cosmetic surgery vs nip and tuck

cosmetic surgery

noun
  • Surgery (and related medical treatment) to improve appearance rather than for health reasons. 

nip and tuck

noun
  • Minor cosmetic surgery that tightens loose skin. 

adj
  • So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain. 

adv
  • With the advantage changing hands, or shifting back and forth among the available alternatives. 

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