cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Nuland said his group supports a bill pending in the Florida Legislature that would require licenses and set quality standards for recovery houses where patients often stay to recuperate for a few days after cosmetic surgery. Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026 According to prosecutors, Knox used the money to pay for family vacations, utility bills, cosmetic surgery and other personal expenses. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Yassin allegedly used the proceeds to buy a home and furnishings, along with luxury vehicles, jewelry and cosmetic surgery. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 Turkey has long been a leading destination for cosmetic surgery, and demand has been on the rise, attracting an international patient base from Europe, North America, and beyond. Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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