plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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This area, which is home to utopian-sounding towns like Thanksgiving Point and American Fork, has more plastic surgeons per capita than Los Angeles, according to a 2017 report published by the Utah Women & Leadership Project. Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026 Another recommendation comes from Arnold Breitbart, MD, head plastic surgeon at Long Island Facelift. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 One story revealed that three patients of California plastic surgeon Heidi Regenass died within a few months after liposuction and fat transfer operations, according to medical malpractice lawsuits filed in California courts. Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026 Reza Gol, a 38-year-old plastic surgeon, said the war was not the only reason for his trip. Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 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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