plastic surgery; plastic operation
Medical term for surgical reconstruction or cosmetic alteration. Often used interchangeably with 整形手術 (せいけいしゅじゅつ), though 形成手術 may emphasize reconstructive aspects.
See also: 整形手術 (せいけいしゅじゅつ)
After the accident, he underwent plastic surgery on his face.
Plastic surgery includes both reconstruction and cosmetics.