cosmetic
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Her 2022 debut novel, “Aesthetica,” plumbed the lengths one aged-out influencer is willing to go to reverse her cosmetic surgeries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Having bought the 12-acre property under the assumption that the main residence on the parcel would require some simple, cosmetic updates, the TV host found herself facing a much more mammoth task.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Reduction is considered a cosmetic procedure on the NHS, and while it is available, Highton says it's "almost impossible" to access.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“These are purely cosmetic, so it’s just here to make the product more attractive, more beautiful, and allow manufacturers to make us want to consume more,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
They visit plastic surgeons and dermatologists for costly and frequent cosmetic procedures.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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