Facial plastic surgery refers to surgical procedures aimed at enhancing, reconstructing, or repairing the face’s aesthetic appearance or function. It can be divided into two main categories:
 

Cosmetic Surgery: Procedures designed to enhance the appearance of the face, often for aesthetic reasons. Common cosmetic facial plastic surgeries include:

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) 

• Facelift (rhytidectomy)

• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

• Brow lift

• Chin or cheek implants

• Lip augmentation​

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Reconstructive Surgery: These procedures aim to restore function and appearance, often following trauma, injury, birth defects, or medical conditions. Examples include:

• Reconstructive rhinoplasty

• Cleft palate/lip repair

• Scar revision

• Reconstructive surgery following cancer (like skin cancer removal)

• Facial paralysis surgery

Facial plastic surgery may involve both invasive and non-invasive techniques, depending on the individual’s needs and goals.