Cosmetic surgery is a medical discipline that focuses on enhancing and improving the physical appearance of individuals through surgical interventions. Unlike reconstructive surgery, which addresses functional impairments, cosmetic procedures aim to achieve aesthetic enhancements. The overarching objective of cosmetic surgery is to help individuals achieve their desired aesthetic goals, contributing to increased self-confidence and an improved sense of well-being.
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a procedure to increase breast size. It involves placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscle. Breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident, but for some its part of rebuilding the breast for various conditions.
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, removes fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts. For those with large breasts, breast reduction surgery can ease discomfort and improve appearance. Breast reduction surgery might also help improve self-image and the ability to take part in physical activities.
Buttock augmentation, or gluteal augmentation, is used to improve the contour, size and/or shape of the buttocks. This is done through the use of buttock implants, fat grafting or sometimes a combination of the two.
A buttock lift, or gluteoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the buttocks, lifting and toning the area for a firmer appearance. It often involves liposuction and excision techniques, performed under general anesthesia. Recovery time varies, and post-operative care instructions are essential for optimal results.
The goal is to add volume or lift to the cheeks. Some people are bothered by their cheeks losing volume, or even sagging, with age. Others never develop the desired volume in their cheeks and are bothered by cheeks that may be considered flat or thin.
Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty or mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant (genioplasty) or reduction surgery on the bone (mentoplasty).
Ear surgery, also known as cosmetic ear surgery or Otoplasty — is a procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears.
Eyelid Surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty, is a type of surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. With age, eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess skin and fat can gather above and below your eyelids. This can cause sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids, and bags under the eyes.
A face-lift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure to create a younger look in the face. The procedure can reduce sagging skin. It can also help smooth folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline.
Hair transplantation involves removing small punch grafts from the hair bearing scalp or a larger piece of this scalp from a donor area and cutting this into smaller pieces to use as grafts. These grafts are then relocating to a bald or thinning area of the scalp. The grafts created in this manner differ in size and shape. Round-shaped punch grafts usually contain about 10-15 hairs. The much smaller mini graft contains about two to four hairs; and the micro-graft, one to two hairs. Slit grafts, which are inserted into slits created in the scalp, contain about four to 10 hairs each; strip grafts are long and thin and contain 30-40 hairs.
Lip augmentation surgery is a cosmetic procedure to enhance lip size and shape using methods like implants or injectable fillers. It aims to create fuller, more defined lips and is typically performed under local anesthesia. Recovery time varies, and it's crucial to consult with a plastic surgeon to discuss goals and risks.
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from specific areas of the body using a suction technique. It's not a weight-loss solution but helps contour and sculpt areas like the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. It's essential to consult with a plastic surgeon to discuss expectations and risks.
Lower body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat. Excess sagging skin and fat are removed, and the procedure(s) can improve a dimpled, irregular skin surface.
Male chest reduction, also known as Gynecomastia surgery, reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours. In severe cases of gynecomastia, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and stretch the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple). In these cases, the position and size of the areola can be surgically improved and excess skin may be reduced.
Rhinoplasty is surgery that changes the shape of the nose. The reason for rhinoplasty may be to change the appearance of the nose, improve breathing or both.
Sclerotherapy treats veins that are twisted and enlarged, known as varicose veins. Varicose veins are usually in the legs. Sclerotherapy also treats spider veins, a mild form of varicose veins. Sclerotherapy usually works best on small varicose veins.
Thigh lift, or thighplasty, reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. Tummy Tuck- also known as abdominoplasty — is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the shape and appearance of the abdomen. During a tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look.
Upper arm lift, also known as a brachioplasty, is a surgery that reshapes the back part of your upper arm, from your arm to your elbow. It’s also called an arm lift. It removes extra skin and tissue. It makes your upper arm look smoother.