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Plastic surgeon
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A surgeon with advanced training in treating disfiguring conditions. Surgery may also include cosmetic surgery. (NCI Thesaurus)
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