cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Rosie O'Donnell is pulling back the curtain on her experience with cosmetic surgery. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 In a deeply raw and emotional essay, the comedian and former talk show host opened up about battling an unthinkable amount of guilt and shame after undergoing cosmetic surgery earlier this year. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 The actress was asked if this was response to gossip about her seeking cosmetic surgery. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026 Turkey is a major global destination for affordable cosmetic surgery, particularly hair transplants and facial procedures. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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