cosmetic surgery
Americannoun
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cosmetic surgeries
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cosmetic surgery
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The fact that it outlived “The Swan” by several years only enhanced its role in mainstreaming elective cosmetic surgery.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
Most purely cosmetic surgery is paid for out of pocket, as Medicare generally doesn’t cover procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
Some in Hollywood described AI use as the new cosmetic surgery, where everyone knows it is happening, but few will admit to it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Her case is just one of an increasing number of failed -- sometimes fatal -- procedures in Central Asia, where cosmetic surgery is experiencing a social media-propelled boom.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Later on came more refined dentures, artificial limbs, corrective lenses, skull plates, hearing aids, plastic or cosmetic surgery, blood transfusions, all types of skin grafts, et cetera.
From Am I Still There? by James R. Hall
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