Plastic surgery is a broad field with treatments that can refine, repair, or reshape areas of the face and body. Cosmetic procedures are usually chosen to enhance appearance. Reconstructive plastic surgery may be used after injury, cancer, birth differences, burns, or medical conditions to help rebuild form or function.
Canadians may look into plastic surgery for many reasons. Some patients want a more refreshed appearance. Some patients hope to restore their body after changes from pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Other patients need 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 covers the main types of plastic surgery procedures in Canada, including facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, reconstructive surgery, and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The guide also explains important points to review before booking a consultation.
The Difference Between Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
In general, plastic surgery is grouped into cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
What Is Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?
The main focus of cosmetic plastic surgery is appearance. These procedures are usually elective, meaning they are chosen by the patient and are not medically required.
Common reasons for cosmetic plastic surgery include:
- Creating better facial balance
- Improving visible signs of aging
- Creating a more balanced body shape
- Replacing volume lost after weight change or pregnancy
- 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
In Canada, most cosmetic procedures are paid for privately. The total fee can depend on the procedure, surgeon, facility, anesthesia, follow-up visits, and location.
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in Canada
Reconstructive surgery helps repair or restore form and function. This type of surgery may help after cancer surgery, trauma, burns, infections, birth differences, or other medical conditions.
Examples of reconstructive plastic surgery include:
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Skin cancer reconstruction after skin cancer excision
- Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
- Burn injury reconstruction
- Hand repair surgery
- Scar improvement surgery
- Repair of wounds
- Surgery for facial trauma repair
- Correction of congenital concerns
In Canada, some medically necessary reconstructive procedures may be covered by provincial health plans. Cosmetic changes are usually not covered.
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Facial plastic surgery can improve facial balance, soften signs of aging, and restore a refreshed look. The goal is usually not to look “different.” Strong results usually look natural, balanced, and personal to the patient.
Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
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.
A facelift may help with:
- Jowls near the jawline
- Lower-face loose skin
- Deeper folds around the mouth
- Lowered cheek tissue
- Poor definition between the face and neck
Many modern facelift techniques focus on deeper support layers under 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.
Platysmaplasty and Neck Lift Surgery
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:
- Prominent neck bands
- Loose neck skin
- Reduced jawline sharpness
- Submental fullness
- A neck that looks loose or heavy
For some people, both the skin and neck muscle need tightening. Under-chin liposuction may be helpful for certain patients. Since aging often affects both the face and neck, a facelift and neck lift may be done in one plan.
Blepharoplasty, or 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 can address:
- A weighted upper eyelid look
- Loose upper eyelid skin
- A more tired or older eye appearance
- Upper eyelid skin that touches the lashes
- Visual field concerns in some medical situations
Patients may choose lower eyelid surgery for:
- Under-eye puffiness or bags
- Puffiness beneath the eyes
- Loose skin under the eyes
- Under-eye shadowing
- A tired look that does not improve with rest
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. By lifting the brow, the procedure may improve the upper eyes and soften forehead heaviness.
Common brow lift concerns include:
- A heavy, lowered brow
- A heavy upper eyelid look caused by brow position
- Forehead creases
- Lines between the brows
- A tired, sad, or stern expression
A brow lift is not the same as eyelid surgery. The eyelids and brows are different structures, so eyelid surgery treats extra eyelid skin and a brow lift treats brow position. Some patients need only a brow lift or eyelid surgery, while others benefit from both procedures.
Rhinoplasty, Also Called Nose Surgery
Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, changes the shape, size, or structure of the nose. Depending on the patient, rhinoplasty can be cosmetic, functional, or a combination.
Rhinoplasty may address:
- A bump along the bridge of the nose
- A drooping nasal tip
- A broad or boxy tip
- Nasal crookedness
- Nasal size or projection
- Nasal asymmetry
- Nasal breathing concerns linked to anatomy
For patients with breathing concerns, rhinoplasty may include work on the septum, which separates the nostrils. This is called septoplasty. Cosmetic rhinoplasty changes appearance, while functional nasal surgery focuses on airflow.
Otoplasty for Prominent Ears
Otoplasty, commonly called ear surgery, can change the shape, position, or size of the ears. Otoplasty is often chosen for ears that stick out.
Patients may consider otoplasty for:
- Protruding ears
- Asymmetry between the ears
- Large ear cartilage folds
- Ears that project away from the head
- Stretched or uneven earlobes
Ear surgery can be considered for adults as well as children. For children, timing depends on ear growth, maturity, and family goals.
Lip Lift Procedure
Lip lift surgery shortens the area between the upper lip and the base of the nose. This space is called the upper lip length. The procedure may make the upper lip look more visible without adding filler.
Lip lift surgery can help improve:
- A long space between the nose and upper lip
- Limited upper tooth show when smiling
- A less visible upper lip
- Poor balance between the upper and lower lips
- Aging changes around the mouth
A surgical lip lift and lip filler are different treatments. Filler adds volume. The purpose of a lip lift is to change the upper lip position and shape rather than just add volume.
Facial Implant Surgery for the Chin, Cheeks, and Jawline
Implants can be used to improve facial balance in the chin, cheeks, or jawline. Chin surgery can improve facial profile balance when the chin looks small compared with the nose or other features.
Types of facial implant surgery may include:
- Surgical chin implants
- Cheek implant surgery
- 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. Fat is usually removed from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, processed, and placed into the face.
Facial fat grafting may help with:
- Hollows in the cheeks
- Hollowing under the eyes
- Facial volume loss from aging
- Loss of soft tissue fullness
- Reduced facial harmony
Fat grafting can be used alone or with facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or other facial procedures.
Common Breast Surgery Options
Many patients in Canada consider breast surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. Some patients want more volume, less size, a breast lift, better symmetry, or breast restoration after cancer surgery.
Breast Enlargement Surgery
Breast augmentation surgery uses implants or fat transfer to increase breast size and shape. Breast implants may be saline or silicone gel. The choice of implant depends on body type, breast tissue, goals, and surgeon guidance.
Patients may consider breast augmentation for:
- Naturally small breasts
- Pregnancy-related breast volume loss
- Lost breast volume after weight changes
- Asymmetry between the breasts
- Improved breast shape in fitted clothing
Many people worry about looking too large, obvious, or unnatural after breast augmentation. A careful plan should consider chest width, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance.
Breast Lift Surgery, Also Called Mastopexy
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped. It does not primarily add volume. The procedure focuses on improving breast position and shape.
Patients may consider a breast lift for:
- Sagging breasts
- Downward-pointing nipples
- Areola stretching
- Breast skin laxity
- Post-pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight-loss breast changes
For patients who want more fullness, implants may be added to a breast lift. Others prefer a lift without implants for a natural result.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction removes extra breast tissue, fat, and skin to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and more balanced.
Patients may consider breast reduction for:
- Chronic neck pain
- Shoulder strain
- Back discomfort
- Shoulder grooves 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 in some cases. Whether coverage applies depends on the province, symptoms, and medical assessment.
Breast Implant Revision Surgery
Breast implant revision surgery is used to change, adjust, or replace current breast implants. It may be done for cosmetic reasons or medical concerns.
Common breast implant revision concerns include:
- A desire to change implant size
- Rupture of an implant
- Capsular contracture, which is firm scar tissue around an implant
- Breast implant movement
- Uneven breast appearance
- Aging changes after breast augmentation
- A desire for implant removal
A breast lift may be done when implants are removed. Some patients replace their implants with a different size, shape, or placement.
Reconstructive Breast Surgery
After mastectomy or lumpectomy, breast reconstruction can rebuild the breast. The procedure may be done with implants, natural tissue, or a combined approach.
The breast reconstruction process may involve:
- Breast reconstruction with implants
- Reconstruction using tissue flaps
- Rebuilding the nipple and areola
- Breast fat grafting
- Surgery to refine breast symmetry
Breast reconstruction is a very personal decision. Many patients want breast reconstruction. Others choose to remain flat. Both choices are valid.
Male Breast Reduction Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery treats enlarged male breast tissue. The procedure may use liposuction, gland removal, or both methods.
Male breast reduction can help improve:
- 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
A surgeon chooses the technique based on whether the chest fullness is due to fat, gland tissue, loose skin, or more than one factor.
Body Plastic Surgery Procedures
Body contouring procedures can improve shape by removing extra skin, reducing stubborn fat, or tightening tissue. It is common after pregnancy, aging, or major weight loss.
Abdominoplasty, or Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty removes loose abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck may include repair of separated abdominal muscles, known as diastasis recti.
Tummy tuck surgery can help improve:
- Sagging abdominal skin
- A lower stomach apron
- Stretch-marked skin under the belly button
- Separated abdominal muscles
- 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.
Fat Reduction With Liposuction
Localized fat can be removed with liposuction using a thin tube called a cannula. The goal is contouring, not general weight loss.
Liposuction can treat:
- Stomach area
- Flanks, often called love handles
- Hip contours
- Thigh contours
- Upper arm contours
- The back
- The chin and neck
- Chest fullness
- Knees
Skin tone is an important factor. If the skin is loose, liposuction alone may not be enough. A skin-tightening or skin removal procedure may be needed in that situation.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover combines procedures to address body changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change. Breast and abdominal procedures are often combined in a mommy makeover.
A mommy makeover may include:
- Abdominoplasty
- Mastopexy
- Breast augmentation
- Surgical breast size reduction
- Surgical fat removal
- Fat transfer for volume
Although the name suggests otherwise, the procedure is not only for mothers. Anyone with similar changes may consider this type of plan. The best mommy makeover plan should consider health, goals, recovery time, and whether future pregnancy is expected.
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, removes loose skin from the upper arms.
An arm lift may address:
- Upper arm skin that hangs
- Loose skin after weight loss
- Age-related changes in the arms
- Trouble feeling comfortable in sleeveless shirts
- Skin friction in the upper arms
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
Thigh lift surgery improves thigh contour by removing loose skin. It is often considered after major weight loss.
A thigh lift may help with:
- Loose skin on the inner thighs
- Skin friction between the thighs
- Difficulty fitting pants
- Heaviness from extra skin
- Loose thigh skin 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.
Lower Body Lift
Loose skin around the lower body can be removed with a body lift. A body lift can address the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
A body lift may be chosen after:
- A major weight change
- Surgery for weight loss
- Body changes related to pregnancy
- Age-related skin laxity
A body lift is a larger procedure and usually has a longer recovery. A stable weight and good overall health are important before body lift surgery.
Fat Grafting for Body Contouring
With fat grafting, fat is removed from one area and placed in another. This procedure may improve contour or add volume using the patient’s own fat.
Body fat grafting can involve:
- Breast volume
- Buttock shape
- The hips
- Face
- 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
Skin surface concerns, scars, and soft tissue problems may also be treated with plastic surgery.
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 may help with:
- Surgical scars
- Scars from injury
- Scarring after burns
- Scars that feel thick
- Scars that limit comfort
- Scars that restrict motion
Scar treatment can include surgery, copyright injections, laser treatment, silicone therapy, or several methods together.
Removal of Moles, Cysts, and Skin Lesions
Plastic surgery may be chosen for benign skin lesions, cysts, moles, and lumps when the closure should be as careful as possible. Some moles or lesions need proper medical review to make sure skin cancer is not present.
Common reasons for removal include:
- Ongoing irritation
- Growth
- A lesion that bleeds
- Cosmetic reasons
- Medical diagnosis
- Comfort
Any changing mole or suspicious skin lesion should be checked by a qualified medical professional.
Skin Cancer Reconstruction Procedures
When skin cancer is removed, plastic surgery reconstruction may help close the area and restore appearance. Common areas include the face, nose, eyelids, ears, lips, scalp, and hands.
Skin cancer reconstruction may involve:
- Simple direct closure
- Skin grafts
- Moving nearby tissue with a local flap
- More complex reconstruction
The goal is safe cancer removal while preserving function and appearance as much as possible.
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures
Surgery is not needed for every patient. Non-surgical options can address early aging changes, facial lines, lost volume, and skin quality. Non-surgical care often means professional cosmetic surgery less recovery time, but the results are usually temporary.
BOTOX and Other Neuromodulators
Selected facial muscles can be relaxed with BOTOX and other neuromodulators. They are often used for expression lines.
Patients may consider neuromodulators for:
- Expression lines between the brows
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet
- Bunny lines on the nose
- Peau d’orange chin texture
- Mild neck bands in certain cases
Results are temporary and usually need repeat treatments. Treatment should often create a softer, more rested look instead of a frozen appearance.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers may improve facial volume and contour. They are often made with hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance used to shape and support soft tissue.
Dermal fillers may treat:
- Lip volume
- Cheek volume
- The chin
- Jawline
- Under-eye volume loss
- Nasolabial folds
- Lines from the mouth corners toward the chin
Good filler planning depends on the right product, careful injection technique, facial anatomy, and clear goals. To avoid an overfilled look, filler treatment should be planned carefully and conservatively.
Chemical Peels for Skin Texture and Tone
A chemical peel applies a controlled solution to improve the surface layers of the skin.
Chemical peels may help with:
- Patchy skin tone
- Skin dullness
- Mild lines
- Skin changes from sun exposure
- Mild post-acne marks
- Rough skin texture
The strength of a peel may be light, medium, or deeper depending on the goal. Healing time varies based on the peel depth and type.
Laser and Energy Treatments for Skin
Laser and energy-based procedures can address skin tone, redness, texture, unwanted hair growth, scars, and signs of aging.
Common examples include:
- Laser resurfacing for texture
- IPL, or intense pulsed light
- Radiofrequency energy treatments
- Non-surgical skin tightening
- Laser hair reduction
- Laser treatment for redness and broken vessels
The right laser or energy treatment depends on skin type, skin tone, and the concern. Patients with darker skin tones need careful treatment planning because pigment changes can be a concern.
Skin Resurfacing With Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a deeper skin resurfacing procedure that removes outer skin layers. Microdermabrasion is lighter and more surface-level.
These treatments may help with:
- Surface texture
- Minor acne scarring
- Tired-looking skin
- Uneven skin feel
- Fine surface lines
Choosing between these treatments depends on skin quality, goals, recovery time, and risk tolerance.
Choosing a Procedure That Fits Your Goals
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.
Examples include:
- A heavy upper eyelid look may come from extra eyelid skin, brow descent, or both.
- Jawline softness may be related to skin laxity, neck bands, fat, or chin position.
- 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.
- Under-eye bags can be caused by fat pads, hollowing, skin laxity, or pigmentation.
A helpful treatment plan should answer these three questions:
- What is the cause of the concern?
- Which procedure best treats that cause?
- What trade-offs should be expected with that choice?
Trade-offs can include scars, recovery time, swelling, cost, maintenance, and possible complications.
Common Questions and Concerns Before Plastic Surgery
Most patients have mixed feelings before plastic surgery. It is normal to feel excited and nervous at the same time. Concerns about safety, pain, scars, recovery, cost, and natural results are very common.
“Will I Look Refreshed or Different?”
Many patients ask this question. 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.
“When Can I Return to Normal Activities?”
Recovery time depends on the procedure. Non-surgical treatments may require little or no downtime. Procedures such as tummy tuck, body lift, or mommy makeover usually need more recovery planning.
In general, patients should plan for:
- Bruising and swelling
- Limits on activity
- Recovery time before returning to work
- Post-operative follow-up visits
- Scar management
- A gradual return to exercise
- Final results that take time to settle
Surgical healing is gradual. Results often look better as weeks and months pass.
“Can Plastic Surgery Scars Be Hidden?”
Any surgical cut leaves some type of scar. A good plan places scars as carefully as possible and supports healing.
Many factors affect scar quality, including:
- Your genetics
- Pigment response in the skin
- Procedure type
- Where the incision is placed
- Tension on the wound
- Smoking or nicotine use
- Sun exposure
- Aftercare
A scar often becomes less noticeable over time, but it will not vanish completely.
“What Are the Risks of Plastic Surgery?”
All surgery has risk. Patients should understand possible risks such as bleeding, infection, poor scarring, anesthesia issues, asymmetry, delayed healing, numbness, fluid buildup, and dissatisfaction.
Safety is influenced by:
- General health
- Prescription and non-prescription medications
- Whether you smoke or use nicotine
- Which surgery is performed
- The surgical facility
- The type of anesthesia
- The qualifications of the surgeon
- Follow-up after surgery
A good consultation should explain benefits, risks, alternatives, and what is realistic.
Important Plastic Surgery Information for Canadian Patients
In Canada, plastic surgery is regulated through medical licensing, provincial colleges, hospitals, surgical facilities, and professional standards. It is important to understand the difference between marketing language and recognized medical training.
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in Canada
Training and credentials should be a major part of choosing a plastic surgeon in Canada. The surgeon should have medical training, surgical training, and certification in the specialty of plastic surgery.
Before choosing a surgeon, patients can ask:
- Are you certified in plastic surgery?
- Are you licensed to perform surgery in this province?
- Do you perform this procedure often?
- Where is the procedure performed?
- What type of anesthesia is used and who provides it?
- Which risks are most relevant to me?
- What happens if I have a complication?
- What does post-operative follow-up include?
- Can I review examples of similar cases?
Asking questions is not being difficult. It is about making an informed choice.
Cosmetic Surgery Costs in Canada
Plastic surgery pricing in Canada varies widely. Pricing depends on procedure complexity, surgeon experience, anesthesia, facility fees, implants or devices, garments, follow-up care, and location.
Large Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal, may have higher fees because overhead and demand are higher. 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
Lower-cost surgery outside Canada may appeal to some Canadians. Medical tourism can seem attractive, but it adds risks that should be reviewed.
Patients should think about medical tourism concerns such as:
- Reduced follow-up access
- Flying or travelling soon after surgery
- Possible infection
- Different facility or safety standards
- Difficulty accessing medical records
- Difficulty managing complications back in Canada
- Difficulty communicating clearly
- Cost of revision surgery
Having surgery closer to home may make follow-up easier, especially if swelling, healing concerns, or complications occur.
Getting Ready for a Plastic Surgery Consultation
A consultation gives you the chance to learn what is possible, safe, and realistic. It should not feel rushed or high-pressure.
Before a consultation, consider preparing in these ways:
- List your main concerns before the visit.
- Prepare your medication and supplement list.
- Prepare to discuss your medical history.
- Be honest about smoking, vaping, cannabis, and nicotine use.
- Photos may help explain your goals.
- Make sure you ask about recovery time, scars, risks, and alternatives.
- Find out what result is realistic for your anatomy.
A helpful consultation should explain your options clearly. Sometimes the best advice is to wait, choose a smaller treatment, improve health first, or avoid surgery altogether.
Plastic Surgery Candidate Guidelines
Good candidates for plastic surgery are typically healthy, informed, and realistic. They understand that surgery can improve appearance, but it cannot create perfection or solve every life concern.
Plastic surgery may be appropriate if:
- You have good general health
- You know what concern you want to address
- Your weight is stable if you are considering body surgery
- You can follow smoking and nicotine restrictions
- You are prepared for the recovery process
- You are comfortable with the risks and limits
- The choice is based on your own goals
- You have reasonable expectations
You may need to delay surgery if you are pregnant, planning major weight loss, using nicotine, managing an unstable medical condition, or feeling pressured by someone else.
Procedure Combinations in Plastic Surgery
Combining procedures can be appropriate in selected cases. In some cases, procedures should be separated into different surgeries. 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
- Eyelid surgery with brow lift
- Profile balancing with rhinoplasty and chin surgery
- Breast lift plus volume enhancement
- Tummy tuck and liposuction
- Mommy makeover surgery combinations
- Body lift with thigh lift or arm lift
- Facial surgery with fat grafting
The safest plan depends on health, procedure length, anesthesia, recovery support, and risk level.
Understanding Your Plastic Surgery Options in Canada
Plastic surgery in Canada includes many cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Many cosmetic procedures focus on the face, breasts, or body. Reconstructive options may 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.
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 thoughtful 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.