noun
cosmetic surgery; aesthetic surgery
Medical specialty focused on enhancing appearance through surgical procedures.
彼女は美容外科で二重まぶたの手術を受けた。
She underwent double eyelid surgery at a cosmetic surgery clinic.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery; focuses on repairing defects and restoring function, while 美容外科 is purely aesthetic.
Compound of 美容 (beauty, cosmetic) and 外科 (surgery).