Editing Prosthesis (section)

==Cosmesis==
Cosmetic prosthesis has long been used to disguise injuries and disfigurements. With advances in modern technology, [[cosmesis]], the creation of lifelike limbs made from [[silicone]] or [[PVC]], has been made possible.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Thomas|first1=Daniel J.|last2=Singh|first2=Deepti|date=August 2020|title=3D printing for developing patient specific cosmetic prosthetics at the point of care|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32311524/|journal=International Journal of Surgery|volume=80|pages=241–242|doi=10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.04.023|issn=1743-9159|pmid=32311524|s2cid=216047962}}</ref> Such prosthetics, including artificial hands, can now be designed to simulate the appearance of real hands, complete with freckles, veins, hair, fingerprints and even tattoos.
Custom-made cosmeses are generally more expensive (costing thousands of U.S. dollars, depending on the level of detail), while standard cosmeses come premade in a variety of sizes, although they are often not as realistic as their custom-made counterparts. 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. Cosmeses are attached to the body in any number of ways, using an adhesive, suction, form-fitting, stretchable skin, or a skin sleeve.