Are You Considering Aesthetic Surgery?
Independent, educational information from the national professional society. It is here to help you understand your options and ask the right questions. It does not advertise any surgeon, clinic or procedure.
Five things to consider first
Be clear about your reasons
Surgery can change how you look; it cannot change how others treat you. Consider whether you are doing this for yourself, and whether your expectations are realistic.
Check your surgeon's qualifications
Confirm that your surgeon is registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council and holds a recognised specialist qualification, with training in the procedure you are considering.
Ask where the procedure will be done
Surgery should take place in a properly equipped hospital or licensed facility, with a qualified anaesthetist and arrangements for emergencies.
Understand the risks and recovery
Every procedure carries risks. A good surgeon will explain them openly, along with the recovery time, the likely result and what happens if further treatment is needed.
Take your time
Avoid decisions made under pressure, time-limited offers or package deals. A second opinion is always reasonable.
Common aesthetic procedures
Each guide explains what the procedure involves, who may benefit, how it is performed, its potential risks, the recovery and important considerations. Guides are written by the Society and published once its Education Committee has reviewed them. Last updated 5 November 2026.
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
Procedures that refine or rejuvenate the face, eyelids, brow and ears.
- RhinoplastyNose reshapingSurgery to change the shape or size of the nose, or to improve breathing, by reshaping its bone and cartilage.
- Facelift and Neck LiftRhytidectomySurgery to tighten the deeper tissues and skin of the lower face and neck, improving sagging and jowls.
- Eyelid SurgeryBlepharoplastySurgery to remove or reposition excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids.
- Brow LiftForehead liftSurgery to raise a low or heavy brow and soften forehead lines.
- OtoplastyEar correctionSurgery to reshape or set back prominent ears, often performed in childhood or adolescence.
- Facial Fat GraftingFat transferTransfer of a patient's own fat from one part of the body to restore volume in the face.
Breast Surgery
Procedures that change the size, shape or symmetry of the breasts.
- Breast AugmentationAugmentation mammaplastySurgery to increase breast size or improve shape, using implants or fat transfer.
- Breast ReductionReduction mammaplastySurgery to reduce the size and weight of large breasts, often to relieve physical symptoms.
- Breast LiftMastopexySurgery to raise and reshape breasts that have dropped, by removing excess skin.
- Correction of Breast AsymmetrySurgery to improve a noticeable difference in size or shape between the two breasts.
Body Contouring
Procedures that remove excess fat or skin and reshape the body.
- LiposuctionLiposculptureRemoval of localised fat deposits through small incisions using a thin suction tube.
- Tummy TuckAbdominoplastySurgery to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and, where needed, repair separated muscles.
- Body LiftSurgery to remove loose skin around the trunk, most often after major weight loss.
- Arm and Thigh LiftBrachioplasty / thighplastySurgery to remove loose skin and fat from the upper arms or inner thighs.
- Gynaecomastia SurgeryMale breast reductionSurgery to reduce enlarged breast tissue in men.
Non-surgical Treatments
Injectable, laser and skin treatments performed without surgery.
- Botulinum ToxinInjections that temporarily relax specific muscles to soften lines caused by facial expression.
- Dermal FillersInjectable gels used to restore volume, soften folds or refine facial contours.
- Laser TreatmentsLight-based treatments for skin texture, pigmentation, redness, scars or hair removal.
- Skin RejuvenationTreatments that aim to improve skin quality, tone and texture.
- Chemical PeelsApplication of a chemical solution that removes outer layers of skin to improve texture and tone.
Important. This information is general and educational. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a qualified surgeon who can assess your individual circumstances.