Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size and shape of your breasts. This is done with the help of breast implants or fat transfer. 

What Are the Types of Breast Augmentation? 

Breast augmentation may either be performed with an implant or fat transfer. Depending on your case, your plastic surgeon may use any of the following implants: 

• Saline Breast Implants: These are filled with salt water. If for any reason these breaks inside your breast, your body will absorb the water and get rid of it naturally. 

• Structured Saline Breast Implants: These are also filled with saline water but have an inner structure that gives them a more natural finish. 

• Silicone Breast Implants: These are made of silicone gel. If the implant breaks, the gel stays within its shell or leaks into your breast.  

• Form-stable Breast Implants: Also called gummy bear implants, these are also made of thicker silicone gel and require a longer surgery incision in your skin. 

• Round Breast Implants: These tend to make your breasts fuller but may change the look of your breasts if rotate out of place. 

• Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation: During a fat transfer procedure, your surgeon will carry out liposuction take fat from another area of your body and inject it into your breasts.  

What Happens During a Breast Augmentation Surgery? 

During the surgery, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision under your breast or edge of the areola, or in your armpit. 

• Insert the implant from any of the above incisions. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After Breast Augmentation Surgery? 

After the surgical procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and monitored until you are stable enough.  

What Are the Risks Associated with Breast Augmentation Surgery? 

The surgery is safe; however, it may lead to: 

• Bruising. 

• Soreness or increased sensitivity in the nipple region. 

• Bleeding. 

• Swelling. 

• Infection. 

• Wound healing issues. 

Breast reduction or reduced mammoplasty is a surgical procedure to decrease the size of your breasts. If you have disproportionate breasts, you may require this surgery to change the appearance and prevent you from pain in the neck, back, and shoulders. 

What Happens During a Breast Reduction Surgery? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision around your nipple and downward on your breast in a keyhole shape. 

• Remove excess skin, tissue, and fat. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After Breast Reduction Surgery? 

After the surgery, you will be moved to a recovery area and monitored until you are stable enough.  

What Are the Risks Associated with Breast Reduction Surgery? 

The surgery is safe, it may, however, cause: 

• Bruising. 

• Soreness or increased sensitivity in the nipple region. 

• Bleeding. 

• Swelling. 

• Infection. 

• Wound healing issues

A breast lift or mastopexy is a surgical procedure to change the shape and appearance of breasts.  

Why Do You Need a Breast Lift Surgery? 

As you age, the shape of your breasts may change and these may lose elasticity causing them to stretch, sag, or droop. You may require breast lift surgery due to: 

• Ageing. 

• Breastfeeding. 

• Pregnancy. 

• Genetics. 

• Gravity. 

• Weight loss. 

What Happens During a Breast Lift Surgery? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Mark your skin with a pen or marker. 

• Make incision around your areolas to downward. 

• Cut, and re-shape excess fat and tissues to create a desired look. 

• Tighten and lift the muscles by sewing them. 

• Move your areolas higher. 

• Trim away extra skin tissues or muscles. 

• Close incisions. 

What Happens After a Breast Lift Surgery? 

Breast lift surgery is an outpatient procedure and you may go home on the same day. You may have a catheter attached near one of your incisions to drain excess fluid and reduce swelling. 

What Are the Risks Associated with a Breast Lift Surgery? 

Every surgery comes with a set of complications, a breast lift surgery may cause: 

1. Asymmetrical breasts. 

2. Bleeding or blood clots. 

3. Sensitivity or numbness of your breast skin. 

4. Haematoma. 

5. Inability to breastfeed in the future. 

6. Infection. 

7. Problems with healing.

Liposuction or fat removal is a surgical procedure to permanently remove fat cells from a specific part of your body. 

Where Can You Get Liposuction on Your Body? 

You can get liposuction on any part of your body. Some of the common areas include: 

• Stomach, waist, or abdomen. 

• Hips or love handles. 

• Back or chest. 

• Buttocks. 

• Thighs. 

• Upper arms. 

• Calves or ankles. 

What Are the Types of Liposuction Surgeries? 

Depending on your case, your surgeon may perform liposuction in any of the following ways: 

• Tumescent Liposuction: 

This is the most common procedure during which your surgeon will inject a saline water solution into your fatty areas. The mixture also contains medicines epinephrine which shrinks your blood vessels and helps your surgeon in removing fat easily. 

• Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will use ultrasonic energy to liquefy your fat before removing it from the body. 

• Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy Resonance (VASER): 

During a VASER liposuction, your surgeon will use a stainless-steel tool or cannula with ultrasound to break up and remove fat cells from your body. 

• Suction-assisted Liposuction: 

This is a conventional way to remove fat by using a vacuum. 

• Power-assisted Liposuction: 

This procedure involves using a small cannula that moves back and forth over your fat to break up. 

• Laser-assisted Liposuction: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will use strong laser lights on a small, flexible tube to break down and liquefy fat before removing it.  

What Happens During Liposuction Surgery? 

During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Make a small incision in your skin. 

• Insert a suction device attached to a cannula to remove fat cells between your skin and muscles. 

• Move the cannula around the inside of your body to liquefy your fat. 

• Remove excess fat with a suction pipe or large syringe. 

• Close the incision.  

What Are the Risks Associated with Liposuction Surgery? 

Every surgery has some or other risks involved. Liposuction may cause: 

• Infection. 

• Bruising. 

• Swelling 

• Skin discolouration. 

• Swelling or wound healing. 

• Pain at the surgical site. 

• Scarring. 

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that flattens, firms and smooths your abdomen.  

What Are the Types of Abdominoplasties? 

Abdominoplasties are of the following types: 

• Complete Abdominoplasty: 

During this procedure, your plastic surgeon will make an incision in your lower abdomen and above the pubic region. The length of the incision will depend on the amount of skin present. 

• Partial Abdominoplasty: 

During this procedure, your plastic surgeon will make a shorter incision between your lower abdomen and belly button. 

• Circumferential Abdominoplasty: 

During this procedure, your plastic surgeon will make a longer incision around the back and front of your body. 

• Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty: 

During this procedure, your plastic surgeon will make an incision vertically and horizontally in your abdomen region. 

What Happens During an Abdominoplasty? 

Abdominoplasty is an outpatient procedure which means you can go home on the same day after the surgery. 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision in your skin in the abdominal area. 

• Pull down the upper abdominal skin. 

• Remove additional skin. 

• Make an opening and move your belly button into position. 

• Insert drainage tubes. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After an Abdominoplasty? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and your surgeon will monitor your vitals. You may feel soreness after the procedure which may subside in a few days. 

What Are the Risks Associated with an Abdominoplasty? 

An abdominoplasty may pose certain risks including: 

• Bleeding. 

• Pain and swelling. 

• Scarring. 

• Poor wound healing 

• Blood clot. 

• Infection. 

Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping is a surgical procedure to change your nose’s shape and size. A lot of people prefer this surgery for cosmetic purposes but some people may also require it to improve their breathing and nasal function. 

Why Do You Need a Rhinoplasty? 

You may need a rhinoplasty to: 

• Correct a birth defect. 

• Improve your overall appearance. 

• Open blocked nasal passages. 

• Repair a facial feature. 

• Restore breathing in case of cancer or other traumatic injuries. 

What Happens During a Rhinoplasty? 

Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure which means that you can go home the same day. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give an anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision inside of your nostrils or across the base of your nose. 

• Pull up the skin covering your nasal bone and cartilage. 

• Add, reduce, or re-arrange the underlying bone and cartilage to develop a new shape or fix the septum. 

• Replace the skin covering your nasal bones and cartilage. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After a Rhinoplasty? 

After the procedure, your plastic surgeon may place a small plastic splint to reduce swelling and maintain your nose’s shape while it heals. Little swelling or bruising may occur which will subside within a week. 

What Are the Risks Associated with Rhinoplasty? 

Rhinoplasty may lead to: 

• Infection. 

• Hole in your nasal septum. 

• Infection. 

• Poor wound healing or scarring. 

• Skin discolouration. 

• Pain. 

• Scarring. 

• Need for additional surgery. 

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a procedure to improve the appearance of the area under your eyes. This is usually done to minimize the bagginess from your lower eyelid and remove excess skin from your upper eyelid. 

Why Happens During a Blepharoplasty? 

Depending on your goals and recommendations from your plastic surgeon, your surgery may involve upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. 

Upper Blepharoplasty 

During this procedure, your surgeon will give you anaesthesia and make an incision in the natural crease of your upper eyelid. These incisions will generally be hidden when your eyes are open. Following this, your surgeon will remove additional fat and skin, and close the incision. 

Lower Blepharoplasty 

During this procedure, your surgeon will give you anaesthesia and make an incision just below your lower eyelid to remove additional skin. In addition to this, the surgeon may also make an incision inside your lower eyelid to remove or redistribute fat. 

What Happens After a Blepharoplasty? 

After the surgery, you may have stitches in your upper lids that may stay in place for a week. Your lower eyelids do not require stitches. 

What Are the Risks Associated with a Blepharoplasty? 

Blepharoplasty may lead to: 

• Bleeding. 

• Infection. 

• Dry eyes. 

• Scarring. 

• Inability to fully close your eyes. 

• Loss of vision (rare). 

Facelift or rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure that improves the signs of ageing in your face or neck by either removing the skin, fat, or muscle or repositioning them. 

What Are the Types of Facelifts? 

Depending on your type, your surgeon will perform a facelift in one of the following ways: 

• Traditional Facelift: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will make incisions around your ears, hairline and below your chin. Following this, skin from your underlying tissues in the face and neck will be removed or tightened. In addition, the surgeon may also remove additional fat in your neck. This surgical procedure is recommended for people who wish to have a moderate improvement in their facial ageing. 

• Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS):  

During this procedure, the surgeon will tighten your muscles and trim additional skin or fat in your cheeks and lower face.  

• Deep Plane Facelift: 

During this procedure, a surgeon will lift the muscular layer of your face to remove fat from the neck and facial region. 

• Mid Facelift: 

During this procedure, the cheek area of your face will be targeted. The surgeon will reposition the fat in your skin and tighten it. 

• Mini Facelift: 

During this procedure, your lower face and neck area are lifted. This is generally recommended for people who are younger and are experiencing facial sagging. 

• Cutaneous Facelift: 

During this procedure, only the skin in your neck and lower face are targeted. 

What Happens During Facelift Surgery? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision in your hairline at the temples, around your ears, lower scalp, or under your chin. 

• Reposition or remove facial skin or fat and tighten face muscles. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After Facelift Surgery? 

After the procedure, you will be able to go home on the same day. You may have a bandage around your face to reduce swelling and bruising. 

A brow lift is a surgical procedure that lifts your eyebrows by repositioning your forehead and reducing wrinkles. 

Why Do You Need a Brow Lift Surgery? 

You may need a brow lift if you have: 

• Wrinkles or creases in your forehead. 

• Vertical frown lines between your eyebrows. 

• Droopy or hooded eyebrows. 

What Happens During a Brow Lift Surgery? 

During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give you anaesthesia. 

• Make an incision into your skin at the hairline. 

• Move or remove your muscles causing wrinkles or frown lines. 

• Close the incisions. 

What Happens After a Brow Lift Surgery? 

After the procedure, you may be moved to a recovery area and monitored until you wake up. Since this is an outpatient procedure, you may go home on the same day. 

What Are the Risks Associated with Brow Lift Surgery? 

As with other surgeries, brow lift may also lead to: 

• Infection. 

• Scarring. 

• Severe scalp itchiness. 

• Restricted movement of your eyebrows. 

• Bleeding. 

Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance a receding chin and add definition to your lower face and jawline. The majority of people consider this surgery for cosmetic reasons. Some people may require surgery to reconstruct your face. 

What Happens During a Chin Augmentation Surgery? 

During the procedure, your surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthetic. 

• Make an incision on the inside of your mouth or in the crease of your lower lip. 

• Move skin, fat, and tissue aside. 

• Insert the implant and mould it according to the shape of your chinbone. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After a Chin Augmentation Surgery? 

After the procedure, you may be moved to a recovery area. Depending on your condition, you may stay in the hospital overnight.  

What Are the Risks Associated with Chin Augmentation Surgery? 

Like all surgeries, a chin augmentation may cause: 

• Bleeding. 

• Bruising. 

• Burning sensation. 

• Nerve injury. 

• Scarring. 

• Misaligned implant. 

Lip augmentation is a surgical procedure to create fuller and more youthful lips.  

What Are the Types of Lip Augmentation? 

Lip augmentation surgeries are of the following types: 

• Fat Grafting: 

This involves taking fat from another area of your body preferably the stomach, purifying it, and injecting it into your lips. 

• Lip Fillers: 

This involves injecting a lip filler into your lips and around your mouth. 

• Lip Implants: 

This involves making a small incision in each corner of your mouth and inserting an implant into your lips. 

• Lip Lift: 

This involves removing excess skin between your nose and upper lip to pull up your lips. 

What Happens During a Lip Augmentation Surgery? 

Depending on your expectations and your plastic surgeon’s recommendation, you may have any of the following procedures: 

• Lip Fillers: 

During this type, your surgeon will inject the filler into your lips with a fine needle. This will take around 10 to 30 minutes. 

• Fat Transfer: 

During this type, your surgeon may perform liposuction to remove fat from your belly, purify it, and inject it into your lips. This will take around 60 to 90 minutes. 

• Lip Implant: 

During this surgery, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthetic. 

• Make a small incision in each corner of your mouth. 

• Create a tunnel by inserting a clamp via one incision and threading it to the other side. 

• Pull the implant through the tunnel with the help of a clamp. 

• Close the incision. 

• Lip Lift: 

During this type, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Give you an anaesthetic. 

• Make an incision under your nose. 

• Remove a small strip of skin and lift your upper lip. 

• Close the incision. 

What Happens After Lip Augmentation Surgery? 

After the procedure, you will be moved to a recovery area and monitored. Since this is an outpatient procedure, you may go home on the same day. 

What Are the Risks Associated with a Lip Augmentation Surgery? 

The possible risks with lip augmentation involve: 

• Bleeding. 

• Bruising. 

• Infection. 

• Lip stiffening. 

• Swelling. 

• Uneven lips. 

Botox is one of the popular brands of botulinum toxin injection. Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that impacts your nerves and causes muscle weakening. People usually prefer this injection to smooth wrinkles or prevent migraines. 

How Does Botox Work? 

Botox blocks the nerve signals to muscles. This results in muscular tension which lasts for several months. 

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Botox? 

Botox injections are generally used for cosmetic purposes and address signs of ageing. The treatment can help in smoothening fine lines and wrinkles in different areas of the face, including: 

• Forehead. 
• Nose. 
• Eyebrows. 
• Eyes. 
• Lips. 
• Chin. 
• Neck. 
• Jawline. 

Which Medical Conditions Can Be Treated with Botox? 

Botox injections are also used to treat medical conditions, including: 

• Strabismus or crossed eyes. 

• Dystonia or excessive muscle contractions. 

• Eyelid twitching. 

• Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. 

• Chronic migraines. 

• Overactive bladder. 

• Blepharospasm. 

• Adult spasticity. 

• Cervical dystonia. 

What Happens During a Botox Treatment? 

During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will use a fine needle to inject a small amount of Botox into the treatment area. Depending on your condition, you may receive more than one injection in different spots.  

This is an outpatient procedure and you may be able to go home on the same day. The injection is usually harmless but it may make you uncomfortable.  

What Happens After a Botox Treatment? 

If your plastic surgeon suggests, you can return home immediately after the treatment. The surgeon may also give certain instructions to reduce swelling, bruising, and redness. The effect of Botox usually lasts for about 3-4 months and you may require additional treatment at regular intervals. 

Dermal fillers are injections that are used to plump your skin, especially wrinkles, and smooth lines, and restore volume in your face. People usually get these fillers to enhance their facial features and look more youthful. 

Why Are Dermal Fillers Used? 

With ageing, your body starts to deplete collagen. A decreased amount of collagen in your skin may cause skin laxity and loss of volume. This may cause the skin to lose its elasticity, become thinner, and start to sag.  

A dermal filler may help in: 

• Adding volume to sagging skin. 

• Making your facial features symmetrical. 

• Plumping your lips and cheeks. 

• Reducing signs of wrinkles and creases in your face. 

What Are the Types of Dermal Fillers? 

Dermal fillers are of the following types: 

• Hyaluronic Acid: 

   

This naturally occurring acid is used to add volume to your skin and keep it hydrated. This injection usually lasts for around six months to a year. 

• Calcium Hydroxylapatite: 

   

This naturally occurring substance is found in your bones and it lasts for around a year. 

• Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA): 

   

This substance helps your body in creating collagen. It is generally used to reduce deep wrinkles on your face. 

• Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA): 

This filler contains collagen along with tiny balls that stay under your skin and increase its volume. 

What Happens During a Dermal Filler Procedure? 

Dermal filler is an outpatient procedure which usually takes up to an hour. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will: 

• Apply an anaesthetic cream or gel to the area. 

• Use a thin needle and inject small amounts of filler under your skin. 

• Inject the fillers in other areas (depending on your condition). 

What Happens After a Dermal Filler Procedure? 

After the procedure, your plastic surgeon will cleanse your skin and may give you an ice pack to reduce swelling and pain. In addition, you may also have swelling, bruises, or discomfort. This may, however, subside in a few days.  

What are the Risks Associated with a Dermal Filler Procedure? 

Serious complications with dermal filler are rare, it may, however, lead to: 

• Bleeding, swelling, bruising, redness, and pain. 

• The asymmetrical appearance of your face. 

• Damage to your skin. 

• Infection. 

• Bumps under your skin. 

• Numbness. 

• Rashes and itching.