cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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Yassin allegedly used the proceeds to buy a home and furnishings, along with luxury vehicles, jewelry and cosmetic surgery. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 Turkey has long been a leading destination for cosmetic surgery, and demand has been on the rise, attracting an international patient base from Europe, North America, and beyond. Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 My mother never had a face-lift or any kind of cosmetic surgery. E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 In 2017, the private equity investor bought New York’s Dommerich Mansion for $52 million, converting the townhouse from a cosmetic surgery outpatient facility back to a single-family residence. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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