Cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a special branch of plastic surgery concerned with the modification or improvement of the appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect.

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Cosmetic surgery

A surgical procedure for the aesthetic enhancement or the correction of defects and deformities of the buttocks. Also called buttock augmentation, the enhancement of the buttocks is realised with a ...

Buttock augmentation

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A surgical procedure for the aesthetic enhancement or the correction of defects and deformities of the buttocks. Augmentation of the buttocks is realised with a gluteal implant using special gels or ...

Chin job

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A chin job, or chin implant, is the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the United States. In 2011 there were 20,680 operations, which was a 71% increase from 2010. A majority of chin implants are ...