cosmetic surgery

noun

1. plastic surgery for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, etc.

cosmetic surgery

noun

1. surgery performed to improve the appearance, rather than for medical reasons

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmetic surgery¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Despite warnings about the risks associated with having cosmetic surgery in Turkey it has become increasingly popular to do so, mainly due to lower prices.

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Would I be financially reckless to spend $20K on cosmetic surgery?

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But Mr Soldin says body contouring is largely seen as cosmetic surgery and a low priority for NHS managers who must decide how to use limited government funding.

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If that comes in the shape of cosmetic surgery - so be it.

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When it comes to cosmetic surgery abroad, the lowest price can come at the highest cost, the campaign warns.

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