Meaning of the word "plastic surgery" in English

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plastic surgery

US /ˈplæs.tɪk ˌsɜːr.dʒər.i/
UK /ˈplæs.tɪk ˌsɜːr.dʒər.i/
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Noun

1.

medical procedure for changing the appearance of a person's face or body, either to improve it or to repair damage

Example:
She decided to undergo plastic surgery to enhance her nose.
After the accident, he needed extensive plastic surgery to reconstruct his face.
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