[1] In the medical context, it usually refers to the surgical correction of a disfiguring defect, or the cosmetic improvements made by a surgeon following incisions.
Typical actions include removal of damaged tissue, mitigation of tension on the wound, and/or using fine (thin) sutures to close the outer layer of skin.
The practice of cosmesis, the creation of lifelike limbs made from silicone or PVC[citation needed], has grown in popularity.
Such prosthetics, such as artificial hands, can now be made to mimic the appearance of real limbs, complete with freckles, veins, hair, fingerprints, and even tattoos.
Another option is the custom-made silicone cover, which can be made to match a person's skin tone, but not details such as freckles or wrinkles.