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nonsurgical

British  
/ nɒnˈsɜːdʒɪkəl /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, involving, or used in surgery

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Now, hyaluronic-acid filler is being injected as a nonsurgical alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

This category includes Botox, fillers, chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser hair removal, nonsurgical fat reduction and skin tightening, and weight-loss medication such as GLP-1s.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

Mr. Austin and Ms. Hicks carried out the same temporary change of duties in early February when Mr. Austin underwent a nonsurgical procedure under general anesthesia to address a bladder issue.

From New York Times ● May 24, 2024

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Clinic says it can take 12 to 16 weeks for a nonsurgical broken ankle to be healthy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2024

Dr. Terrence Keaney, a consultant for Allergan and a dermatologist in Arlington, Virginia, whose current practice has performed more than 4,000 CoolSculpting treatments since 2021, described it as the “gold standard in nonsurgical fat reduction.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

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