cosmetic surgery

noun

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

cosmetic surgery

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmetic surgery¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Latorre, 53, was arrested Thursday and has been charged with assault and battery after “impersonating a doctor and performing cosmetic surgery without the proper license,” the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane, 33, from Essex, who did not want to use her real name, says she is “so stressed” having paid £10,870 earlier this month for abdominal cosmetic surgery and liposuction.

From BBC

The company also owned brands including cosmetic surgery firm Harley Medical Group and skin technology company ABC Medical, whose phone lines had the same automated message.

From BBC

Crime rings hiding beneath Pogos have even gone to the extent of building hospitals that provide cosmetic surgery to fugitives who want new faces.

From BBC

There is a wide range in cost, but any cosmetic surgery will run thousands of dollars.

From Seattle Times