cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities. Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 Nicole Grigorov, a 52-year-old mom from Ontario, has always had her heart set on cosmetic surgery. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 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 None involved cosmetic surgery like his work at Goals. Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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