How to Use cosmetic surgery in a Sentence

cosmetic surgery

noun
  • Richards didn’t just cop to cosmetic surgery.
    — Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
  • My mother never had a face-lift or any kind of cosmetic surgery.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Meghan Trainor is opening up about her cosmetic surgery plans.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The actress was asked if this was response to gossip about her seeking cosmetic surgery.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • What the law permits Concerns about sales pitches for cosmetic surgery date back decades.
    — Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
  • In her view, the issue is not cosmetic surgery itself but the pressure that can drive people toward it.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • Beautify yourself in all ways — this could be a great week for new fashion, cosmetic surgery or trying out a new style.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The journey taught me that cosmetic surgery isn't always a one-and-done experience—and that's okay.
    — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • The cosmetic surgery industry provides a great example of what could be achieved.
    — Brian P Simpson, Orange County Register, 7 Jan. 2025
  • While in prison, Jaabis made headlines for demanding cosmetic surgery on her badly scarred face.
    — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Through the years, Kris Jenner has been candid about having had some cosmetic surgery done.
    — Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Others position filters as a pipeline to cosmetic surgery or a risk to mental health.
    — Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
  • For many, cosmetic surgery represents a path to achieving more self-confidence.
    — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
  • One of the victims was treating herself to cosmetic surgery after having six children.
    — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Here's everything the Kardashians have said about fillers and cosmetic surgery.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 3 July 2025
  • Burdine is also accused of using at least some of that money from insurance for cosmetic surgery.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • How does her request differ from any kind of elective cosmetic surgery that also isn’t covered by insurance?
    — Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Smith had traveled to Miami with her aunt to undergo cosmetic surgery.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The reality then explained how her views on cosmetic surgery have changed since becoming a mother.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • Nicole Grigorov, a 52-year-old mom from Ontario, has always had her heart set on cosmetic surgery.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Rosie O'Donnell is pulling back the curtain on her experience with cosmetic surgery.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
  • Across the country, physicians from a range of specialties have ventured into the lucrative world of cosmetic surgery.
    — Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Many people started talking about cosmetic surgery as a personal desire, a way to build self-confidence.
    — Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Now, the actress, 37, is getting candid about how some of the negative effects of young fame led her to pursue cosmetic surgery.
    — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This is one of the most important weeks of the year to focus on beauty, so find ways to update your look, buy a new wardrobe, do some light cosmetic surgery, or try out a new haircut.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • Most cosmetic surgery sites offer little or no such support for specific claims — such as recovery times or pain levels — on their websites.
    — Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
  • But, on the contrary, Costa believes this cosmetic surgery will rise in the upcoming years and be requested by more younger women.
    — Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
  • With a strong rise in cosmetic surgery and hair restoration demand, Turkey is steadily shaping its role as a key global hub for medical tourism.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • For years, Reznor has remixed his own songs and invited dance music luminaries to perform cosmetic surgery on others.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
  • That means patients must do their own homework in evaluating cosmetic surgery marketing pitches.
    — Jason Kane, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025

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