Many plastic surgery procedures are designed to support, repair, or change the face and body. When surgery is chosen mainly to refine appearance, it is often called cosmetic surgery. When plastic surgery helps restore form or function after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions, it is called reconstructive surgery.
There are many concerns why people in Canada search for plastic surgery. Many patients simply want to look more rested. For others, the goal is to restore body shape after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Plastic surgery may also help 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 covers key questions to consider before a plastic surgery consultation.
Understanding Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Most plastic surgery procedures fall into two broad groups, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
What Is Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?
Cosmetic plastic surgery focuses on appearance. Because cosmetic surgery is usually elective, it is planned by choice and is not normally medically required.
Cosmetic plastic surgery may be used for goals such as:
- Refining facial balance
- Helping the face or body look more refreshed
- Improving body contours
- Restoring lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss
- Enhancing areas such as the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, breasts, abdomen, arms, or thighs
- Helping clothing fit better
- Improving confidence in a natural-looking way
Cosmetic procedures in Canada are usually not covered by provincial health plans and are often paid for privately. The total fee can depend on the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia, follow-up visits, and location.
What Is Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
Reconstructive surgery helps repair or restore form and function. It may be used after cancer surgery, trauma, burns, infections, birth differences, or medical conditions.
Common reconstructive procedures include:
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- Skin cancer reconstruction after a skin tumour is removed
- Cleft lip or palate repair
- Burn reconstruction
- Reconstructive hand surgery
- Surgical scar revision
- Complex wound repair
- Surgery for facial trauma repair
- Repair of congenital differences
Some reconstructive procedures may be covered by a provincial health plan when they are medically necessary. Changes done only for cosmetic reasons are usually not covered.
Common Facial Plastic Surgery Options
Facial plastic surgery can improve facial balance, soften signs of aging, and restore a refreshed look. In many cases, the goal is not a dramatic change. Strong results usually look natural, balanced, and personal to the patient.
Facelift Surgery, Also Called Rhytidectomy
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, improves sagging in the lower face and jawline. This procedure may soften jowls, tighten loose facial skin, and improve deeper folds around the mouth.
A facelift may address:
- Sagging jowls along the jawline
- Loose skin in the lower face
- Deep facial folds near the mouth
- Cheek tissue that has dropped
- Less clear separation between the face and neck
Modern facelift surgery often focuses on deeper support layers under the skin. This approach may help produce a smoother, longer-lasting result without making the face look pulled. A facelift can be part of a larger facial rejuvenation plan that includes a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
Neck Lift Surgery, Also Called Platysmaplasty
Loose skin, muscle bands, and fullness under the chin may be improved with a neck lift. Platysmaplasty is the medical term for tightening the neck muscle.
Common reasons for neck lift surgery include:
- Neck bands
- Sagging neck skin
- A soft or undefined jawline
- Submental fullness
- A “turkey neck” look
Skin and muscle tightening may both be needed in certain patients. For patients with extra fat but good skin tone, liposuction under the chin may help. Because the face and neck often age together, a facelift and neck lift may be planned together.
Eyelid Surgery for Tired-Looking Eyes
Tired-looking eyes may be improved with eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, by adjusting extra skin, fat, or tissue around the eyelids.
Upper eyelid surgery may help with:
- Heavy upper eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Eyes that look tired or aged
- Eyelid skin that hangs over the lashes
- Vision concerns in select medical cases
Patients may choose lower eyelid surgery for:
- Lower eyelid bags
- Puffiness beneath the eyes
- Extra skin below the eyes
- Shadowing beneath the lower lids
- 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 Procedure
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, raises a low or heavy brow. It may improve the upper eye area and reduce forehead heaviness.
A brow lift may help with:
- A heavy, lowered brow
- Heavy upper lids from brow descent
- Forehead creases
- Frown lines in the glabella area
- A facial expression that appears tired, sad, or serious
A brow lift should not be confused with eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery treats extra eyelid skin, while a brow lift treats the position of the eyebrows. A consultation can help decide whether eyelid surgery, a brow lift, or both is the better fit.
Rhinoplasty, Also Called Nose Surgery
Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, changes the shape, size, or structure of the nose. Rhinoplasty may focus on appearance, breathing, or both.
Rhinoplasty may help with:
- A dorsal hump on the nose
- Tip droop
- A wide nasal tip
- A crooked nose
- Nose size or projection
- An uneven-looking nose
- Structural breathing concerns
For patients with breathing concerns, rhinoplasty may include work on the septum, which separates the nostrils. The medical term for septum surgery is septoplasty. A cosmetic rhinoplasty is done for appearance, while functional nasal surgery is done to improve airflow.
Ear Surgery Procedure (Otoplasty)
Ear surgery, also called otoplasty, changes the shape, position, or size of the ears. It is commonly used to correct ears that stick out.
Otoplasty may help with:
- Protruding ears
- Uneven ear shape or position
- Ear folds that look large
- Ears that sit far from the head
- Earlobe shape concerns
Ear surgery can be considered for adults as well as children. For younger patients, ear growth, maturity, and family goals help guide timing.
Lip Lift Surgery
A lip lift reduces the space between the upper lip and the nose. That space is often described as the upper lip length. By changing lip position, a lip lift can make the upper lip more visible without adding volume with filler.
A lip lift may address:
- A longer upper lip
- Limited upper tooth show when smiling
- A thin upper lip appearance
- Uneven lip balance
- Aging changes around the mouth
A lip lift is different from lip filler. Lip filler adds volume. Lip lift surgery adjusts the position and shape of the upper lip.
Chin, Cheek, and Jawline Implants
Facial implants may improve balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline. When the chin appears small in relation to the nose or other features, chin surgery may help.
Types of facial implant surgery may include:
- Surgical chin implants
- Cheek augmentation implants
- Surgical jawline implants
For profile balance, chin surgery and rhinoplasty may be combined in select cases.
Facial Fat Transfer
With facial fat grafting, fat from the patient’s own body is used to restore facial volume. The process usually involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs, processing it, and placing it into selected facial areas.
Facial fat grafting may address:
- Loss of cheek fullness
- Tear trough hollowing
- Age-related facial volume loss
- Loss of soft tissue fullness
- Reduced facial harmony
Fat grafting can be used alone or with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Types of Breast Plastic 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 Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation increases breast size and shape using implants or fat transfer. Breast augmentation may use either saline implants or silicone gel implants. Choosing an implant depends on the patient’s body type, breast tissue, goals, and guidance from the surgeon.
Common breast augmentation goals include:
- A naturally small breast shape
- Volume loss after pregnancy
- Weight-related breast volume loss
- Uneven breast size or shape
- Improved breast shape in fitted clothing
A common concern is whether breast augmentation will look too large or unnatural. A careful plan should consider chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance.
Breast Lift for Sagging Breasts
A breast lift or mastopexy improves breast position and shape when the breasts have dropped. A breast lift does not mainly increase breast volume. Instead, it improves breast position and shape.
A breast lift may help with:
- Lower breast position
- Nipple descent
- Areolas that have stretched
- 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. Other patients prefer a lift without implants for a natural result.
Breast Reduction Surgery
Extra breast tissue, fat, and skin can be removed with breast reduction to create smaller, lighter, more balanced breasts.
Breast reduction surgery can help improve:
- Neck discomfort
- Heavy shoulder pressure
- Back discomfort
- Shoulder grooves from bra straps
- Skin irritation under the breasts
- Exercise discomfort
- Difficulty finding clothing that fits
In Canada, breast reduction may be considered medically necessary in some cases. Coverage depends on provincial rules, symptoms, and medical assessment.
Breast Implant Replacement or Removal
Breast implant revision adjusts or replaces existing breast implants. Breast implant revision may be chosen for appearance-related reasons or medical issues.
Common reasons for breast implant revision include:
- Changing breast implant size
- An implant that has ruptured
- Capsular contracture, where scar tissue around an implant becomes firm
- Implant position changes
- Breast size or shape imbalance
- Changes from aging after breast augmentation
- No longer wanting breast implants
Some patients benefit from implant removal together with a breast lift. Some patients replace their implants with a different size, shape, or placement.
Breast Reconstruction 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
- Reconstruction using tissue flaps
- Reconstruction of the nipple and areola
- Fat transfer as part of reconstruction
- Revision surgery to improve symmetry
This can be a deeply personal choice. For some patients, reconstruction feels right. Some patients choose a flat closure instead. Both options are valid.
Male Chest Reduction Surgery
Male breast reduction, also called gynecomastia surgery, treats enlarged male breast tissue. It may involve liposuction, gland removal, or both.
Gynecomastia surgery may address:
- Nipple puffiness
- Gland tissue under the areola
- Chest tissue fullness
- An uneven male chest shape
- Concern about the chest in fitted shirts, at the gym, or at the beach
The right technique depends on whether the fullness comes from fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or a combination.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for Body Shape
Body contouring surgery improves shape by removing extra skin, reducing stubborn fat, or tightening tissue. Body contouring is common after changes from pregnancy, aging, or major weight loss.
Abdominoplasty, or Tummy Tuck Surgery
Extra abdominal skin and a weakened abdominal wall may be improved with a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty. The procedure may also repair diastasis recti, which means separated abdominal muscles.
Tummy tuck surgery can help improve:
- Loose skin on the abdomen
- A hanging lower abdomen
- Stretch-marked skin below the belly button
- Separated abdominal muscles
- Abdominal changes after 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.
Surgical Liposuction
Liposuction removes localized fat with a thin tube called a cannula. It is used for body contouring, not general weight loss.
Liposuction can treat:
- The abdomen
- Side waist areas, often called love handles
- Hip contours
- The thighs
- Upper arms
- Back
- Submental area and neck
- The chest
- Inner knee area
Firm, elastic skin is important. When loose skin is present, liposuction alone may not create the desired contour. In that case, skin removal surgery may be needed.
Post-Pregnancy Body Contouring
A mommy makeover is a custom plan that treats body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. This plan often brings together breast surgery and abdominal contouring.
Mommy makeover options may include:
- A tummy tuck procedure
- Mastopexy
- A breast augmentation procedure
- Surgical breast size reduction
- Surgical fat removal
- Fat grafting for contouring
The name can be misleading because the procedure is not only for mothers. It is really a custom body contouring plan for patients with similar concerns. A safe plan depends on the patient’s health, goals, recovery time, and plans for future pregnancy.
Upper Arm Lift Procedure
Loose upper arm skin can be removed with an arm lift, also called brachioplasty.
Patients may consider an arm lift for:
- Loose hanging skin on the upper arms
- Extra skin after major weight loss
- Aging changes in the arms
- Trouble wearing sleeveless tops
- Skin friction in the upper arms
A scar along the inner or back arm is the key trade-off with brachioplasty. For many patients, better shape is worth the scar, but this should be discussed carefully.
Thigh Lift Procedure
A thigh lift removes loose skin from the thighs. Thigh lift surgery is common after significant weight loss.
Thigh lift surgery can help improve:
- Sagging skin on the inner thighs
- Skin friction between the thighs
- Poor fit in pants
- A heavy feeling from extra skin
- Changes after bariatric surgery or weight loss
Several surgical patterns are available for thigh lift surgery. A surgeon chooses the pattern based on how much loose skin is present and where it is located.
Body Lift Surgery
Loose skin around the lower body can be removed with a body lift. The procedure may improve several areas, including the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
A body lift may be chosen after:
- Substantial weight loss
- Bariatric surgery
- Changes in body shape after pregnancy
- Aging-related lower-body skin looseness
This is a larger surgery with a longer recovery. A stable weight and good overall health are important before body lift surgery.
Fat Grafting to the Body
Fat grafting transfers fat from one area of the body to another. The goal may be natural volume, smoother contour, or both.
Common treatment areas include:
- Breasts
- The buttocks
- Hip shape
- Facial contour
- Uneven contours after surgery or injury
Fat grafting uses your own tissue, but not all transferred fat survives. Because transferred fat can change over time, more than one session may be needed.
Skin, Scar, and Surface Procedures
Beyond face, breast, and body surgery, plastic surgery may include skin, scar, and soft tissue procedures.
Scar Improvement Treatment
Scar revision can improve the appearance or feel of a scar. Scar revision cannot guarantee an erased scar, but it may make the scar less raised, tight, wide, or visible.
Scar revision surgery can help improve:
- Scars from surgery
- Trauma scars
- Scars from burns
- Thick scars
- Scars that feel tight
- Scars that pull during movement
Treatment may include surgery, copyright injections, laser treatment, silicone therapy, or a combination.
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.
Removal may be done for:
- Irritated skin
- A lesion that is getting larger
- Bleeding
- A cosmetic concern
- Medical diagnosis
- Comfort
A qualified medical professional should assess any changing mole or suspicious skin lesion.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction Procedures
Reconstruction may be needed after skin cancer removal to close the area and restore appearance. This is common on the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
Skin cancer reconstruction can involve:
- Closing the area directly
- Skin graft reconstruction
- Local flaps
- Advanced reconstructive techniques
The goal is to remove the cancer safely while preserving function and appearance as much as possible.
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures
Surgery is not needed for every patient. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments can help with early signs of aging, facial lines, volume loss, and skin quality. Compared with surgical aesthetic procedures surgery, non-surgical treatments often have less downtime but need maintenance.
BOTOX Cosmetic Treatments
BOTOX and other neuromodulators work by relaxing selected facial muscles. These treatments are often used to soften expression lines.
Patients may consider neuromodulators for:
- Expression lines between the brows
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Small nose wrinkles
- A dimpled chin appearance
- Neck muscle bands in some situations
Because results are temporary, repeat treatments are usually needed. A natural neuromodulator result should look softer and rested, not stiff or frozen.
Facial Fillers
Dermal filler treatments are used to restore or add soft tissue volume. Hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance used to shape and support soft tissue, is common in dermal fillers.
Dermal filler treatment may involve:
- Lip shape
- Midface fullness
- Chin shape
- The jawline
- Tear trough hollowing
- Deeper smile lines
- Mouth-corner lines
Filler results depend on product choice, injection technique, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. Overfilling may look unnatural, so conservative planning is important.
Chemical Peel Treatments
A chemical peel uses a controlled chemical solution to improve the outer layers of skin.
Chemical peels may address:
- Uneven skin tone
- A dull complexion
- Early fine lines
- Sun damage
- Mild marks from acne
- Skin texture concerns
The strength of a peel may be light, medium, or deeper depending on the goal. Downtime depends on how strong the peel is.
Energy-Based Aesthetic Skin Treatments
Skin tone, redness, texture, hair growth, scars, and aging changes may be treated with laser and energy-based treatments.
Laser and energy-based options may include:
- Laser resurfacing
- Intense pulsed light treatment
- Radiofrequency energy treatments
- Treatments for mild skin laxity
- Laser hair reduction
- Laser treatment for small visible vessels
Skin type, skin tone, and the concern being treated should guide the choice of treatment. Careful selection matters for darker skin tones, where unwanted pigment changes may be a risk.
Dermabrasion and Light Skin Resurfacing
Dermabrasion removes outer skin layers as a deeper resurfacing treatment. Microdermabrasion treats the surface more gently and is not as deep.
Patients may consider these treatments for:
- Texture
- Light scarring
- Tired-looking skin
- Rough or uneven skin
- Fine lines
The right option depends on skin quality, goals, downtime, and risk tolerance.
How Patients Can Choose the Best 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 may be caused by extra eyelid skin, a low brow, or both.
- An undefined jawline may be caused by loose skin, neck muscle bands, fat, or the position of the chin.
- Abdominal fullness may come from fat, loose skin, separated muscles, or internal weight.
- Flat-looking breasts may need a lift, implants, fat grafting, or a combination.
- A baggy under-eye look may be related to fat, hollowing, loose skin, or skin colour changes.
A helpful treatment plan should answer these three questions:
- What is creating the concern?
- Which option is the best match for that cause?
- What benefits and limits come with that procedure?
These trade-offs may include scars, downtime, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Common Questions and Concerns Before Plastic Surgery
Before plastic surgery, many patients feel both excited and nervous. Feeling excited and anxious at the same time is common. Patients often have questions about safety, discomfort, scarring, healing, cost, and whether results will look natural.
“Will I Look Natural After Surgery?”
This is one of the most common patient concerns. The goal for many people is to look refreshed while still looking like themselves. Plastic surgery that looks natural should fit the patient’s facial features, body frame, age, and personal style.
The goal is often to improve balance, not chase perfection.
“When Can I Return to Normal Activities?”
Downtime varies by procedure. Some non-surgical treatments have little or no downtime. More extensive surgeries like tummy tuck, body lift, and mommy makeover require a more detailed recovery plan.
Patients should usually expect:
- Temporary swelling and bruising
- Temporary activity restrictions
- Planned time away from work
- Follow-up appointments
- Scar care
- A gradual return to exercise
- Final results that take time to settle
The body needs time to heal. Results often look better as weeks and months pass.
“Will There Be Scars?”
Any surgery that uses an incision creates a scar. The goal is to place scars as carefully as possible and help them heal well.
Scar healing depends on:
- Genetic healing patterns
- Your skin tone
- Surgical procedure type
- Incision placement
- How much tension is on the wound
- Smoking or nicotine use
- How much sun the scar gets
- Aftercare
A scar often becomes less noticeable over time, but it will not vanish completely.
“How Safe Is Plastic Surgery?”
All surgical procedures carry some risk. Plastic surgery risks may include bleeding, infection, poor scarring, anesthesia concerns, asymmetry, delayed healing, numbness, fluid buildup, and dissatisfaction.
Many factors affect plastic surgery safety, including:
- Your overall health
- Your medications
- Use of tobacco or nicotine
- The type of procedure
- Where the procedure takes place
- The anesthesia approach
- The surgeon’s skill, training, and experience
- Your follow-up care
A careful consultation should include benefits, risks, alternatives, and realistic expectations.
What Canadians Should Know About Plastic Surgery
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.
Finding a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
When researching plastic surgery in Canada, patients should look for proper training and credentials. Plastic surgeons should be trained in medicine, surgery, and the specialty of plastic surgery.
Before choosing a surgeon, patients can ask:
- Are you certified as a plastic surgeon?
- Are you licensed by the provincial medical college?
- Do you commonly perform this type of surgery?
- Where is the procedure performed?
- Who is responsible for anesthesia care?
- What complications should I understand for my situation?
- Who do I contact if I have a complication?
- How many follow-up appointments are included?
- May I see before-and-after examples for similar procedures?
This is not about being difficult. It is about knowing what to expect before moving forward.
Canadian Cosmetic Surgery Pricing
Cosmetic surgery costs in Canada can vary widely. Pricing may depend on procedure complexity, surgeon experience, anesthesia, facility fees, implants or devices, garments, follow-up care, and location.
Overhead and demand may increase fees in major Canadian centres such as Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal. Smaller cities may have different pricing, but cost should not be the only factor.
A very low price can be a warning sign if it means corners are being cut on safety, training, facility standards, or aftercare.
Medical Tourism Compared With Plastic Surgery in Canada
Travelling abroad for lower-cost plastic surgery is something some Canadians consider. 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
- Travel during early recovery
- Higher concern about infection
- Medical standards that may differ
- Hard-to-get records
- Complications that are harder to manage back in Canada
- Communication barriers
- Possible costs for corrective surgery
Having surgery closer to home may make follow-up easier, especially if swelling, healing concerns, or complications occur.
How to Prepare for a Plastic Surgery Consultation
During a consultation, you can learn what is possible, what is safe, and what results are realistic. The process should feel informative, not rushed or pressured.
Before the visit, preparation can help:
- Prepare a short list of your main concerns.
- Bring a list of medications and supplements.
- Share your health and medical history honestly.
- Do not hide smoking, vaping, cannabis, or nicotine use.
- Reference photos can be helpful if they explain your goals.
- Ask questions about recovery, scars, risks, and alternatives.
- Ask what can realistically be achieved for your face or body.
A good consultation should clearly discuss your options. A responsible plan may involve waiting, starting with a smaller treatment, improving health, or deciding against surgery.
Who May Be a Good Candidate?
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 good candidate if:
- You are generally healthy
- You have a clear concern
- You are near a stable weight for body procedures
- You can avoid smoking and nicotine before and after surgery
- You understand the recovery process
- You understand and accept the trade-offs
- You want the procedure for yourself
- Your goals are realistic
It may be better to delay surgery if pregnancy, major weight loss plans, nicotine use, unstable health, or outside pressure are present.
Can Plastic Surgery Procedures Be Combined?
Combining procedures can be appropriate in selected cases. Other surgeries may need to be done in stages. Doing more than one procedure at once may shorten total recovery, but it can increase surgery length and healing stress.
Common procedure combinations include:
- Facelift with neck lift
- Upper facial rejuvenation with eyelid surgery and brow lift
- Rhinoplasty with chin surgery
- Breast lift plus volume enhancement
- Abdominoplasty with liposuction
- Breast and body procedures in a mommy makeover
- Body lift with thigh or arm contouring
- Facial fat grafting as part of facial surgery
Your health, procedure length, anesthesia, recovery support, and risk level all affect the safest plan.
Summary of Plastic Surgery Procedures in Canada
Plastic surgery in Canada includes many cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Some options are designed to refine facial, breast, or body shape. Others help repair 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. The right option should match your anatomy, goals, health, and comfort level.
The strongest treatment 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.