cosmetic surgery
noun
plastic surgery for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, etc.
Origin of cosmetic surgery
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby cosmetic surgery
cosimo i,
cosine,
cosla,
cosm-,
cosmetic,
cosmetic surgery,
cosmetician,
cosmeticize,
cosmetize,
cosmetologist,
cosmetology
Example sentences from the Web for cosmetic surgery
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British Dictionary definitions for cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery
noun
surgery performed to improve the appearance, rather than for medical reasons
Medical definitions for cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery
n.
Surgery that modifies or improves the appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect.