cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Khalifa’s businesses reportedly include a cosmetic surgery clinic and an event planning company. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Meta also agreed to bar minors from using features that alter photos to replicate cosmetic surgery. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 The journey taught me that cosmetic surgery isn't always a one-and-done experience—and that's okay. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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