In Canada, plastic surgery covers many surgical options that may refine, repair, or improve the face and body. Some procedures are known as cosmetic, meaning they are chosen to improve how a person looks. Reconstructive plastic surgery may be used after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions to help rebuild form or function.
People across Canada consider plastic surgery for many different concerns. Some people are looking for a more refreshed look. Body changes from pregnancy, weight loss, or aging may lead some people to consider surgery. Plastic surgery may also help after trauma, skin cancer, breast cancer, or a congenital concern. The best procedure depends on your anatomy, goals, health, lifestyle, and available recovery time.
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. It also reviews what to consider before booking a consultation.
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is commonly divided into two main categories, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is used to improve or refine appearance. Most cosmetic procedures are elective, which means they are planned by choice rather than medical need.
Patients often choose cosmetic surgery to help with:
- Supporting better facial harmony
- Reducing age-related changes
- Improving body contours
- Improving volume changes after weight loss or pregnancy
- Addressing concerns with the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, breasts, abdomen, arms, or thighs
- Supporting a better fit in clothing
- Improving self-confidence while keeping results natural-looking
Across Canada, cosmetic plastic surgery is usually paid for by the patient. The total fee can depend on the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia, follow-up visits, and location.
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive plastic surgery is focused on restoring form and function. Reconstructive procedures may be recommended after cancer surgery, trauma, burns, infections, birth differences, or medical conditions.
Common examples include:
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- Skin cancer reconstruction following tumour removal
- Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
- Surgical treatment for burn-related changes
- Hand surgery
- Scar treatment and revision
- Wound repair
- Reconstruction after facial trauma
- Congenital difference repair
Provincial health plans may cover some reconstructive procedures when they are medically necessary. Purely cosmetic changes are usually paid for privately.
Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures
Many facial plastic surgery procedures focus on balance, aging changes, and a refreshed appearance. In many cases, the goal is not a dramatic change. The most pleasing results are often natural-looking and balanced.
Facelift Surgery, Also Called Rhytidectomy
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, improves sagging in the lower face and jawline. A facelift can address jowls, loose facial skin, and deeper folds around the mouth.
Facelift surgery can address concerns such as:
- Jowls near the jawline
- Loose lower facial skin
- Deep facial folds near the mouth
- Drooping cheek tissue
- Poor definition between the face and neck
Modern facelift surgery often treats deeper support layers below the skin. That deeper support can help create a smoother result that lasts longer and avoids a pulled look. A facelift may be combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
Neck Lift Surgery (Platysmaplasty)
A neck lift is used to improve neck skin laxity, muscle bands, and under-chin fullness. When the neck muscle is tightened, the procedure is called platysmaplasty.
A neck lift may address:
- Vertical neck bands
- Extra neck skin
- Reduced jawline sharpness
- Fullness under the chin
- A “turkey neck” appearance
In some cases, the plan includes tightening both skin and muscle. Under-chin liposuction may be helpful for certain patients. In many cases, the face and neck age together, so a facelift and neck lift may be planned at the same time.
Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, improves tired-looking eyes by removing or adjusting extra skin, fat, or tissue around the eyelids.
Upper eyelid surgery may help with:
- Heavy upper lids
- Loose upper eyelid skin
- Eyes that look tired or aged
- Extra skin that sits against the eyelashes
- Vision concerns in some medical cases
Lower eyelid surgery can address:
- Lower eyelid bags
- Puffiness beneath the eyes
- Extra skin below the eyes
- Dark-looking shadows under the eyes
- Tired-looking eyes that do not improve with rest
Eyelid surgery is one of the most common facial procedures because small changes around the eyes can make the whole face look more rested.
Brow Lift Surgery for a Heavy Brow
Brow lift surgery, or a forehead lift, is used to raise a low or heavy brow. By lifting the brow, the procedure may improve the upper eyes and soften forehead heaviness.
A brow lift may help with:
- Low or drooping eyebrows
- Heavy upper eyelids caused by brow descent
- Forehead wrinkles
- Lines between the brows
- A facial expression that appears tired, sad, or serious
A brow lift should not be confused with eyelid surgery. The eyelids and brows are different structures, so eyelid surgery treats extra eyelid skin and a brow lift treats brow position. Depending on anatomy, a patient may need one procedure, the other, or both.
Nose Surgery Procedure (Rhinoplasty)
The shape, size, or structure of the nose can be changed with rhinoplasty, often called a nose job. Depending on the patient, rhinoplasty can be cosmetic, functional, or a combination.
Nose surgery can address concerns such as:
- A nasal bridge bump
- Tip droop
- A wide or boxy tip
- A crooked nasal shape
- Overall nose size or projection
- Nasal asymmetry
- Airflow issues caused by nasal structure
When breathing is part of the concern, the procedure may include work on the septum, which is the wall between the nostrils. The medical term for septum surgery is septoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty refines how the nose looks, while functional nasal surgery focuses on breathing and airflow.
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
The shape, position, or size of the ears may be changed with ear surgery, also called otoplasty. It is often used to correct ears that stick out.
Common otoplasty concerns include:
- Protruding ears
- Asymmetry between the ears
- Large ear cartilage folds
- Ears with too much projection
- Stretched or uneven earlobes
Ear surgery can be considered for adults as well as children. For children, the timing depends on ear growth, maturity, and family goals.
Lip Lift Surgery
A lip lift shortens the space between the upper lip and the nose. This area is known as the upper lip length. By changing lip position, a lip lift can make the upper lip more visible without adding volume with filler.
Lip lift surgery can help improve:
- A lengthened upper lip area
- Less upper tooth visibility with a smile
- Limited visible upper lip
- Lip imbalance
- Aging in the lip and mouth area
A lip lift is different from lip filler. Filler adds volume. The purpose of a lip lift is to change the upper lip position and shape rather than just add volume.
Facial Implant Surgery for the Chin, Cheeks, and Jawline
Balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline may be improved with facial implants. Chin surgery can improve facial profile balance when the chin looks small compared with the nose or other features.
Facial implant options may include:
- Chin augmentation implants
- Cheek implants
- Jawline implant surgery
For profile balance, chin surgery and rhinoplasty may be combined in select cases.
Fat Grafting to the Face
Facial fat grafting uses a patient’s own fat to restore volume. Areas such as the abdomen or thighs are often used as the fat source before the fat is processed and placed into the face.
Patients may consider facial fat grafting for:
- Sunken-looking cheeks
- Under-eye hollowing
- Lost facial volume due to aging
- Soft tissue thinning
- Uneven facial fullness
Fat grafting can be used alone or with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Breast Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery are common parts of 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
Breast size and shape can be increased with breast augmentation using implants or fat transfer. Breast implants may be filled with saline or silicone gel. The choice of implant depends on body type, breast tissue, goals, and surgeon guidance.
Patients may consider breast augmentation for:
- Naturally small breasts
- Lost breast volume following pregnancy
- Less breast fullness after weight change
- Uneven breast size or shape
- Improved breast shape in fitted clothing
Patients often worry about looking too large or unnatural. Planning should account for chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and future maintenance.
Breast Lift Procedure
Mastopexy, commonly called a breast lift, raises and reshapes breasts that sit lower than desired. A lift changes position and shape rather than mainly adding volume. The procedure focuses on improving breast position and shape.
Common breast lift concerns include:
- Lower breast position
- Nipples that sit low or point down
- Areolas that have stretched
- Stretched breast skin
- Breast changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes
Some patients combine a breast lift with implants for more upper breast fullness. A lift without implants may be preferred by patients who do not want added implant volume.
Breast Reduction for Comfort and Shape
Breast reduction removes extra breast tissue, fat, and skin to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and more balanced.
Breast reduction surgery can help improve:
- Chronic neck pain
- Shoulder strain
- Upper back pain
- Shoulder grooves from bra straps
- Rashes under the breasts
- Trouble exercising
- Difficulty finding clothing that fits
Breast reduction may be viewed as medically necessary in Canada in certain cases. Coverage depends on provincial rules, symptoms, and medical assessment.
Breast Implant Revision Procedure
Existing breast implants may be adjusted or replaced with breast implant revision. It may be needed for cosmetic reasons or medical concerns.
Breast implant revision may be needed for:
- A change in preferred implant size
- A ruptured implant
- Firm scar tissue around an implant, called capsular contracture
- Breast implant movement
- Asymmetry between the breasts
- Natural aging changes after breast implants
- Breast implant removal
Some patients benefit from implant removal together with a breast lift. New implants may be chosen with a changed size, shape, or position.
Breast Reconstruction After Cancer Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery helps rebuild the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy. It may use implants, natural tissue, or a combination.
Breast reconstruction options may include:
- Implant-based reconstruction
- Reconstruction using tissue flaps
- Nipple and areola reconstruction
- Fat grafting
- Surgery to refine breast symmetry
Breast reconstruction is a very personal decision. Some people prefer to have reconstruction. Some patients choose a flat closure instead. Either choice can be valid.
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
Male breast reduction, also called gynecomastia surgery, treats enlarged male breast tissue. Treatment may involve liposuction, gland tissue removal, or both.
Gynecomastia surgery may address:
- Fullness around the nipples
- Fullness under the areola
- A fuller male chest
- Male chest asymmetry
- Self-consciousness in swimwear, gym settings, or fitted clothing
The best technique depends on whether the fullness is caused by fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or a mix of these.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for Body Shape
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 or abdominoplasty removes loose abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck may include repair of separated abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti.
Patients may consider a tummy tuck for:
- Extra abdominal skin
- A lower belly overhang
- Stretch-marked lower belly skin
- Separated core muscles
- Body changes from pregnancy or weight loss
Tummy tuck surgery is not a general weight-loss procedure. It is best for patients who are near a stable weight and want to improve abdominal shape.
Fat Reduction With Liposuction
Localized fat can be removed with liposuction using a thin tube called a cannula. It is used for body contouring, not general weight loss.
Liposuction may be used on areas such as:
- Abdomen
- Love handles or flanks
- The hips
- Thigh contours
- The upper arms
- Back rolls
- Under the chin and neck
- Chest fullness
- Knee area
Good skin tone matters. Liposuction alone may not be enough when the skin is loose. When skin laxity is significant, surgery to remove skin may be a better option.
Mommy Makeover Surgery
A mommy makeover is tailored to the patient and may treat changes from pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. A mommy makeover commonly includes surgery for the breasts and abdomen.
A customized mommy makeover may involve:
- Abdominal contouring with tummy tuck
- Breast lift
- Surgical breast enhancement
- A breast reduction procedure
- Body contouring with liposuction
- Fat grafting
Although the name suggests otherwise, the procedure is not only for mothers. It may be suitable for anyone with similar body changes. The best plan depends on health, goals, recovery time, and whether future pregnancy is planned.
Arm Lift for Loose Upper Arm Skin
Loose upper arm skin can be removed with an arm lift, also called brachioplasty.
Arm lift surgery can help improve:
- Loose skin along the upper arms
- Skin laxity after weight loss
- Arm skin changes over time
- Avoiding sleeveless clothing
- Chafing from upper arm skin
Arm lift surgery leaves a scar along the inner or back part of the arm. The scar may be worthwhile for patients who want better arm shape, but it should be reviewed carefully.
Thigh Lift
Loose thigh skin can be removed with a thigh lift. Thigh lift surgery is common after significant weight loss.
A thigh lift may help with:
- Extra inner thigh skin
- Chafing from loose thigh skin
- Trouble with pants fit
- Extra skin that feels heavy
- Loose thigh skin after bariatric surgery or weight loss
There are different thigh lift patterns. The right option depends on how much skin needs to be removed and where the looseness is located.
Body Contouring Lift
Loose skin around the lower body can be removed with a body lift. It may improve the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
Common reasons for body lift surgery include:
- A major weight change
- Surgery for weight loss
- Post-pregnancy body changes
- Age-related skin laxity
Body lift surgery is more extensive, so recovery is usually longer. A stable weight and good overall health are important before body lift surgery.
Fat Transfer to the Body
Fat can be moved from one body area to another with fat grafting. This procedure may improve contour or add volume using the patient’s own fat.
Body fat grafting can involve:
- Breast volume
- Buttocks
- Hips
- Facial soft tissue
- Contour changes after surgery or injury
Although fat grafting uses your own fat, not all transferred fat will survive. The result can shift over time, and some patients may need more than one session.
Procedures for Skin, Scars, and Surface Concerns
Beyond face, breast, and body surgery, plastic surgery may include skin, scar, and soft tissue procedures.
Surgical Scar Revision
Scar revision improves the look or feel of a scar. It may not erase the scar, but it can make it less raised, tight, wide, or noticeable.
Common scar revision concerns include:
- Surgery-related scars
- Scarring after an injury
- Burn-related scars
- Thick scars
- Scars that feel tight
- Scars that limit movement
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. Certain lesions should be checked medically to rule out skin cancer.
Skin lesion removal may be done for:
- Skin irritation
- Growth
- Bleeding or crusting
- A cosmetic concern
- Diagnostic testing
- Improved comfort
A qualified medical professional should assess any changing mole or suspicious skin lesion.
Plastic Surgery After Skin Cancer
When skin cancer is removed, plastic surgery reconstruction may help close the area and restore appearance. Common areas include the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
A skin cancer reconstruction plan may use:
- Direct surgical closure
- Skin graft reconstruction
- Local flaps
- Complex reconstruction
The goal is safe cancer removal while preserving function and appearance as much as possible.
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures
Not every patient needs surgery. Early signs of aging, facial lines, volume loss, and skin quality concerns may be improved with non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Compared with surgery, non-surgical treatments often have less downtime but need maintenance.
BOTOX and Other Neuromodulators
BOTOX and other neuromodulators work by relaxing selected facial muscles. These treatments are often used to soften expression lines.
BOTOX and neuromodulators may treat:
- Lines between the eyebrows
- Forehead lines
- Eye-area smile lines
- Expression lines on the nose
- A dimpled chin appearance
- Selected neck bands
Because results are temporary, repeat treatments are usually expert cosmetic plastic surgery needed. A natural neuromodulator result should look softer and rested, not stiff or frozen.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Dermal fillers restore or add volume. They are often made with hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance that shapes and supports soft tissue.
Patients may consider fillers for:
- Lip shape
- Cheeks
- Chin contour
- Jawline contour
- Hollows beneath the eyes
- Lines from the nose to the mouth
- Mouth-corner lines
The result from filler depends on the product, injection technique, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. A conservative plan matters because overfilling can create an unnatural look.
Medical Chemical Peels
Chemical peel treatment uses a controlled solution to refresh the outer skin layers.
Chemical peel treatments can help improve:
- Uneven colour
- Dull skin
- Fine lines
- Sun-damaged skin
- Acne-related marks
- Uneven texture
Peel strength can range from light to deeper treatments. Recovery depends on the type of peel.
Laser and Energy-Based Skin Treatments
These treatments may improve concerns such as uneven tone, redness, texture, hair growth, scars, and visible aging.
Patients may consider options such as:
- Resurfacing laser treatment
- Photofacial treatment with IPL
- Radiofrequency skin treatments
- Non-surgical skin tightening
- Laser treatment for unwanted hair
- Vascular laser for redness or broken vessels
Skin type, skin tone, and the concern being treated should guide the choice of treatment. This is especially important for patients with darker skin tones because pigment changes can be a risk.
Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Outer skin layers can be removed with dermabrasion, a deeper resurfacing procedure. Microdermabrasion treats the surface more gently and is not as deep.
These resurfacing treatments can improve:
- Texture
- Surface-level scars
- Dullness
- Uneven skin feel
- Small fine lines
The right option depends on skin quality, goals, downtime, and risk tolerance.
Finding the Right Plastic Surgery Option
The best place to start is the concern itself, not the name of a procedure. Many patients come in asking for one treatment, then learn that another option better matches their anatomy.
Common examples include:
- A heavy upper eyelid look may come from extra eyelid skin, brow descent, or both.
- A soft jawline may be caused by loose skin, neck bands, fat, or chin position.
- A full abdomen can 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.
- Fat pads, hollowing, skin laxity, or pigmentation may contribute to under-eye bags.
A helpful treatment plan should answer these three questions:
- What is causing the concern?
- Which option is the best match for that cause?
- What must be accepted with that option?
These trade-offs may include scars, downtime, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Patient Concerns Before Plastic Surgery
Mixed feelings are normal before a plastic surgery procedure. Excitement is common, but nervousness is common too. It is normal to worry about safety, pain, scars, recovery, cost, and whether the result will look natural.
“Will I Still Look Like Myself?”
This concern comes up often. Most people want to look like a refreshed version of themselves, not like someone else. A natural result should match your facial features, body frame, age, and personal style.
The goal is often to improve balance, not chase perfection.
“How Long Is the Recovery?”
Recovery depends on the procedure. Non-surgical treatments may need little or no downtime. Larger surgeries, such as tummy tuck, body lift, or mommy makeover, require more planning.
Plastic surgery recovery often involves:
- Post-surgery swelling and bruising
- Restrictions on exercise or lifting
- Time away from work
- Follow-up appointments
- Scar management
- A staged return to physical activity
- Final results that develop over time
Healing takes time. Many procedures improve over weeks and months.
“Can Plastic Surgery Scars Be Hidden?”
Surgery that involves an incision will create a scar. A good plan places scars as carefully as possible and supports healing.
The final scar can depend on:
- Genetic healing patterns
- Your skin tone
- Procedure type
- Scar location
- Pulling on the healing incision
- Smoking and vaping status
- How much sun the scar gets
- Scar aftercare
Scars tend to soften and fade, but they usually remain to some degree.
“How Safe Is Plastic Surgery?”
No surgery is completely risk-free. Possible risks include bleeding, infection, poor scarring, anesthesia problems, asymmetry, delayed healing, numbness, fluid buildup, and dissatisfaction with the result.
Surgical safety depends on several factors, including:
- Your medical condition
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Nicotine or smoking use
- The planned procedure
- The surgery facility
- The type of anesthesia
- The surgeon’s skill, training, and experience
- Your follow-up care
Benefits, risks, alternatives, and realistic expectations should all be discussed during a consultation.
Important Plastic Surgery Information for Canadian Patients
In Canada, plastic surgery is regulated through medical licensing, provincial colleges, hospitals, surgical facilities, and professional standards. It is important to understand the difference between marketing language and recognized medical training.
Plastic Surgeon Credentials in Canada
If you are researching plastic surgery in Canada, look closely at training and credentials. Proper plastic surgery training includes medical training, surgical training, and specialty certification in plastic surgery.
Important consultation questions include:
- Are you certified in plastic surgery?
- Are you licensed by the provincial medical college?
- Is this a procedure you perform regularly?
- Where would my surgery be done?
- Who is responsible for anesthesia care?
- What are my personal risks with this procedure?
- How are complications handled?
- How many follow-up visits are included?
- Can I see examples of similar cases?
This is not about challenging the surgeon. It is about knowing what to expect before moving forward.
Plastic Surgery Costs in Canada
Fees for cosmetic plastic surgery in Canada can differ greatly. Pricing may depend on procedure complexity, surgeon experience, anesthesia, facility fees, implants or devices, garments, follow-up care, and location.
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.
If a very low price means less attention to safety, training, facility standards, or aftercare, it can be a warning sign.
Medical Tourism Compared With Plastic Surgery in Canada
Some Canadians consider travelling outside the country for lower-cost surgery. Although this may sound appealing, extra risks should be considered.
Possible concerns with surgery abroad include:
- Limited follow-up care
- Flying or travelling soon after surgery
- Possible infection
- Different facility or safety standards
- Hard-to-get records
- Challenges managing post-surgery problems in Canada
- Difficulty communicating clearly
- Additional costs if revision surgery is needed
Having surgery closer to home can make follow-up easier, especially if swelling, healing concerns, or complications occur.
What to Bring to a Plastic Surgery Consultation
A plastic surgery consultation helps clarify what is possible, safe, and realistic for your case. It should not feel rushed or pressured.
You can prepare for the visit by doing the following:
- Prepare a short list of your main concerns.
- Bring details about prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements.
- Tell the surgeon about your medical history.
- Be honest about smoking, vaping, cannabis use, and nicotine exposure.
- Bring photos if they help explain your goals.
- Discuss recovery, scarring, risks, and other options.
- Talk about realistic results based on your body or face.
A good consultation should clearly discuss your options. Sometimes the best advice is to wait, choose a smaller treatment, improve health first, or avoid surgery altogether.
Plastic Surgery Candidate Guidelines
Good candidates for plastic surgery are typically healthy, informed, and realistic. Realistic patients understand that surgery can help appearance, but it cannot make life perfect or solve every issue.
You may be ready for plastic surgery if:
- You are in good general health
- You can explain a clear concern
- Your weight is stable for body surgery
- You can follow smoking and nicotine restrictions
- You understand the recovery process
- You understand the risks and can accept them
- You are not doing it because of pressure from another person
- Your expectations are realistic
A safer plan may involve waiting if you are pregnant, planning major weight loss, using nicotine, managing unstable health, or feeling pressured.
Procedure Combinations in Plastic Surgery
Some procedures can be combined safely. Other procedures should be staged. Doing more than one procedure at once may shorten total recovery, but it can increase surgery length and healing stress.
Examples of combined procedures include:
- Facelift and neck lift surgery
- Upper facial rejuvenation with eyelid surgery and brow lift
- Combining rhinoplasty and chin surgery
- Mastopexy with augmentation
- Abdominal contouring with tummy tuck and liposuction
- Combined mommy makeover procedures
- Body lift plus thigh or arm contouring
- Fat grafting with facial surgery
The safest plan depends on health, procedure length, anesthesia, recovery support, and risk level.
Understanding Your Plastic Surgery Options in Canada
In Canada, plastic surgery covers a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive options. Some options are designed to refine facial, breast, or body shape. Some procedures restore tissue after cancer, injury, burns, or medical conditions. Injectable and skin treatments may help with wrinkles, volume loss, texture concerns, and early signs of aging.
The right procedure is not always the most popular option. It is the one that fits your anatomy, goals, health, and comfort level.
A responsible approach should be built around safety, natural-looking results, clear expectations, and proper follow-up care. If you are considering eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift surgery, or reconstructive plastic surgery, start by learning what each option can and cannot do.