The indication
Clarify the problem the procedure addresses and the benefit sought in your circumstances.
Ask your professionalWhat are we aiming to achieve for me?
Published catalogue
Understand medical procedures
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Medical procedures
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Starting point · Face
Matching procedures
16 procedures
Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckRhinoplastyRhinoplasty reshapes nasal bone and cartilage; functional breathing goals must be distinguished from aesthetic goals. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckBlepharoplastyBlepharoplasty removes or repositions eyelid skin and fat; functional visual-field indications differ from cosmetic requests. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckRevision rhinoplastyRevision rhinoplasty addresses a previously operated nose; scar tissue, altered anatomy and limited graft material can make planning more complex. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckSeptorhinoplastySeptorhinoplasty combines external nasal reshaping with correction of internal septal structure when functional and aesthetic goals coexist. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckFaceliftA facelift repositions selected facial tissues and removes excess skin; it does not stop ageing and may include different depth planes. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckNeck liftA neck lift treats selected skin laxity, fat and deeper neck tissues; the operative plan depends on anatomy and associated facial ageing. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckBrow liftA brow lift repositions brow and forehead tissues; endoscopic, open and temporal approaches differ in scars, reach and risks. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckCanthoplastyCanthoplasty reshapes or supports the outer eyelid corner; eyelid position, eye-surface protection and prior surgery require careful assessment. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckOtoplastyOtoplasty changes ear shape or projection by reshaping cartilage and skin; symmetry and scar behaviour vary between patients. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckCosmetic genioplastyCosmetic genioplasty changes chin projection or position by moving bone or using an implant; dental bite and facial proportions must be assessed. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckCheek augmentationCheek augmentation adds volume or projection with implants or fat transfer; skeletal anatomy and soft-tissue balance guide the choice. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckFacial implantsFacial implants alter selected contours such as chin, jaw or cheeks; implant material, fixation and future removal must be discussed. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckBuccal fat removalBuccal fat removal reduces a deep cheek fat pad; facial ageing, asymmetry and the risk of excessive hollowing require conservative assessment. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckFacial fat graftingFacial fat grafting transfers processed autologous fat to selected areas; some volume is reabsorbed and additional sessions may be considered. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckUpper lip liftAn upper lip lift shortens selected skin between nose and lip to change lip show; scar position and dental exposure are central to planning. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.Aesthetic Surgery · Face and neckFacial scar revisionFacial scar revision may reposition, excise or resurface a scar; it aims to improve appearance or function but cannot erase a scar. This page explains the questions to ask and the continuity of care to plan.
Before deciding
Understand a procedure before considering it
A procedure page helps you understand an intervention. Its suitability for you is discussed with a professional, considering your circumstances, the options and what matters in your life.
Understand the purpose. Explore the options. Prepare what comes next.
The alternatives
Consider other options and the possible consequences of waiting or having no intervention.
Ask your professionalWhat other possibilities should we discuss?
Preparation
Share your medicines and medical history. Clarify the tests and instructions appropriate to the planned procedure.
Ask your professionalWhat individual instructions should I receive before my appointment?
What happens
Ask about the steps, the team and, where relevant, the anaesthesia.
Ask your professionalWhat will actually happen during the procedure?
Aftercare and recovery
Plan support at home, appointments and the return to activities with your care team.
Ask your professionalWhat follow-up should be arranged after discharge?
Risks and complications
Ask about risks relevant to you, uncertainties and what to do if difficulties arise.
Ask your professionalWho should I contact and which signs mean I should seek help?
Your questions, ready for the consultation
Write down your priorities and anything that remains unclear. Ask for explanations in a language you understand.
- What benefit can I reasonably expect?
- What might change the decision?
- Which documents and contacts should I keep afterwards?
These pointers help you prepare a discussion with a professional. They do not establish an individual indication or a preparation or recovery protocol.
Sources and reading context
NHS resources in English. The surgery pages address surgical procedures; arrangements for other procedures should be clarified with the relevant team. Local processes may differ.
- Discussing surgery with a specialist NHS · Seeing a specialist — Having an operation (surgery)
- Preparing for surgery NHS · Before surgery — Having an operation (surgery)
- Planning aftercare and discharge NHS · After surgery — Having an operation (surgery)
- Understanding consent to treatment NHS · Consent to treatment
Sources accessed on 14 September 2026
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