title: [Treatment of the human body : the possibilities and limits of plastic surgery].
abstract: The desire for authenticity is often cited as a motive for making use of plastic surgery. This article aims to elaborate on the meaning of this particular authenticity. At the same time, it discusses reasons that justify or forbid a plastic surgery intervention in the light of ethics. For this purpose, a distinction is made between "objective body" (Körper) and "subjective body" (Leib), and the objectives of medical actions are questioned. Through the terminological differentiation between integrity (Integrität), prosperity (Wohlergehen), and well-being (Wohlbefinden), these objectives are qualified and the limits of medical actions are determined.
authors.affiliation: Lehrstuhl für Philosophie, Fachbereich 5: Institut für Philosophie, Universität Koblenz-Landau, Bürgerstr. 23, 76829, Landau, Deutschland, bermes@uni-landau.de.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bermes
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000941:ethics* / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology