plastic surgeon

noun

Synonyms of plastic surgeonnext
: a specialist in plastic surgery

Examples of plastic surgeon in a Sentence

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The plastic surgeon, certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has years of experience in the field. Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 In a 2024 American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery member survey, 57% of facial plastic surgeons expect regenerative medicine to be a major growth area, and one in four predict exosomes will become a key part of future practice. Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025 The family is also working with the local Vietnam police on an investigation into the plastic surgeon who performed Chloe's procedures. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Ahead, plastic surgeons prognosticate on the treatments that will fizzle out, gain steam, or even revel in a rebrand. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plastic surgeon

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plastic surgeon was in 1863

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“Plastic surgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgeon. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a surgeon skilled in plastic surgery

Medical Definition

plastic surgeon

noun
: a specialist in plastic surgery

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