Plastic surgery is a broad field with surgical options that can refine, rebuild, or reshape areas of the face and body. Some procedures are known as cosmetic, meaning they are chosen to improve how a person looks. Others are reconstructive, which means they help restore form or function after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions.
Plastic surgery searches in Canada often come from many individual goals. For some people, the goal is to look more refreshed. Some want to restore their body after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Plastic surgery may also help after trauma, skin cancer, breast cancer, or a congenital concern. The right procedure depends on your anatomy, goals, health, lifestyle, and recovery time.
This guide covers 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 explains what to think about before booking a consultation.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery vs. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
In general, plastic surgery is grouped into cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
The main focus of cosmetic plastic surgery is appearance. These procedures are usually elective, which means they are planned by choice and are not medically required.
Common cosmetic goals may include:
- Supporting better facial harmony
- Helping the face or body look more refreshed
- Improving body shape
- Improving volume changes after weight loss or pregnancy
- Addressing concerns with the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, breasts, abdomen, arms, or thighs
- Helping patients feel better in clothing
- Improving self-confidence while keeping results natural-looking
Most cosmetic procedures in Canada are paid for privately. Fees are affected by factors such as the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia plan, follow-up care, and city or province.
What Is Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
Reconstructive plastic surgery is focused on restoring 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 following mastectomy
- Skin cancer reconstruction after a skin tumour is removed
- Cleft lip and palate surgery
- Burn reconstruction
- Hand repair surgery
- Scar treatment and revision
- Wound repair
- Repair after facial trauma
- Correction of congenital concerns
In Canada, some medically necessary reconstructive procedures may be covered by provincial health plans. Cosmetic procedures 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 often not to look “different.” Good facial plastic surgery should often look natural and balanced.
Rhytidectomy, Commonly Called Facelift Surgery
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, improves sagging in the lower face and jawline. It can help with jowls, loose facial skin, and deeper folds around the mouth.
Patients often consider facelift surgery for:
- Jowls along the jawline
- Loose lower facial skin
- Deep smile lines
- Lowered cheek tissue
- Reduced definition from the jawline into the 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. Many patients combine facelift surgery with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facial fat grafting.
Neck Lift Surgery, Also Called Platysmaplasty
A neck lift can improve loose skin, muscle bands, and fullness under the chin. The clinical term for tightening the neck muscle is platysmaplasty.
A neck lift may address:
- Neck bands
- Loose neck skin
- Reduced jawline sharpness
- Submental fullness
- A “turkey neck” appearance
Skin and muscle tightening may both be needed in certain patients. Others may benefit from liposuction under the chin. In many cases, the face and neck age together, so a facelift and neck lift may be planned at the same time.
Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
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:
- A weighted upper eyelid look
- Extra eyelid skin
- A tired or aged look
- Eyelid skin that hangs over the lashes
- Visual field concerns in some medical situations
Common lower eyelid concerns include:
- Bags under the eyes
- Puffiness beneath the eyes
- Lower eyelid skin laxity
- Shadowing under the eyes
- Tired-looking eyes that do not improve with rest
Because small changes around the eyes can refresh the whole face, eyelid surgery is one of the most common facial procedures.
Brow Lift Surgery for a Heavy Brow
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, raises a low or heavy brow. By lifting the brow, the procedure may improve the upper eyes and soften forehead heaviness.
Patients may consider a brow lift for:
- A heavy, lowered brow
- Heavy upper eyelids caused by brow descent
- Lines across the forehead
- 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. Eyelid surgery treats extra eyelid skin, while a brow lift treats the position of the eyebrows. Many patients need one or the other, and some benefit from both.
Nose Surgery Procedure (Rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, changes the shape, size, or structure of the nose. It may be cosmetic, functional, or both.
Common rhinoplasty concerns include:
- A bump along the bridge of the nose
- A nasal tip that droops
- A wide nasal tip
- Nasal crookedness
- Nasal size or projection
- Asymmetry in the nose
- 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. That procedure is known as septoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty changes appearance, while functional nasal surgery focuses on airflow.
Cosmetic Ear Surgery
The shape, position, or size of the ears may be changed with ear surgery, also called otoplasty. This procedure is often used when the ears project away from the head.
Common otoplasty concerns include:
- Ears that stick out
- Asymmetry between the ears
- Overdeveloped ear cartilage folds
- Ears that project away from the head
- Earlobe shape concerns
This procedure is performed for both adults and children. For children, the timing depends on ear growth, maturity, and family goals.
Lip Lift Procedure
The space between the upper lip and the nose can be shortened with a lip lift. This space is called the upper lip length. By changing lip position, a lip lift can make the upper lip more visible without adding volume with filler.
Patients may consider a lip lift for:
- A long space between the nose and upper lip
- Less upper tooth visibility with a smile
- Limited visible upper lip
- Uneven lip balance
- Aging in the lip and mouth area
Lip lift surgery differs from lip filler. Lip filler adds volume. A lip lift improves the upper lip by changing its position and visible shape.
Facial Implants for Balance
Facial implants may improve balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline. Chin surgery may be used when the chin looks small compared with the nose or other facial features.
Types of facial implant surgery may include:
- Chin implants
- Cheek implant surgery
- Surgical jawline implants
In some cases, chin surgery is combined with rhinoplasty because the nose and chin both affect facial balance in profile view.
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat grafting uses the 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.
Common facial fat grafting concerns include:
- Hollow cheeks
- Under-eye hollowing
- Facial volume loss from aging
- Thin facial soft tissue
- Imbalance in facial volume
Fat grafting may be used alone or combined with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Plastic Surgery Procedures for the Breasts
In Canada, breast surgery is one of the most common forms of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Breast plastic surgery can address volume, size, position, symmetry, and reconstruction after cancer surgery.
Breast Augmentation
Implants or fat transfer may be used in breast augmentation to increase breast size and improve shape. Breast implants may be saline or silicone gel. Body type, breast tissue, personal goals, and surgeon guidance all help determine implant choice.
Breast augmentation surgery can help improve:
- Breasts that are naturally small
- Pregnancy-related breast volume loss
- Breast volume loss after weight change
- Breast size or shape imbalance
- A desire for more breast fullness in clothing
A common concern is whether breast augmentation will look too large or unnatural. A natural-looking plan should consider chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped. The main purpose is not to add volume. A breast lift is designed to improve where the breasts sit and how they are shaped.
A breast lift may help with:
- Dropped breasts
- Nipple descent
- Stretched nipple-areola areas
- Breast skin laxity
- Changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
A breast lift may be combined with implants when more upper breast fullness is desired. For a natural result without added implant volume, some patients choose a breast lift alone.
Reduction Mammoplasty
To reduce breast size and weight, breast reduction removes extra tissue, fat, and skin.
Breast reduction may help with:
- Neck strain
- Shoulder pain
- Pain in the back
- Grooves from bra straps
- Under-breast skin irritation
- Trouble exercising
- Trouble finding clothing that fits
In certain Canadian cases, breast reduction may qualify as medically necessary. Whether coverage applies depends on the province, symptoms, and medical assessment.
Revision Breast Implant Surgery
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.
Common reasons include:
- Changing breast implant size
- An implant that has ruptured
- Capsular contracture, a firm scar tissue response around an implant
- Implant position changes
- Uneven breast appearance
- Changes from aging after breast augmentation
- A desire for 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
Breast reconstruction rebuilds the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy. Breast reconstruction can use implants, natural tissue, or both.
Breast reconstruction may involve:
- Breast reconstruction with implants
- Reconstruction using tissue flaps
- Nipple and areola restoration
- Fat grafting for contour improvement
- Revision surgery to improve symmetry
This can be a deeply personal choice. Some people prefer to have reconstruction. Other people prefer to remain flat. Both paths are valid and personal.
Male Chest Reduction Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery treats enlarged breast tissue in men. The procedure may use liposuction, gland removal, or both methods.
Patients may consider gynecomastia surgery for:
- Fullness around the nipples
- Fullness under the areola
- Extra chest volume
- Uneven male chest shape
- Concern about the chest in fitted shirts, at the gym, or at the beach
Treatment choice depends on whether fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or a mix of these is causing the fullness.
Body Contouring Plastic Surgery Procedures
Body contouring surgery improves 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.
Patients may consider a tummy tuck for:
- Loose skin on the abdomen
- A lower abdominal overhang
- Stretch-marked skin below the belly button
- Separated core muscles
- Loose abdominal tissue 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.
Surgical Liposuction
A cannula, which is a thin tube, is used in liposuction to remove localized fat. It is used for body contouring, not general weight loss.
Common liposuction areas include:
- Abdominal area
- Side waist areas, often called love handles
- Hip area
- Thigh contours
- Arm fullness
- Back
- Under the chin and neck
- Chest area
- Fat around the knees
Firm, elastic skin is important. If the skin is loose, liposuction alone may not be enough. 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. Breast and abdominal procedures are often combined in a mommy makeover.
A mommy makeover may include:
- Abdominal contouring with tummy tuck
- Breast lift surgery
- Breast augmentation surgery
- Breast reduction surgery
- Body contouring with liposuction
- Body fat grafting
The name can be misleading because the procedure is not only for mothers. It is for anyone with similar body changes. A safe plan depends on the patient’s health, goals, recovery time, and plans for future pregnancy.
Arm Lift for Loose Upper Arm Skin
An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, removes loose skin from the upper arms.
Arm lift surgery can help improve:
- Loose skin along the upper arms
- Loose upper arm skin after weight loss
- Aging changes in the arms
- Trouble wearing sleeveless tops
- Chafing from upper arm skin
The improved arm shape comes with a scar along the inner or back portion of the arm. Because the scar is permanent, patients should carefully discuss whether the improved shape is worth it.
Inner Thigh Lift
Loose thigh skin can be removed with a thigh lift. It is often chosen after major weight loss.
A thigh lift may help with:
- Loose inner thigh skin
- Chafing from loose thigh skin
- Poor clothing fit around the thighs
- Heaviness in the thighs from loose skin
- Post-weight-loss or post-bariatric thigh changes
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
A body lift removes extra loose skin around the lower body. It may improve the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
A body lift may be considered after:
- A major weight change
- Bariatric surgery
- Pregnancy-related skin looseness
- Major loose skin from aging
Body lift surgery is more extensive, so recovery is usually longer. Patients should be at a stable weight and in good overall health.
Fat Transfer to the Body
Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, moves fat from one part of the body to another. It may be used to add natural volume or improve contour.
Common treatment areas include:
- Breast shape
- Buttock volume
- Hip contour
- The face
- Contour irregularities after surgery or injury
Although fat grafting uses your own fat, not all transferred fat will survive. Fat grafting results can evolve, so repeat treatment may be needed for some patients.
Skin Lesion, Scar, and Surface Treatments
Skin surface concerns, scars, and soft tissue problems may also be treated with plastic surgery.
Scar Treatment and 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 minimally invasive plastic surgery scars that are raised, tight, wide, or noticeable.
Scar revision may address:
- Scars from surgery
- Trauma scars
- Burn-related scars
- Thick scars
- Restrictive scars
- Movement-limiting scars
Treatment may involve surgery, copyright injections, laser treatment, silicone therapy, or a combination.
Mole, Cyst, and Skin Lesion Removal
Benign skin lesions, cysts, moles, and lumps may be removed by plastic surgeons when a precise closure is needed. Some lesions require medical assessment to rule out skin cancer.
Removal may be considered for:
- Irritation
- A lesion that is getting larger
- Bleeding or crusting
- Cosmetic reasons
- Medical diagnosis
- Relief from discomfort
A qualified medical professional should assess any changing mole or suspicious skin lesion.
Skin Cancer Repair and Reconstruction
After skin cancer removal, reconstruction may be needed to close the area and restore appearance. Common areas include the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
Common skin cancer reconstruction methods include:
- Direct closure
- Reconstruction with a skin graft
- Reconstruction with local flaps
- Complex reconstruction
The goal is to remove the cancer safely while preserving function and appearance as much as possible.
Injectable and Skin Treatments
Surgery is not needed for every patient. For some patients, non-surgical treatments help soften early aging signs, facial lines, volume loss, and skin concerns. Most non-surgical treatments have less downtime, but the results do not last as long as surgery.
BOTOX and Neuromodulators
Selected facial muscles can be relaxed with BOTOX and other neuromodulators. Expression lines are a common reason for BOTOX and neuromodulator treatment.
BOTOX and neuromodulators may treat:
- Expression lines between the brows
- Forehead wrinkles
- Outer eye wrinkles
- Small nose wrinkles
- Chin dimpling
- Mild neck bands in certain cases
Because results are temporary, repeat treatments are usually needed. Treatment should often create a softer, more rested look instead of a frozen appearance.
Dermal Filler Treatments
Dermal filler treatments are used to restore or add soft tissue volume. They are often made with hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance that shapes and supports soft tissue.
Dermal fillers may treat:
- Lips
- The cheeks
- Chin projection
- Lower-face contour
- Hollows beneath the eyes
- Smile lines
- Marionette lines
Filler results depend on product choice, injection technique, facial anatomy, and treatment goals. Overfilling can look unnatural, so conservative planning is important.
Chemical Peels
The outer layers of skin can be improved with a chemical peel using a controlled solution.
Chemical peel treatments can help improve:
- Uneven tone
- Skin dullness
- Fine surface lines
- Photoaging
- Acne-related marks
- Skin texture concerns
Peels come in different strengths, from light to deeper options. Healing time varies based on the peel depth and type.
Laser and Energy-Based Skin Treatments
Laser and energy-based treatments may improve skin tone, redness, texture, hair growth, scars, and signs of aging.
Laser and energy-based options may include:
- Laser resurfacing
- Intense pulsed light (IPL)
- Radiofrequency-based treatments
- Skin tightening procedures
- Laser-based hair reduction
- Vascular lasers for visible redness
A safe plan should match the treatment to skin type, skin tone, and the specific concern. 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.
Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion may help with:
- Texture
- Surface-level scars
- Dullness
- An uneven skin surface
- Small fine lines
The best treatment depends on the patient’s skin quality, goals, available downtime, and comfort with risk.
Choosing the Right Plastic Surgery Procedure
Choosing the right procedure starts with the concern, not the procedure name. Many patients ask for one treatment and later learn that another option better matches their anatomy.
Common examples include:
- Heavy upper lids may be caused by extra eyelid skin, a low brow, or both.
- Loose skin, neck bands, fat, or chin position may cause a soft jawline.
- A full abdomen can be caused by fat, loose skin, muscle separation, or internal weight.
- Flat-looking breasts may be improved with a lift, implants, fat grafting, or a combination.
- 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 causing the concern?
- Which procedure best treats that cause?
- What benefits and limits come with that procedure?
Every procedure has trade-offs, which may include scars, downtime, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Common Questions and Concerns Before Plastic Surgery
It is common to have mixed feelings before plastic surgery. Excitement is common, but so are nerves. Many patients worry about safety, pain, scars, recovery, cost, and whether the outcome will look natural.
“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.
The goal is usually to improve balance, not chase perfection.
“What Is the Recovery Like?”
Healing time is different for every procedure. Non-surgical treatments may need little or no downtime. A tummy tuck, body lift, or mommy makeover is more involved and needs more planning.
In general, recovery planning may include:
- Swelling or bruising
- Restrictions on exercise or lifting
- Time off work
- Surgical follow-up care
- Post-surgery scar care
- A gradual return to exercise
- Final results that take time to settle
Healing is not instant. Many procedures improve over weeks and months.
“What Should I Know About Plastic Surgery Scars?”
Any procedure with an incision creates a scar. Surgeons aim to place scars carefully and support good healing.
Many factors affect scar quality, including:
- Genetic healing patterns
- Pigment response in the skin
- The type of procedure
- Incision placement
- Tension along the incision
- Smoking or nicotine use
- Sun protection during healing
- Aftercare
Scars usually fade over time, but they do not disappear 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.
Many factors affect plastic surgery safety, including:
- The patient’s health
- Your medications
- Smoking or nicotine use
- The procedure selected
- Where the procedure takes place
- The planned anesthesia
- The surgeon’s training and experience
- Your aftercare and follow-up
A good consultation should explain benefits, risks, alternatives, and what is realistic.
Plastic Surgery in Canada
In Canada, plastic surgery is regulated through medical licensing, provincial colleges, hospital systems, surgical facilities, and professional standards. Patients should not rely only on marketing terms, because recognized medical training matters.
How to Choose a Qualified Plastic Surgeon
When researching plastic surgery in Canada, look for proper training and credentials. Proper plastic surgery training includes medical training, surgical training, and specialty certification in plastic surgery.
Before choosing a surgeon, patients can ask:
- Are you formally certified in the specialty of plastic surgery?
- Are you licensed by the provincial medical college?
- Do you commonly perform this type of surgery?
- Where would my surgery be done?
- Who will provide the anesthesia?
- What complications should I understand for my situation?
- Who do I contact if I have a complication?
- How many follow-up appointments are included?
- Can I review examples of similar cases?
These questions are not meant to be difficult. It is about understanding your options.
Cost of Cosmetic Surgery in Canada
Cosmetic surgery costs in Canada can vary widely. Many factors affect pricing, including procedure complexity, surgeon experience, anesthesia, facility fees, implants or devices, garments, follow-up care, and location.
Fees may be higher in major Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal due to overhead and demand. Pricing may be different in smaller cities, but the lowest cost should not be the main deciding factor.
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 Canadians consider travelling outside the country for lower-cost surgery. Medical tourism can seem attractive, but it adds risks that should be reviewed.
Risks or challenges with medical tourism may include:
- Reduced follow-up access
- Long travel after surgery
- Infection-related complications
- Different medical standards
- Less access to surgical records
- Challenges managing post-surgery problems in Canada
- Difficulty communicating clearly
- Additional costs if revision surgery is needed
Staying closer to home for surgery can help with follow-up, especially if swelling, healing problems, or complications need attention.
What to Bring to a Plastic Surgery Consultation
A consultation gives you the chance to learn what is possible, safe, and realistic. You should not feel rushed or pressured during the consultation.
Before the visit, preparation can help:
- Prepare a short list of your main concerns.
- Take a list of all medications and supplements you use.
- Share your health and medical history honestly.
- Tell the truth about smoking, vaping, cannabis, and nicotine use.
- If photos make your goals clearer, bring them to the consultation.
- Ask about recovery, scars, risks, and alternatives.
- Ask what can realistically be achieved for your face or body.
A strong consultation includes clear discussion of treatment options. The right advice may be to delay surgery, choose a smaller treatment, improve health first, or avoid surgery.
Plastic Surgery Candidate Guidelines
Good candidates for plastic surgery are usually 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 medically well enough for surgery
- You know what concern you want to address
- Your weight is stable if you are considering body surgery
- You do not smoke, or you can stop before and after surgery
- You know what to expect during recovery
- You accept the risks, scars, and trade-offs
- Your decision is for you, not someone else
- 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.
Combined Plastic Surgery Procedures
It may be safe to combine some procedures. Other surgeries may need to be done in stages. A combined plan may save recovery time, but it also needs careful planning because surgery time and healing demands may increase.
Examples of combined procedures include:
- Lower face and neck rejuvenation
- Upper facial rejuvenation with eyelid surgery and brow lift
- Rhinoplasty with chin surgery
- Combining breast lift and implants
- Abdominal contouring with tummy tuck and liposuction
- Combined mommy makeover procedures
- Post-weight-loss contouring with body lift and limb contouring
- Facial surgery with fat grafting
Your health, procedure length, anesthesia, recovery support, and risk level all affect the safest plan.
Final Thoughts on Types of Plastic Surgery Procedures in Canada
Across Canada, plastic surgery includes many procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive needs. Certain procedures are used to improve the face, breasts, or body. Others repair tissue after cancer, injury, burns, or medical conditions. Non-surgical cosmetic options can help soften wrinkles, restore volume, improve texture, and address early aging changes.
The best procedure is not always the procedure people ask about first. The best choice is the one that fits your anatomy, goals, health, and comfort level.
Every plastic surgery plan should put safety, natural-looking results, clear expectations, and proper follow-up care first. 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.