noncosmetic

Noncosmetic refers to something not intended to alter or enhance appearance. In medicine and consumer products, the term signals a primary functional or therapeutic purpose rather than aesthetic gain.

In medical contexts, noncosmetic procedures, devices, or treatments emphasize restoring function or treating disease. Reconstructive surgery, prosthetic implants, dental implants, orthotics, and certain endoscopic interventions may be categorized as noncosmetic when their primary goal is structural or physiological restoration rather than appearance.

Regulatory and labeling context: Some regulatory regimes separate cosmetics from drugs and medical devices; noncosmetic classifications affect safety testing, marketing claims, and oversight. The term can appear in product literature to indicate the absence of cosmetic claims or that the product's main function is not aesthetic.

Ambiguity: Some procedures or products produce cosmetic effects alongside functional benefits; in such cases, the classification as noncosmetic may be debated or context-dependent.

See also: cosmetic, reconstructive surgery, medical device, functional restoration.