Plastic surgery includes many surgical options that can reshape, restore, or improve the face and body. When surgery is chosen mainly to enhance appearance, it is often called cosmetic surgery. When plastic surgery helps rebuild body contouring form or function after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions, it is called reconstructive surgery.
People across Canada consider plastic surgery for many personal goals. For some people, the goal is to look more refreshed. Some patients hope to restore their body after changes from pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Some people seek care after trauma, skin cancer, breast cancer, or a congenital concern. Choosing the right procedure depends on anatomy, goals, health, lifestyle, and recovery needs.
This guide explains the main types of plastic surgery procedures in Canada, including facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, reconstructive surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. It also reviews what to consider before booking a consultation.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Compared With Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
In general, plastic surgery is grouped into cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures
Cosmetic plastic surgery deals with appearance-related goals. These procedures are usually elective, which means they are planned by choice and are not medically required.
Common goals include:
- Refining facial balance
- Improving visible signs of aging
- Creating a more balanced body shape
- Restoring volume after weight loss or pregnancy
- Addressing concerns with the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, breasts, abdomen, arms, or thighs
- Making clothing feel or fit better
- Improving confidence in a natural-looking way
Across Canada, cosmetic plastic surgery is usually paid for by the patient. Fees are affected by factors such as the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia plan, follow-up care, and city or province.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive surgery helps repair or restore form and function. Patients may need reconstructive surgery after cancer surgery, trauma, burns, infections, birth differences, or medical conditions.
Common types of reconstructive surgery include:
- Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy
- Skin cancer reconstruction following tumour removal
- Cleft lip and palate repair
- Burn injury reconstruction
- Hand reconstruction
- Surgical scar revision
- Wound repair
- Repair after facial trauma
- Repair of congenital differences
When reconstructive procedures are medically necessary, some may be covered by a provincial health plan. Changes done only for cosmetic reasons are usually not covered.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for the Face
Plastic surgery for the face can help improve balance, reduce visible aging, and create a more refreshed appearance. The goal is usually not to look “different.” The most pleasing results are often natural-looking and balanced.
Rhytidectomy, Commonly Called Facelift Surgery
A facelift or rhytidectomy can improve loose tissue in the lower face and jawline. Patients may choose facelift surgery for jowls, loose facial skin, and deeper folds near the mouth.
Patients often consider facelift surgery for:
- Sagging jowls along the jawline
- Loose lower facial skin
- Deep facial folds near the mouth
- Drooping cheek tissue
- Reduced definition from the jawline into the neck
Modern facelift surgery often treats deeper support layers below the skin. This can create a smoother, longer-lasting result without a pulled look. A facelift may be combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
Neck Lift Procedure (Platysmaplasty)
Loose skin, muscle bands, and fullness under the chin may be improved with a neck lift. The medical term for tightening the neck muscle is platysmaplasty.
A neck lift may address:
- Visible neck bands
- Loose skin on the neck
- A soft or undefined jawline
- Submental fullness
- A “turkey neck” look
In some cases, the plan includes tightening both skin and muscle. For patients with extra fat but good skin tone, liposuction under the chin may help. The face and neck often change at the same time, so facelift and neck lift surgery may be combined.
Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty, commonly called eyelid surgery, can improve tired-looking eyes by removing or adjusting extra eyelid skin, fat, or tissue.
Common upper eyelid concerns include:
- Heaviness in the upper eyelids
- Extra skin on the upper eyelids
- Eyes that look tired or aged
- Upper eyelid skin that touches the lashes
- Vision concerns in some medical cases
Patients may choose lower eyelid surgery for:
- Under-eye bags
- Under-eye swelling or fullness
- Loose skin under the eyes
- Dark-looking shadows under the eyes
- A tired appearance that does not improve with sleep
Many patients choose eyelid surgery because small improvements around the eyes can make the whole face look more awake and rested.
Brow Lift Surgery (Forehead Lift)
Brow lift surgery, or a forehead lift, is used to raise a low or heavy brow. A brow lift can make the upper eye area look more open and reduce forehead heaviness.
Brow lift surgery can improve:
- Drooping eyebrows
- Upper eyelid heaviness caused by a low brow
- Forehead lines
- Lines between the brows
- A heavy expression that seems tired or stern
Although they can affect a similar area, a brow lift is not the same as eyelid surgery. Extra eyelid skin is treated with eyelid surgery, while eyebrow position is treated with a brow lift. Many patients need either one procedure or the other, while some benefit from both.
Nose Surgery Procedure (Rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty, often called a nose job, changes the shape, size, or structure of the nose. It can be cosmetic, functional, or both.
Nose surgery can address concerns such as:
- A dorsal hump on the nose
- A nasal tip that droops
- A boxy nasal tip
- A nose that is not straight
- How far the nose projects
- 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. Surgery on the septum is called septoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty refines how the nose looks, while functional nasal surgery focuses on breathing and airflow.
Otoplasty for Prominent Ears
Otoplasty, commonly called ear surgery, can change the shape, position, or size of the ears. This procedure is often used when the ears project away from the head.
Otoplasty may address:
- Ears that sit far from the head
- Asymmetry between the ears
- Overdeveloped ear cartilage folds
- Ears that project away from the head
- Earlobe concerns
Both adults and children may choose or need otoplasty. For younger patients, ear growth, maturity, and family goals help guide timing.
Lip Lift for Upper Lip Balance
A lip lift reduces 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.
A lip lift may address:
- A longer upper lip
- Limited upper tooth show when smiling
- Limited visible upper lip
- Poor lip balance
- Aging in the lip and mouth area
Lip lift surgery differs from lip filler. Filler adds volume. A lip lift changes the position and shape of the upper lip.
Chin and Jawline Implant Surgery
Facial implants can improve balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline. Chin surgery is often used when the chin looks small compared with the nose or other facial features.
Facial implant surgery may include:
- Surgical 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 Transfer
A patient’s own fat can be used in facial fat grafting to restore volume. Fat is usually removed from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, processed, and placed into the face.
Patients may consider facial fat grafting for:
- Hollows in the cheeks
- Under-eye volume loss
- Volume loss after aging
- Thinning soft tissue
- Uneven facial fullness
Fat grafting can be used alone or with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for the Breasts
Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery are common parts of plastic surgery in Canada. Some patients want more volume, less size, a breast lift, better symmetry, or breast restoration after cancer surgery.
Breast Enlargement Surgery
Breast size and shape can be increased with breast augmentation using implants or fat transfer. Implants used for breast augmentation may be saline or silicone gel. Choosing an implant depends on the patient’s body type, breast tissue, goals, and guidance from the surgeon.
Patients may consider breast augmentation for:
- Breasts that are naturally small
- Volume loss after pregnancy
- Less breast fullness after weight change
- Uneven breast size or shape
- Desire for more fullness in clothing
Patients often worry about looking too large or unnatural. A natural-looking plan should consider chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance.
Breast Lift Surgery, Also Called Mastopexy
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped. A breast lift does not mainly increase breast volume. Its main goal is better breast position and shape.
Patients may consider a breast lift for:
- Breast sagging
- Nipple descent
- Areola stretching
- Breast skin laxity
- Breast shape changes from pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
For patients who want more fullness, implants may be added to a breast lift. For a natural result without added implant volume, some patients choose a breast lift alone.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery makes the breasts smaller and lighter by removing extra breast tissue, fat, and skin.
Breast reduction surgery can help improve:
- Neck discomfort
- Pain in the shoulders
- Back strain
- Indentations from bra straps
- Irritated skin under the breasts
- Limited comfort during physical activity
- Difficulty fitting bras or clothes
In Canada, breast reduction may be considered medically necessary for some patients. Provincial rules, symptoms, and medical assessment all affect coverage.
Breast Implant Revision
Existing breast implants may be adjusted or replaced with breast implant revision. Breast implant revision may be chosen for appearance-related reasons or medical issues.
Patients may consider revision for:
- Wanting smaller or larger implants
- Rupture of an implant
- Capsular contracture, a firm scar tissue response around an implant
- Implant position changes
- Asymmetry between the breasts
- Age-related changes after breast augmentation
- Choosing to remove implants
Implant removal may be combined with a breast lift. Others choose new implants with a different size, shape, or placement.
Breast Reconstruction Procedure
Breast reconstruction rebuilds the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy. Implants, natural tissue, or a mix of both may be used for breast reconstruction.
The breast reconstruction process may involve:
- Implant-supported breast reconstruction
- Reconstruction using tissue flaps
- Nipple and areola restoration
- Fat transfer as part of reconstruction
- Revision surgery for symmetry
Choosing reconstruction is deeply personal. Some people prefer to have reconstruction. Some patients decide not to rebuild the breast and remain flat. Both paths are valid and personal.
Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery treats enlarged male breast tissue. Treatment may involve liposuction, gland tissue removal, or both.
Gynecomastia surgery may address:
- Puffy nipples
- Firm tissue beneath the nipple-areola area
- A fuller male chest
- Male chest asymmetry
- Concern about the chest in fitted shirts, at the gym, or at the beach
A surgeon chooses the technique based on whether the chest fullness is due to fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or more than one factor.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for Body Shape
Body contouring surgery improves body shape by removing extra skin, reducing stubborn fat, or tightening tissue. Body contouring is common after changes from pregnancy, aging, or major weight loss.
Tummy Tuck Surgery, Also Called Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, 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:
- Extra abdominal skin
- An overhang in the lower belly
- Stretch-marked lower belly skin
- Abdominal muscle separation
- Abdominal changes after pregnancy or weight loss
A tummy tuck should not be viewed as weight-loss surgery. A tummy tuck is most suitable for patients at a stable weight who want a flatter, better-shaped abdomen.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes localized fat with a thin tube called a cannula. The goal is contouring, not general weight loss.
Patients may consider liposuction for:
- Abdominal area
- Side waist areas, often called love handles
- Outer hip area
- Thigh contours
- Upper arm area
- The back
- The chin and neck
- Chest area
- The knees
Good skin elasticity helps improve results. When loose skin is present, liposuction alone may not create the desired contour. Skin removal surgery may be needed if loose skin is the main concern.
Customized Mommy Makeover
Body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change may be treated with a custom mommy makeover plan. It often includes both breast and abdominal procedures.
Common mommy makeover procedures include:
- A tummy tuck procedure
- Surgical breast lifting
- A breast augmentation procedure
- Breast reduction
- Liposuction
- Fat transfer for volume
The term can be misleading, since a mommy makeover is not only for mothers. It is really a custom body contouring plan for patients with similar concerns. The right plan depends on health, goals, recovery time, and whether future pregnancy is planned.
Arm Lift Surgery, Also Called Brachioplasty
Brachioplasty, commonly called an arm lift, removes extra skin from the upper arms.
An arm lift may help with:
- Hanging upper arm skin
- Extra skin after major weight loss
- Aging changes in the arms
- Feeling uncomfortable in sleeveless tops
- Chafing from upper arm skin
The main trade-off is 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 Surgery
Thigh lift surgery improves thigh contour by removing loose skin. It is often considered after major weight loss.
Common thigh lift concerns include:
- Loose skin on the inner thighs
- Chafing from loose thigh skin
- Difficulty fitting pants
- A heavy feeling from extra skin
- Loose thigh skin after bariatric surgery or weight loss
Different thigh lift incision patterns may be used. How much skin needs removal and where the looseness sits will guide the best option.
Body Lift After Weight Loss
A body lift improves lower-body contour by removing excess skin. The procedure may improve several areas, including the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
A body lift may be considered after:
- Significant weight loss
- Bariatric weight-loss surgery
- Pregnancy-related skin looseness
- Major loose skin from aging
A body lift is a larger procedure and usually has a longer recovery. Patients should have a stable weight and good overall health.
Fat Grafting for Body Contouring
Fat grafting transfers fat from one area of the body to another. It can be used to add natural volume or improve contour.
Fat grafting may be used in areas such as:
- Breast volume
- The buttocks
- Hip shape
- The face
- Surface irregularities after surgery or injury
Although fat grafting uses your own fat, not all transferred fat will survive. Results may change over time, and more than one session may be needed.
Skin Lesion, Scar, and Surface Treatments
Plastic surgery also includes treatments for the skin surface, scars, and soft tissue.
Scar Revision
A scar that is raised, tight, wide, or noticeable may be improved with scar revision. Scar revision may not erase a scar, but it can improve scars that are raised, tight, wide, or noticeable.
Scar revision surgery can help improve:
- Scarring after surgery
- Scarring after an injury
- Burn-related scars
- Raised or thick scars
- Tight scars
- Scars that affect range of motion
Scar treatment can include surgery, copyright injections, laser treatment, silicone therapy, or several methods together.
Skin Lesion, Mole, and Cyst Removal
Benign skin lesions, cysts, moles, and lumps may be removed by plastic surgeons when a precise closure is needed. A medical assessment may be needed for some lesions to rule out skin cancer.
Patients may seek removal for:
- Skin irritation
- Growth or change
- Bleeding from the lesion
- Appearance concerns
- Pathology or diagnosis
- Comfort in daily life
If a mole changes or a skin lesion looks suspicious, it should be assessed by a qualified medical professional.
Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Removal
Reconstruction may be needed after skin cancer removal to close the area and restore appearance. Reconstruction is especially common on visible or delicate areas such as the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
A skin cancer reconstruction plan may use:
- A direct closure
- Reconstruction with a skin graft
- Local tissue flaps
- A more complex repair
The priority is safe cancer removal, with function and appearance preserved as much as possible.
Common Non-Surgical Cosmetic Options
Not every patient needs surgery. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments may help with early signs of aging, facial lines, volume loss, and skin quality. These treatments usually have less downtime, but results are more temporary.
Wrinkle Relaxing Injections
Selected facial muscles can be relaxed with BOTOX and other neuromodulators. These treatments are often used to soften expression lines.
Patients may consider neuromodulators for:
- Glabellar frown lines
- Forehead wrinkles
- Eye-area smile lines
- Nose bunny lines
- A dimpled chin appearance
- Selected neck bands
Results are temporary and usually require repeat treatments. The goal is often a softer, rested look, not a frozen face.
Dermal Filler Treatments
Dermal fillers may improve facial volume and contour. Dermal fillers often contain hyaluronic acid, which is a gel-like substance that supports and shapes soft tissue.
Common filler areas include:
- The lips
- Cheek volume
- The chin
- Jawline definition
- Hollows beneath the eyes
- Lines from the nose to the mouth
- Marionette folds
Filler results depend on product choice, injection technique, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. A conservative plan matters because overfilling can create an unnatural look.
Chemical Peel Treatments
A chemical peel applies a controlled solution to improve the surface layers of the skin.
Chemical peels may help with:
- Uneven colour
- Dull-looking skin
- Mild lines
- Skin changes from sun exposure
- Mild acne marks
- Uneven texture
Peel strength can range from light to deeper treatments. Healing time varies based on the peel depth and type.
Laser, IPL, and Radiofrequency Skin Treatments
Laser and energy-based treatments may improve skin tone, redness, texture, hair growth, scars, and signs of aging.
Common options may include:
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Intense pulsed light treatment
- RF skin treatments
- Treatments for mild skin laxity
- Laser hair removal or reduction
- Laser treatment for small visible vessels
Skin type, skin tone, and the concern being treated should guide the choice of treatment. Patients with darker skin tones need careful treatment planning because pigment changes can be a concern.
Skin Resurfacing With Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Outer skin layers can be removed with dermabrasion, a deeper resurfacing procedure. Microdermabrasion is lighter and more surface-level.
Patients may consider these treatments for:
- Rough texture
- Light scarring
- Dullness
- An uneven skin surface
- Early fine lines
The right option depends on skin quality, goals, downtime, and risk tolerance.
How to Choose the Right Plastic Surgery Procedure
A good plastic surgery plan starts by identifying the concern instead of choosing a procedure name first. It is common for patients to ask about one procedure and discover that another option may better suit their anatomy.
For instance:
- 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.
- A flat breast appearance may require a lift, implants, fat grafting, or combined treatment.
- Under-eye concerns may come from fat pads, hollows, loose skin, or pigmentation.
The best plan usually starts with three questions:
- What is behind the concern?
- What procedure addresses the cause most directly?
- What are the trade-offs of that option?
Patients should consider trade-offs such as scars, downtime, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Plastic Surgery Fears and Questions
Most patients have mixed feelings before plastic surgery. Patients may feel excited, but they may also feel nervous. It is normal to worry about safety, pain, scars, recovery, cost, and natural-looking results.
“Will I Look Refreshed or Different?”
This concern comes up often. Patients often want a rested look, not a changed identity. Plastic surgery that looks natural should fit the patient’s facial features, body frame, age, and personal style.
Plastic surgery should often improve balance rather than chase perfection.
“What Is the Recovery Like?”
The recovery period depends on which procedure is done. Some non-surgical treatments have little or no downtime. Larger surgeries, such as tummy tuck, body lift, or mommy makeover, require more planning.
In general, patients should plan for:
- Bruising and swelling
- Limits on activity
- Time away from work
- Follow-up appointments
- Scar healing support
- A staged return to physical activity
- Final results that take time to settle
Surgical healing is gradual. Many procedures look better over weeks and months.
“What Should I Know About Plastic Surgery Scars?”
Any surgical cut leaves some type of scar. A good plan places scars as carefully as possible and supports healing.
The final scar can depend on:
- How your body naturally scars
- Pigment response in the skin
- Surgical procedure type
- Placement of the incision
- Wound tension
- Nicotine exposure
- UV exposure
- Scar aftercare
A scar often becomes less noticeable over time, but it will not vanish completely.
“Is Plastic Surgery Safe?”
All surgery has risk. 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:
- The patient’s health
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Smoking, vaping, or nicotine exposure
- The type of procedure
- The accredited surgical setting
- The type of anesthesia
- The surgeon’s training and experience
- Care after the procedure
Benefits, risks, alternatives, and realistic expectations should all be discussed during a consultation.
Canadian Plastic Surgery Considerations
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.
How to Choose a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
If you are researching plastic surgery in Canada, look closely at training and credentials. The surgeon should have medical training, surgical training, and certification in the specialty of plastic surgery.
Patients may want to ask:
- Are you certified in plastic surgery?
- Are you licensed to perform surgery in this province?
- How often do you perform this procedure?
- What facility will be used for the procedure?
- Who manages anesthesia during the procedure?
- What risks apply to my specific case?
- What is the plan if there is a complication?
- What follow-up care is included?
- May I see before-and-after examples for similar procedures?
This is not about challenging the surgeon. It is about being informed.
Cosmetic Surgery Costs in Canada
Fees for cosmetic plastic surgery in Canada can differ greatly. Pricing depends 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 because of 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 vs. Surgery in Canada
Some patients in Canada consider medical tourism to save money on surgery. Medical tourism can seem attractive, but it adds risks that should be reviewed.
Risks or challenges with medical tourism may include:
- Limited post-surgery follow-up
- Flying or travelling soon after surgery
- Risk of infection
- Different surgical standards
- Harder access to records
- Trouble getting complications treated after returning to Canada
- Possible language barriers
- Possible costs for corrective surgery
Surgery closer to home can make follow-up care easier if swelling, healing concerns, or complications happen.
Preparing for a Plastic Surgery Consultation
A consultation is your chance to learn what is possible, what is safe, and what is realistic. A consultation should not feel rushed or pressured.
Before your visit, it helps to prepare:
- Write down the main concerns you want to discuss.
- Bring a list of medications and supplements.
- Share your health and medical history honestly.
- Share whether you smoke, vape, use cannabis, or use nicotine.
- If photos make your goals clearer, bring them to the consultation.
- Ask questions about recovery, scars, risks, and alternatives.
- Find out what result is realistic for your anatomy.
Your consultation should include a clear review of your options. The right advice may be to delay surgery, choose a smaller treatment, improve health first, or avoid surgery.
Good Candidates for Plastic Surgery
Good candidates for plastic surgery are typically healthy, informed, and realistic. A good candidate understands that surgery may improve appearance, but it cannot create perfection or fix every life problem.
You may be a good candidate if:
- You are generally healthy
- Your goals are based on a clear concern
- Your weight is stable for body surgery
- You can follow smoking and nicotine restrictions
- You know what to expect during recovery
- You accept the risks and trade-offs
- The choice is based on your own goals
- You understand what is realistic
You may need to postpone surgery if you are pregnant, planning major weight loss, using nicotine, managing an unstable medical condition, or feeling pressured by someone else.
Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures
Certain procedures can be safely combined. Other procedures should be staged. A combined plan may save recovery time, but it also needs careful planning because surgery time and healing demands may increase.
Common combined surgery plans include:
- Combining facelift and neck lift
- Eyelid surgery with a brow lift
- Nose surgery with chin surgery
- Mastopexy with augmentation
- Combining tummy tuck and liposuction
- Breast and body procedures in a mommy makeover
- Post-weight-loss contouring with body lift and limb contouring
- Facial fat grafting as part of facial surgery
The right approach depends on the patient’s health, how long the procedure takes, anesthesia, recovery support, and overall risk.
A Final Word on Canadian Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery in Canada includes many cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Some options are designed to refine facial, breast, or body shape. Other procedures focus on repair after cancer, injury, burns, or medical conditions. Wrinkles, volume loss, skin texture, and early aging changes may also be improved with non-surgical treatments.
A trending procedure is not always the right procedure. The best choice 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. 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.