Many plastic surgery procedures are designed to enhance, rebuild, or refine the face and body. When surgery is chosen mainly to refine appearance, it is often called cosmetic surgery. Others are reconstructive, which means they help rebuild form or function after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions.
Plastic surgery searches in Canada often come from many personal reasons. Some people are looking for a more rested look. Some want to restore their body after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Others want help after trauma, skin cancer, breast cancer, or a congenital concern. Choosing the right procedure depends on anatomy, goals, health, lifestyle, and recovery needs.
Below, you will find a clear overview of the main types of plastic surgery procedures in Canada, from facial surgery and breast surgery to body contouring, reconstructive surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. You will also learn what to think about before scheduling a consultation.
The Difference Between Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Most plastic surgery procedures fall into two broad groups, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
What Is Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?
The main focus of cosmetic plastic surgery is appearance. Elective cosmetic procedures are chosen by the patient and are not usually required for health reasons.
Common reasons for cosmetic plastic surgery include:
- Refining facial balance
- Softening signs of aging
- Changing body proportions
- Replacing volume lost after weight change or pregnancy
- Changing the shape of the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, breasts, abdomen, arms, or thighs
- Supporting a better fit in clothing
- Improving self-confidence while keeping results natural-looking
Most cosmetic procedures in Canada are paid for privately. The total fee can depend on the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia, follow-up visits, and location.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Procedures
The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to help restore normal form and function. It may be needed after cancer surgery, trauma, burns, infections, birth differences, or medical conditions.
Reconstructive plastic surgery may include:
- Breast reconstruction after removal of breast tissue
- Skin cancer reconstruction after tumour removal
- Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
- Burn injury reconstruction
- Surgery for hand function or repair
- Scar revision
- Surgical wound repair
- Repair after facial trauma
- Correction of congenital concerns
Some reconstructive procedures may be covered by a provincial health plan when they are medically necessary. Purely cosmetic changes are usually paid for privately.
Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery for the face can help improve balance, reduce visible aging, and create a more refreshed appearance. Most patients do not want to look “different.” The best facial surgery results often look natural and balanced.
Rhytidectomy, Commonly Called Facelift Surgery
Sagging in the lower face and jawline may be improved with a facelift, also called rhytidectomy. It can help with jowls, loose facial skin, and deeper folds around the mouth.
Facelift surgery can address concerns such as:
- Softness or jowling at the jawline
- Loose skin in the lower face
- Deep smile lines
- Sagging cheek tissue
- Less clear separation between the face and neck
A modern facelift commonly addresses the deeper support layers beneath the skin. By supporting deeper tissues, the result may look smoother, more natural, and longer-lasting. A facelift is often combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
Neck Lift Surgery (Platysmaplasty)
A neck lift improves loose skin, muscle bands, and fullness under the chin. Platysmaplasty is the medical term for tightening the neck muscle.
Patients may consider a neck lift for:
- Neck bands
- Loose skin on the neck
- A jawline that looks less defined
- Under-chin fullness
- A “turkey neck” appearance
For some people, both the skin and neck muscle need tightening. Under-chin liposuction may be helpful for certain patients. A facelift and neck lift are often planned together because the face and neck commonly age as a unit.
Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty helps refresh the eyes by removing or repositioning extra skin, fat, or tissue around the eyelids.
Patients may choose upper eyelid surgery for:
- Heaviness in the upper eyelids
- Loose upper eyelid skin
- A more tired or older eye appearance
- Extra skin that sits against the eyelashes
- Visual field concerns in some medical situations
Lower eyelid surgery may help with:
- Under-eye bags
- Puffiness beneath the eyes
- Extra lower eyelid skin
- Shadowing under the eyes
- A tired look that does not improve with rest
Many patients choose eyelid surgery because small improvements around the eyes can make the whole face look more awake and rested.
Brow Lift Procedure
A low or heavy brow may be raised with a brow lift, also called a forehead lift. It can improve the upper eye area and reduce forehead heaviness.
Brow lift surgery can improve:
- Brow descent
- Upper eyelid heaviness caused by a low brow
- Forehead lines
- Vertical lines between the brows
- An expression that looks tired, sad, or stern
Although they can affect a similar area, a brow lift is not the same as eyelid surgery. The eyelids and brows are different structures, so eyelid surgery treats extra eyelid skin and a brow lift treats brow position. Some patients need only a brow lift or eyelid surgery, while others benefit from both procedures.
Cosmetic and Functional Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is nose surgery that can change nasal shape, size, or structure. Rhinoplasty may focus on appearance, breathing, or both.
Rhinoplasty may address:
- A bump on the bridge
- A drooping nasal tip
- A boxy nasal tip
- A nose that is not straight
- Overall nose size or projection
- Nose asymmetry
- Breathing issues related to structure
When breathing is part of the concern, the procedure may include work on the septum, which is the wall between the nostrils. This part of surgery is called septoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty refines how the nose looks, while functional nasal surgery focuses on breathing and airflow.
Otoplasty, Also Called Ear Surgery
Ear surgery, also called otoplasty, changes the shape, position, or size of the ears. Prominent ears that stick out may be improved with otoplasty.
Patients may consider otoplasty for:
- Ears that sit far from the head
- Uneven ear shape or position
- Overdeveloped ear cartilage folds
- Ears that stand out from the head
- Stretched or uneven earlobes
This procedure is common for adults and children. For children, the timing depends on ear growth, maturity, and family goals.
Upper Lip Lift Surgery
A lip lift is designed to shorten the space between the upper lip and the nose. Clinically, this measurement is often called the upper lip length. The procedure may make the upper lip look more visible without adding filler.
Lip lift surgery can help improve:
- A long space between the nose and upper lip
- Less upper tooth visibility with a smile
- A thin upper lip appearance
- Lip proportions that feel unbalanced
- Aging changes around the mouth
Lip lift surgery differs from lip filler. Filler adds volume. A lip lift improves the upper lip by changing its position and visible shape.
Facial Implant Surgery for the Chin, Cheeks, and Jawline
Facial implants may improve balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline. Chin surgery can improve facial profile balance when the chin looks small compared with the nose or other features.
Facial implant surgery may include:
- Chin implants
- Cheek implants
- Jawline implant surgery
Because the nose and chin affect how the face looks from the side, chin surgery may sometimes be combined with rhinoplasty.
Facial Fat Grafting
With facial fat grafting, fat from the patient’s own body is used to restore facial volume. Fat is usually taken from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, processed, and placed into the face.
Facial fat grafting may help with:
- Sunken-looking cheeks
- Under-eye volume loss
- Facial volume loss from aging
- Thinning soft tissue
- Reduced facial harmony
Fat grafting can support facial rejuvenation on its own or be combined with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Common Breast Surgery Options
Breast surgery is one of the most common areas of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in Canada. Breast procedures may increase volume, reduce size, lift the breasts, improve symmetry, or restore breast shape after cancer surgery.
Breast Implants and Fat Transfer Augmentation
Implants or fat transfer may be used in breast augmentation to increase breast size and improve shape. Saline and silicone gel are common breast implant options. The choice of implant depends on body type, breast tissue, goals, and surgeon guidance.
Breast augmentation may address:
- Naturally smaller breast volume
- Pregnancy-related breast volume loss
- Less breast fullness after weight change
- Breast size or shape imbalance
- A desire for more breast fullness in clothing
Patients often worry that breast augmentation may look too large or unnatural. A natural-looking plan should consider chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance.
Breast Lift for Sagging Breasts
Mastopexy, commonly called a breast lift, raises and reshapes breasts that sit lower than desired. A breast lift does not mainly increase breast volume. Instead, the goal is to improve breast position and shape.
Common breast lift concerns include:
- Sagging breasts
- Nipples that sit low or point down
- Enlarged or stretched areolas
- Loose skin on the breasts
- Breast shape changes from pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
Some patients choose a breast lift with implants for more upper breast fullness. Some patients choose a breast lift without implants for a more natural result.
Breast Reduction Procedure
Breast reduction removes extra breast tissue, fat, and skin to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and more balanced.
Common breast reduction concerns include:
- Neck strain
- Pain in the shoulders
- Pain in the back
- Bra strap marks
- Rashes under the breasts
- Limited comfort during physical activity
- Difficulty fitting bras or clothes
In Canada, breast reduction may be considered medically necessary in some cases. Coverage depends on provincial requirements, symptoms, and medical assessment.
Revision Breast Implant Surgery
Breast implant revision adjusts or replaces existing breast implants. This surgery may address cosmetic concerns, medical concerns, or both.
Breast implant revision may be needed for:
- A change in preferred implant size
- Breast implant rupture
- Capsular contracture, a firm scar tissue response around an implant
- Implant shifting
- Breasts that look uneven
- Aging changes after breast augmentation
- Breast implant removal
Some patients benefit from implant removal together with a breast lift. Other patients choose new implants with a different size, shape, or placement.
Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery helps rebuild the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy. Implants, natural tissue, or a mix of both may be used for breast reconstruction.
Types of breast reconstruction may include:
- Implant-supported breast reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction with natural tissue flaps
- Reconstruction of the nipple and areola
- Fat grafting for contour improvement
- Symmetry-focused revision surgery
Breast reconstruction is a very personal decision. Some patients choose reconstruction. Some patients decide not to rebuild the breast and remain flat. Either choice can be valid.
Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery is used to reduce enlarged male breast tissue. It may involve liposuction, gland removal, or both.
Common gynecomastia concerns include:
- Fullness around the nipples
- Gland tissue under the areola
- Chest fullness
- An uneven male chest shape
- Discomfort being shirtless, exercising, or wearing fitted shirts
The best technique depends on whether the fullness is caused by fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or a mix of these.
Types of Body Contouring Surgery
Body contouring procedures can improve shape by removing extra skin, reducing stubborn fat, or tightening tissue. Pregnancy, aging, and major weight loss are common reasons people consider body contouring.
Tummy Tuck Surgery, Also Called Abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes extra abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal wall. The procedure may also repair diastasis recti, which means separated abdominal muscles.
A tummy tuck may address:
- Loose abdominal skin
- An overhang in the lower belly
- Stretch marks on skin below the belly button
- Diastasis recti
- Changes after pregnancy or weight loss
A tummy tuck should not be viewed as weight-loss surgery. It is best for patients who are near a stable weight and want to improve abdominal shape.
Liposuction for Body Contouring
Liposuction removes localized fat using a thin tube called a cannula. The goal is contouring, not general weight loss.
Liposuction may treat:
- Belly area
- Side waist areas, often called love handles
- Hip area
- Thigh contours
- Arm fullness
- Back rolls
- Chin and neck
- The chest
- The knees
Good skin tone matters. If the skin is loose, liposuction by itself may not be enough. A skin-tightening or skin removal procedure may be needed in that situation.
Mommy Makeover Surgery
A mommy makeover is tailored to the patient and may treat changes from pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. This plan often brings together breast surgery and abdominal contouring.
Common mommy makeover procedures include:
- Tummy tuck
- Breast lift
- Breast augmentation
- A breast reduction procedure
- Body contouring with liposuction
- Fat grafting
Although the name suggests otherwise, the procedure is not only for mothers. Anyone with similar changes may consider this type of plan. The best mommy makeover plan should consider health, goals, recovery time, and whether future pregnancy is expected.
Brachioplasty, or Arm Lift Surgery
An arm lift, also called brachioplasty, removes loose skin from the upper arms.
An arm lift may address:
- Hanging upper arm skin
- Weight-loss-related arm skin looseness
- Upper arm changes from aging
- Feeling uncomfortable in sleeveless tops
- Skin friction in the upper arms
The trade-off is a scar along the inner or back part of the arm. For many patients, better shape is worth the scar, but this should be discussed carefully.
Thigh Lift
A thigh lift removes extra loose skin from the thighs. Major weight loss is a common reason for thigh lift surgery.
Thigh lift surgery can help improve:
- Loose skin on the inner thighs
- Chafing from loose thigh skin
- Pants that do not fit well
- Heaviness in the thighs from loose skin
- Loose thigh skin after bariatric surgery or weight loss
There are different thigh lift patterns. The right option depends on the amount of skin to remove and where the looseness is located.
Body Contouring Lift
A body lift removes extra loose skin around the lower body. The procedure may improve several areas, including the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
Body lift surgery may be helpful after:
- Large weight loss
- Surgery for weight loss
- Changes in body shape after pregnancy
- Major loose skin from aging
Because it is a larger surgery, recovery takes more time. A stable weight and good overall health are important before body lift surgery.
Body Contouring With Fat Transfer
Fat grafting moves fat from one area of the body to another. The goal may be natural volume, smoother contour, or both.
Common areas for fat grafting include:
- Breast contour
- Buttock volume
- Hip contour
- Facial soft tissue
- Contour irregularities after injury or surgery
Fat grafting uses your own tissue, but some transferred fat may not survive. The result can shift over time, and some patients may need more than one session.
Procedures for Skin, Scars, and Surface Concerns
Plastic surgeons may also treat scars, skin surface concerns, and soft tissue issues.
Scar Treatment and Revision
A scar that is raised, tight, wide, or noticeable may be improved with scar revision. It may not erase the scar, but it can make it less raised, tight, wide, or noticeable.
Scar revision may address:
- Scarring after surgery
- Scarring after an injury
- Scarring after burns
- Bulky scars
- Tight scars
- Movement-limiting scars
Treatment may involve surgery, copyright injections, laser treatment, silicone therapy, or a combination.
Plastic Surgery for Moles, Cysts, and Skin Lesions
Plastic surgeons often remove benign skin lesions, cysts, moles, and lumps when a careful closure is important. Some lesions need medical assessment to rule out skin cancer.
Skin lesion removal may be done for:
- Skin irritation
- A growing lesion
- Bleeding from the lesion
- Concern about how it looks
- Diagnosis
- Relief from discomfort
If a mole changes or a skin lesion looks suspicious, it should be assessed by a qualified medical professional.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction Procedures
After skin cancer removal, reconstruction may be needed to close the wound and restore appearance. Skin cancer reconstruction is often needed on the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
Reconstruction after skin cancer may include:
- Closing the area directly
- Using a skin graft
- Reconstruction with local flaps
- A more complex repair
The priority is safe cancer removal, with function and appearance preserved as much as possible.
Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Not every patient requires surgery. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments can help with early signs of aging, facial lines, volume loss, and skin quality. These treatments usually have less downtime, but results are more temporary.
BOTOX and Other Neuromodulators
BOTOX and other neuromodulators work by relaxing selected facial muscles. Neuromodulators are commonly chosen for lines caused by facial movement.
Common areas include:
- Frown lines between the brows
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Eye-area smile lines
- Lines on the sides of the nose
- Dimpling in the chin
- Neck bands for some patients
Results are temporary and usually require repeat treatments. Treatment should often create a softer, more rested look instead of a frozen appearance.
Injectable Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can restore or add volume. They are often made with hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance that shapes and supports soft tissue.
Fillers may treat:
- Lip volume
- Cheek contour
- Chin shape
- Jawline
- Tear trough hollowing
- Smile line folds
- Lines from the mouth corners toward the chin
Dermal filler results depend on product choice, injection technique, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. To avoid an overfilled look, filler treatment should be planned carefully and conservatively.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel uses a controlled chemical solution to improve the outer layers of skin.
Chemical peels may address:
- Skin tone irregularity
- Dull skin
- Fine surface lines
- Photoaging
- Light acne marks
- Skin texture concerns
Peels come in different strengths, from light to deeper options. Recovery depends on peel type.
Energy-Based Aesthetic Skin Treatments
Laser and energy-based treatments can improve skin tone, redness, texture, hair growth, scars, and signs of aging.
Common options may include:
- Resurfacing laser treatment
- IPL, or intense pulsed light
- Radiofrequency-based treatments
- Treatments for mild skin laxity
- Laser hair removal or reduction
- Vascular laser treatment for redness or broken vessels
These treatments should be matched to the patient’s skin type, skin tone, and concern. Patients with darker skin tones need careful treatment planning because pigment changes can be a concern.
Dermabrasion vs. Microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a deeper resurfacing procedure that removes outer skin layers. Microdermabrasion is a lighter, more superficial treatment.
Patients may consider these treatments for:
- Skin texture
- Minor acne scarring
- Skin dullness
- Surface irregularity
- Early fine lines
Choosing between these treatments depends on skin quality, goals, recovery time, and risk tolerance.
Choosing the Right Plastic Surgery Procedure
Choosing the right procedure begins with the concern, not the procedure name. It is common for patients to ask about one procedure and discover that another option may better suit their anatomy.
Examples include:
- Heavy upper lids can be caused by extra eyelid skin, a low brow, or both.
- Jawline softness may be related to skin laxity, neck bands, fat, or chin position.
- A full abdomen may be caused by fat, loose skin, muscle separation, or internal weight.
- Breasts that look flat may need lifting, added volume, fat grafting, or more than one procedure.
- Under-eye bags can be caused by fat pads, hollowing, skin laxity, or pigmentation.
A clear plastic surgery plan should answer three key questions:
- What is creating the concern?
- What procedure addresses the cause most directly?
- What trade-offs should be expected with that choice?
These trade-offs may include scars, downtime, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Common Questions and Concerns Before Plastic Surgery
Most patients have mixed feelings before plastic surgery. Excitement is common, but nervousness is common too. Concerns about safety, pain, scars, recovery, cost, and natural results are very common.
“Will I Still Look Like Myself?”
This is one of the most common concerns. Most people want to look like a refreshed version of themselves, not like someone else. Natural-looking plastic surgery should respect your facial features, body frame, age, and personal style.
A healthy goal is often improved balance instead of perfection.
“How Much Downtime Will I Need?”
Downtime varies by procedure. Little or no downtime may be needed after many non-surgical treatments. Procedures such as tummy tuck, body lift, or mommy makeover usually need more recovery planning.
Most patients should prepare for:
- Bruising and swelling
- Restrictions on exercise or lifting
- Time off work
- Follow-up appointments
- Scar healing support
- Slow return to workouts
- Final results that take time to settle
Healing takes time. For many procedures, results continue to refine over weeks and months.
“Can Plastic Surgery Scars Be Hidden?”
Any surgery that uses an incision creates a scar. The goal is not scar-free surgery, but careful scar placement and good healing.
Many factors affect scar quality, including:
- Family scar tendencies
- Natural skin tone
- The kind of surgery performed
- Scar location
- Tension along the incision
- Smoking status
- Exposure to the sun
- Post-surgery aftercare
A scar often becomes less noticeable over time, but it will not vanish completely.
“What Should I Know About Plastic Surgery Safety?”
Every surgery has risk. Possible risks include bleeding, infection, poor scarring, anesthesia problems, asymmetry, delayed healing, numbness, fluid buildup, and dissatisfaction with the result.
A safe procedure depends on factors such as:
- General health
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Smoking, vaping, or nicotine exposure
- The procedure selected
- The surgery facility
- The type of anesthesia
- The surgeon’s skill, training, and experience
- Your follow-up care
During consultation, patients should learn about benefits, risks, alternatives, and realistic expectations.
What Canadians Should Know About Plastic Surgery
In Canada, plastic surgery is regulated through medical licensing, provincial colleges, hospital systems, surgical facilities, and professional standards. Patients should understand the difference between marketing terms and recognized medical training.
Finding a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
Training and credentials should be a major part of choosing a plastic surgeon in Canada. A plastic surgeon should have medical training, surgical training, and certification in the specialty of plastic surgery.
Important consultation questions include:
- Are you certified as a plastic surgeon?
- Are you licensed to perform surgery in this province?
- Is this a procedure you perform regularly?
- Which surgical facility will be used?
- Who will provide the anesthesia?
- What are the risks for my specific case?
- How are complications handled?
- What does post-operative follow-up include?
- Can I see results from similar cases?
Asking questions is not being difficult. It is about knowing what to expect before moving forward.
Canadian Cosmetic Surgery Pricing
Plastic surgery pricing in Canada varies widely. Procedure complexity, surgeon experience, anesthesia, facility fees, implants or devices, garments, follow-up care, and location can all affect price.
In major Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal, fees may be higher due to overhead and demand. Costs may vary in smaller Canadian cities, but price should not outweigh safety, training, and follow-up care.
A bargain price is not always a good deal if it comes with weaker safety, training, facility standards, or aftercare.
Medical Tourism vs. Surgery in Canada
Lower-cost surgery outside Canada may appeal to some Canadians. This may seem appealing, but there are extra risks to think about.
Concerns with medical tourism may include:
- Difficulty getting follow-up care
- Travelling before healing is complete
- Infection-related complications
- Different surgical standards
- Less access to surgical records
- Challenges managing post-surgery problems in Canada
- Possible language barriers
- Possible costs for corrective surgery
When surgery is done closer to home, follow-up may be easier if concerns or complications occur.
How to Prepare for a Plastic Surgery Consultation
Your consultation is the time to understand what can be done safely and realistically. The process should feel informative, not rushed or pressured.
Before a consultation, consider preparing in these ways:
- List your main concerns before the visit.
- Take a list of all medications and supplements you use.
- Tell the surgeon about your medical history.
- Be honest about smoking, vaping, cannabis use, and nicotine exposure.
- Bring photos if they help show your goals.
- Ask about recovery, scars, risks, and alternatives.
- Find out what result is realistic for your anatomy.
A strong cosmetic procedures consultation includes clear discussion of treatment options. A responsible plan may involve waiting, starting with a smaller treatment, improving health, or deciding against surgery.
Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?
A good candidate is usually someone who is healthy, informed, and realistic. They understand surgery can improve appearance, but it cannot create perfection or solve every life concern.
You may be a suitable candidate if:
- Your overall health is good
- You can explain a clear concern
- You are at a stable weight for body contouring
- You can avoid smoking and nicotine before and after surgery
- You understand healing takes time
- You understand and accept the trade-offs
- You want the procedure for yourself
- You have realistic goals
It may be better to delay surgery if pregnancy, major weight loss plans, nicotine use, unstable health, or outside pressure are present.
Combined Plastic Surgery Procedures
Some procedures can be combined safely. In some cases, procedures should be separated into different surgeries. Doing more than one procedure at once may shorten total recovery, but it can increase surgery length and healing stress.
Common combinations include:
- Combining facelift and neck lift
- Upper facial rejuvenation with eyelid surgery and brow lift
- Profile balancing with rhinoplasty and chin surgery
- Breast lift plus volume enhancement
- Tummy tuck with liposuction
- Mommy makeover surgery combinations
- Combining body lift with arm or thigh surgery
- Fat grafting with facial surgery
The safest plan depends on your health, procedure length, anesthesia, recovery support, and risk level.
A Final Word on Canadian Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery in Canada includes many cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Some procedures improve the face, breasts, or body. Reconstructive options may repair tissue after cancer, injury, burns, or medical conditions. Wrinkles, volume loss, skin texture, and early aging changes may also be improved with non-surgical treatments.
The right procedure is not always the most popular option. It is the one that fits your anatomy, goals, health, and comfort level.
A thoughtful plan should focus on safety, natural-looking results, clear expectations, and proper follow-up care. Before choosing eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift surgery, or reconstructive plastic surgery, it helps to understand what each option can and cannot do.