Plastic surgery
Definition
Plastic surgery involves surgical procedures aimed at altering or enhancing one's physical appearance. It can be performed for medical reasons (reconstructive surgery) or for aesthetic purposes (cosmetic surgery).
Related terms
Botox: A cosmetic procedure that involves injecting a neurotoxin to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Rhinoplasty: A surgical procedure commonly known as a 'nose job' that reshapes or reconstructs the nose.
Liposuction: A surgical procedure that removes excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body.
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