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Article problem : 'have (a) cosmetic surgery'

(to have cosmetic surgery) or (to have 'a' cosmetic surgery)?
explanation also please.
  

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My dictionary says that "cosmetic surgery" is uncountable, which would mean that only "have cosmetic surgery" is correct. I'm pretty sure that I've also heard people say "have a cosmetic surgery", so I guess this usage is becoming more and more acceptable.

— Ivanhr

  • My dictionary says that "cosmetic surgery" is uncountable, which would mean that only "have cosmetic surgery" is correct.
  • I'm pretty sure that I've also heard people say "have a cosmetic surgery", so I guess this usage is becoming more and more acceptable.
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My dictionary says that "cosmetic surgery" is uncountable, which would mean that only "have cosmetic surgery" is correct.
I'm pretty sure that I've also heard people say "have a cosmetic surgery", so I guess this usage is becoming more and more acceptable.
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