整形(せいけい)

せいけい
noun, suru verb
plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery; orthopedics
1. plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery
Surgery to improve or restore appearance.
美容(びよう)整形(せいけい)を受(う)ける。
To get cosmetic surgery.
顔(かお)の整形(せいけい)をした。
Had facial plastic surgery.
2. orthopedics, orthopedic surgery
Medical treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
整形(せいけい)外科(げか)に行(い)く。
To go to orthopedic surgery.

整形(せいけい) has two related but distinct meanings.

COSMETIC SURGERY:

  • 美容(びよう)整形(せいけい) (cosmetic/aesthetic surgery)
  • 整形(せいけい)手術(しゅじゅつ) (plastic surgery operation)

ORTHOPEDICS:

  • 整形(せいけい)外科(げか) (orthopedic surgery/department)
  • 整形(せいけい)外科医(げかい) (orthopedic surgeon)

Note: Context usually clarifies whether cosmetic or orthopedic meaning is intended.

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Added 2026.2.2 16:47 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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