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
Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
Christine is married to Dr. Gabriel Chu and a managing partner at his plastic surgery practice.
—Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
One of the jokes was about Brady’s alleged plastic surgery.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 May 2024
The feud had all the makings of a 21st Century beef: quick responses.; Artificial Intelligence; unsubstantiated tea about plastic surgery, pedophilia and domestic abuse (more on the last two later); immediate social media dissection.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Mexico is a common destination for dental and plastic surgery.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Kate Beckinsale is clearing up plastic surgery accusations — and calling out her bullies.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The reality star has previously spoken candidly about plastic surgery.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Lawrence says aging, makeup has sparked baseless plastic surgery rumors
Additionally, patients should ask if the product has been approved by the FDA and if it has been obtained from a reliable source.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Plastic surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastic%20surgery. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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