While cosmetic surgeries are often associated with beauty and aesthetics, they also serve the purpose of improving people's faces, reducing their injury scars, and boosting their self-esteem. While cosmetic surgery is often associated with beauty, it goes much beyond that. One may undergo this surgery to correct any perceived flaw or imperfection on their body; it aims to improve an individual's appearance via surgical techniques.

And while it is true that many people consider cosmetic surgeries to be purely aesthetic, it can have lasting emotional and psychological effects on people who want to enhance their self-esteem and boost confidence. Cosmetic surgeries are different types of 'elective procedures' that range from breast augmentation to liposuction, and even facelifts. Dr Siddharth Prakash, a cosmetic and plastic surgeon at Lilavati Hospital says whether it is about reducing signs of aging, removing excess body fat, getting rid of unwanted scars, or correcting injury-related marks, cosmetic surgery can offer solutions.

"It boosts self-assurance and self-worth, allowing a patient to feel more at ease in their professional, personal, and social lives. It can also contribute to improved overall well-being," the doctor says. Read on to find out about the six types of cosmetic procedures for the face.

Face-lift Or Rhytidectomy Dr Prakash explains that it is a surgery that 'lifts and firms' the sagging skin on the face. "As you grow older, your facial skin loses elasticity a.