plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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Although plastic surgeons are moving towards smaller, move natural-looking implants, the position of the deep plane means patients can get more visible volume with a smaller implant. Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 Top plastic surgeons shared with PEOPLE some of the notable procedures to keep an eye on in 2026. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 The plastic surgeon, certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has years of experience in the field. Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 In 2023, Watson-Burton’s husband and six children and stepchildren sued Elite Body Sculpture and plastic surgeon Heidi Regenass for medical malpractice, alleging that the thin cannula the surgeon used to remove fat perforated Watson-Burton’s bowel, causing her death. Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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“Plastic surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgeon. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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