cosmesis
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- noun
- /kɒzˈmiːsɪs/
- Specialized
- Surgical correction will improve cosmesis and will also facilitate normal shoe wear.
- complications and cosmesis
Examples
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The extent of mastectomy is an important factor affecting both cosmesis and functioning.
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No randomized controlled trials have been performed to compare these two main methods of reconstruction in terms of cosmesis, complications, and oncological safety in patients with breast cancer.
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However, it is unknown what impact the complications specifically had on cosmesis because details regarding aesthetics were not reported.
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In other circumstances, the improved cosmesis was achieved through conversion to an autologous tissue-based method.
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Therefore, we used a validated scale specific to breast cosmesis evaluation with well-described subcriteria.
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Many studies have focused on aesthetic results and patient satisfaction following breast reconstruction, and additional investigation has been conducted on factors that influence final cosmesis (6, 18, 28, 29).
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More recently, this technology has been explored for use in parathyroidectomy, thyroidectomy, and functional neck dissection, primarily to exploit its benefit in terms of postoperative cosmesis.
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The surgeon explained that the new technique would enhance cosmesis after the procedure, ensuring the patient's appearance would improve.
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Proper aftercare is crucial for achieving good cosmesis following surgery, as it significantly affects recovery and satisfaction.
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Many patients seek options that provide optimal cosmesis after their operations to restore their physical appearance effectively.
Synonyms
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3.2
A salon service that makes someone look better
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6.4
A treatment that reshapes the body or face, often by surgery
How Restored
Surface Forms
Morphology
cosmesis = cosmetic (transparent) = cosmet + sis
This sense names the preservation or improvement of appearance and is directly derivable from 'cosmetic' (appearance-related) with a noun-forming suffix.
Etymology
The word cosmesis comes from the Greek kosmos ('beauty, order') and is the same root as cosmetic, so in medicine it means the care or work to restore or improve a person's appearance after surgery.