Synonyms

cosmetic surgery

American

noun

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

cosmetic surgery British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cosmetic surgery

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling.

From BBC

The MPs committee also wants the NHS to start recording data on complications after cosmetic surgery carried abroad, amid reports of people receiving emergency care following botched treatment in other countries.

From BBC

When confronted with internal email exchanges, Mosseri defended Zuckerberg's 2020 decision to allow cosmetic surgery filters on Instagram, despite strong objections from other executives who warned of their harmful effects on young girls.

From Barron's

The singer himself then got involved, posting on blogging platform Substack about how the video had heightened his insecurities and pushed him towards considering cosmetic surgery.

From BBC

"I'm off to bed. Had another cosmetic surgery, trying to look differently, and I am dead tired and my head hurts," he wrote to one of the Bulgarians, Roussev, on Telegram in February 2022.

From BBC

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