cosmetic enhancement

Surface-level beauty fix

Cosmetic enhancement is any procedure or treatment intended to improve physical appearance rather than address medical necessity.

The term covers everything from makeup and skincare to surgical procedures like facelifts and breast augmentation.

She was open about her cosmetic enhancements.

The phrase often serves as a euphemism for plastic surgery.

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liposuction · body image · skin deep · glow · hair dye · chemical peels · media influence · peer pressure · nip and tuck · microdermabrasion · body contouring · lip filler · blush · informed consent · self-esteem · skincare products · microneedling · makeup

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medical necessity

cosmetic enhancementreconstructive surgery

Procedures restoring normal appearance

corrective surgery · emergency surgery · medical necessity · health intervention · palliative care

direction of change

cosmetic enhancementdisfigurement

Marred physical appearance

mutilation · surgical removal · ablation · scarification · amputation

natural vs. artificial

cosmetic enhancementnatural beauty

Landscape's inherent appeal

authenticity · natural aging · au naturel · going natural · aging gracefully

Family

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