cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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One 2022 study found that more than half of the patients who traveled abroad for discount cosmetic surgery ended up needing further treatment at home, such as wound care, removal of surgical objects and surgery revisions. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 The journey taught me that cosmetic surgery isn't always a one-and-done experience—and that's okay. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year. — Miami Herald, 10 June 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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