cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Millions of people from across the globe—primarily from Europe, the United States, and the Middle East—travel to cities such as Istanbul and Antalya not only for hair transplants but also for dental treatments, cosmetic surgery, and other healthcare services. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025 Jucélia do Rocio Chiquim underwent the cosmetic surgery, a procedure that removes excess eyelid skin, in late 2023. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Historically, excluded care has been limited to services that insurance doesn’t typically cover, like cosmetic surgery or experimental treatment. Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 The cosmetic surgery and aesthetics industry is having a moment, and not only on TikTok. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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