Ridley had an accident while rock climbing on vacation. Ridley sustained facial injuries that required cosmetic surgery. While having the restoration surgery done, Ridley had additional surgery done for nose reshaping, which was not injured in the accident. The surgery to restore appearance cost $12,000, and the surgery to reshape the nose cost $5,000. How much of Ridley's surgical fees will qualify as a deductible medical expense (before application of the 7.5% limitation)?

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