reconstructive surgery
noun
: surgery to restore function or normal appearance by reconstructing defective organs or parts
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As for testing your talent — no need for drastic facial reconstructive surgery.
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Fergie has continued to raise awareness since announcing in January that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, following post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Fergie has continued to raise awareness since announcing in January that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, following post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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“Reconstructive surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconstructive%20surgery. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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