What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cosmetic treatment transforming pert and saucy girls (7,7)" mean?

The definition is "Cosmetic treatment". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PERTSAUCYGIRLS ("pert and saucy girls") [anagram: "transforming"] = PLASTICSURGERY; definition: "Cosmetic treatment" The answer is PLASTIC SURGERY.

Cosmetic treatment transforming pert and saucy girls (7,7)

Times Cryptic #28665 | 8 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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