A surgical cosmetic procedure to tighten vaginal muscles stretched after childbirth or because of aging. The procedure is also referred to as ‘vaginal rejuvenation

A surgical procedure to firm the abdominal area by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the abdominal wall. Also referred to as a tummy tuck. See the procedure article on abdominoplasty

Fibrous bands that may form between organs and tissue during the healing process.

Loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness achieved with the use of drugs. Some surgical procedures can be done under local anaesthesia, where the area affected by the procedure is [..]

A surgical procedure that reduces excess skin and fat from the underarm area. Also referred to as brachioplasty. See arm lift surgery

A surgical procedure that removes fat and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids. Also referred to as eyelid surgery. See our article on eyelid surgery

A condition in which a person feels such an excessive concern over their appearance that it interferes with daily life.

A surgical procedure that reduces excess skin and fat from the underarm area. Also known as an arm lift. See the procedure article on arm lift surgery

Prostheses made of either a fluid (saline) or a gel-like material (silicone) that is placed under or over the pectoral muscle during a breast augmentation. Implants come in various shapes, sizes and t [..]

Sometimes combined with breast augmentation, a breast lift is a surgical procedure to lift sagging breasts. Also referred to as mastopexy. See our breast lift article