Audibly apprehends person patiently suffering cosmetic procedure (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

nose job

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'procedure' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for nose job that I've seen before include "Piece of plastic surgery" , "Facial operation" , "Surgery of the face" , "work for boat race" , "Unfortunately" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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