cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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My mother never had a face-lift or any kind of cosmetic surgery. E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 In 2017, the private equity investor bought New York’s Dommerich Mansion for $52 million, converting the townhouse from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a single-family residence. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026 The momager also almost single-handedly ignited a worldwide facelift frenzy that has helped normalize the chatter around cosmetic surgery. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026 For men, engaging with cosmetic surgery or tweakments to enhance appearance was, until recently, perceived as a largely feminine endeavor. Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cosmetic surgery

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“Cosmetic surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetic%20surgery. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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