noun
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)
事故の後、彼は顔の形成手術を受けた。
After the accident, he underwent plastic surgery on his face.
形成手術は再建と美容の両方を含む。
Plastic surgery includes both reconstruction and cosmetics.