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Cosmetic surgery is a form of plastic surgery that allows a person to make improvements in their physical appearance with the help of a cosmetic surgeon. There are various types of cosmetic surgeries available for different parts of the body. From facial corrections to breast enlargements, hair transplantations and other body contouring procedures all come under cosmetic surgery. A cosmetic surgeon is a medical practitioner specializing in the field of plastic surgery and particularly in cosmetic surgery and has been accredited by a professional board like the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
