Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cosmetic Techniques

Procedures for the improvement or enhancement of the appearance of the visible parts of the body.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Procedures for the improvement or enhancement of the appearance of the visible parts of the body.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Narrower headings

Related Concepts

Knowledge Graph

Loading graph…

Drag nodes to rearrange; hover to trace links; click a node to open its page.

MeSH Record

See Also

MeSH Record

Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Cosmetic Technics
  • Cosmetic Technic
  • Cosmetic Technique
  • Technic, Cosmetic
  • Technics, Cosmetic
  • Technique, Cosmetic
  • Techniques, Cosmetic

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

MeSH Record

Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; usually surgical improvement of external parts of the body; coordinate with organ /surg or surgical procedure

MeSH Record

History Note

98; use explode 1974-97

MeSH Record

Previous Indexing

  • Surgery, Plastic (1969-1997)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E02w.218

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cosmetic Techniques. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003357. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003357
  2. Cosmetic Techniques. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73347499