plastic surgery
noun
Note: Reconstructive plastic surgery deals mainly with the surgical repair or restoration of an injured, lost, diseased, defective, or misshapen part or area. It typically involves the grafting of tissue (such as skin or cartilage) from one part of the body to another. Cosmetic or aesthetic plastic surgery focuses on enhancing appearance and includes surgical procedures (such as blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation) as well as nonsurgical procedures (such as chemical peels and botulinum toxin injections).
Examples of plastic surgery in a Sentence
Jack Smart, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Rust is a big deal, as is the fact that many Panteras have been mangled by previous owners bestowing hideous enhancements (think bad celebrity plastic surgery) on otherwise desirable cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Open communication between patients and healthcare providers is key to ensuring safe procedures and optimal outcomes in plastic surgery.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Wildenstein's addiction to plastic surgery earned her the feline moniker after her facial features turned cat-like.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Plastic surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgery. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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