Video Part 11 of 11
Welcome to Mikvah.org's Summer Learning Series. Throughout this series, you'll hear from esteemed Rabbanim as they discuss a variety of practical halachic topics, providing clarity, perspective, and guidance on questions that arise in everyday life.
In this episode, Rabbi M. Rotenberg discusses the Halachic considerations of contemporary cosmetology, covering a wide range of procedures including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, cosmetic surgery, hair removal, permanent makeup, nails, and dental aesthetics. He outlines the core halachic concerns - including Chavala (causing a wound), Sakana (medical risk), Koseives Kaka (tattooing), and Chatzitza (an intervening substance that poses issues for mikvah) - and emphasizes that the permissibility of each procedure depends on its purpose, degree of injury, and healing process.