cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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For men, engaging with cosmetic surgery or tweakments to enhance appearance was, until recently, perceived as a largely feminine endeavor. Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 While cosmetic surgery patients are only getting younger, Steinberg says there are obvious age restrictions. Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 Most cosmetic surgery sites offer little or no such support for specific claims — such as recovery times or pain levels — on their websites. Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025 Recovery houses Many patients who travel for cosmetic surgery, either to save money or because services aren’t available in their area, can’t return home right away. Fred Schulte, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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