plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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RéVive was founded by a reconstructive and plastic surgeon to help stimulate skin renewal and turnover. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Drafting on Hermès’s cachet, a New York City plastic surgeon recently began providing a package of procedures for new moms known as the Birkin Body—lipo, a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and a butt lift. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Mosley said she was encouraged by a recent ruling in New York, where 22-year-old detransitioner, Fox Varians, sued the psychologist and plastic surgeon who counseled her to undergo a gender transition, winning $2 million in a judgment. Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Sep. 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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