noun
Refers to surgical procedures performed to improve appearance. Often used in medical or formal contexts.
彼女は美容整形手術を受けることにした。
She decided to undergo cosmetic surgery.
美容整形 is a broader term that can include non-surgical cosmetic procedures, while 美容整形手術 specifically refers to surgical operations.
形成外科 is the medical specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery, which includes both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, whereas 美容整形手術 focuses on aesthetic improvement.
Compound of 美容 (beauty) + 整形 (plastic surgery, orthopedics) + 手術 (surgery). The term is a straightforward modern medical compound.