plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Zuckerberg paid $170 million for an unfinished estate on the island after the property’s previous owner, celebrity plastic surgeon Aaron Rollins, reportedly spent years trying unsuccessfully to obtain club membership. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 In a market research survey among 60 plastic surgeons done in 2025, 75% reported that they have been asked for a breast implant by name, and 93% of the time that implant brand name was Motiva. — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 95% of facial plastic surgeons treated male patients in 2025, up from 92% in 2024. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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