In which of the following situations could the surgery be considered "unnecessary"?

a. An accident victim has plastic surgery to correct a deformity resulting from the accident.
b. A burn victim has a surgical graph to replace burned skin.
c. A patient wants a face-lift.
d. An accident victim has a fractured ankle repaired.


Answer: c

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