosmetic procedures on the face, to enhance my beauty. My husband has discouraged me from doing this out of fear that these alterations may change my face and affect my identity. I know this is a silly question, but I really want to know whether Tanzania law restricts people from altering their appearance. Please guide us.
JK, Mwanza

We are more than happy to answer even silly questions since one may find themselves in trouble with the law for the simplest things. We also understand your husband’s concern about your identity. We have reviewed laws, regulations, and guidelines on public health and found that there is no law in Tanzania that restricts beauty-enhancing surgeries.

Government and privately owned hospitals in Tanzania offer these kinds of services since they are licensed to do so. Medical practitioners in this area also have medical guidelines and codes of conduct on the extent of cosmetic procedures they can perform on a person. We believe you will undergo cosmetic surgery out of the desire to enhance your beauty, as you said, and not to avoid the law. Our wish is that everything goes well. Should these alterations change your appearance to the extent that you are unrecognizable, then this may give you a problem. We advise you to consult medical practitioners or your lawyer for further guidance.