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Cosmetic Surgery

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Some people have cosmetic procedures or surgeries to improve a specific feature that has been altered by a medical condition, an accident or advancing age. Others want to make changes simply to boost their self-confidence. At Mayo Clinic, the goal of cosmetic surgery is to improve people's physical features while respecting and preserving their unique attributes.

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