cosmetic surgery

noun

: surgery done to improve a person's appearance

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The National Organization for Women reported that by age 60, 28.7% of women feel dissatisfied and 32.6% feel self-conscious about their bodies—additionally, 43.7% of women over 60 report considering cosmetic surgery. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Here's everything the Kardashians have said about fillers and cosmetic surgery. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 3 July 2025 The owner of a Miami cosmetic surgery center has been accused of not only allowing unlicensed doctors to cut open patients, but participating in at least one unlicensed surgery, then trying to reopen her center in an unlicensed location. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025 Through the years, Kris Jenner has been candid about having had some cosmetic surgery done. Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cosmetic surgery

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“Cosmetic surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetic%20surgery. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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