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cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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In 2024, rhinoplasty accounted for 2 percent of cosmetic surgery procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 This is in part thanks to an overall trend toward early intervention with cosmetic surgery, as well as the recent breakthrough development of nano-fat grafting for lower blepharoplasties. Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025 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 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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