Frequently Asked Questions about Plastic Surgery (FAQ)

Botox is injected into your face via a needle, aimed at relaxing specific facial muscles and reducing wrinkles. A Facelift surgery involves incisions performed on your skin in order to lift the sagging wrinkled skin and requires anesthesia. Botox, on the other hand, is a simple, anesthesia-free procedure which delivers remarkable results. A Facelift lasts longer than a Botox, the latter requiring repeat injections every 6 months.

It would be wise to avoid sun and extremely cold temperatures during your recovery period.

Unfortunately, no.

A plastic surgeon will never refuse treating a good candidate. So, if you are refused a procedure, there is always a good reason for that.

No. This is yet another myth.

A plastic surgery is considered successful when it corrects a patient’s imperfections, has no post-operative complications and/or adverse events and the result is natural-looking!

Typically, they last 6 months. However, the time period a Botox lasts is case-dependent.

Yes, a plastic surgery involves pain, though not a severe one, as it can be treated with mild painkillers. Pain intensity depends on the type of surgery performed.

Try to avoid putting any weight on your face during the first 3-4 weeks after a Facelift.

You should be 18 years of age and above. In case you are under the age of 18, parental written consent is required (otoplasty-gynecomastia).

Teenagers, much like everyone, do benefit from a corrective plastic surgery, in case of amputation or malformations. However, if the reasons are purely cosmetic, a teenager should wait until he/she is physically fully developed, save for the cases of prominent ears surgery, which can be carried out after the age of 5, adolescent gynecomastia, adolescent severe breast asymmetry (virgin hypertrophy), and always according to the surgeon's recommendations.

Liposuction does not involve large fat volumes removal and is not intended for weight loss. The average fat volume removed is 1-2 liters.

It would be wise to avoid it as most hormonal pills can damage your system and their results are questionable.

Unfortunately a Breast Augmentation Surgery cannot lift your breast more than 1 cm upwards. However, it can full an empty breast caused by weight loss or pregnancy. In any case, it can make your body look prettier and harmonic and boost your self-esteem.

It all depends on the plastic surgeon. Make sure the surgeon is board certified by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (A.S.A.P.S) in USA and the Hellenic Society of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) in Greece. Plastic surgery is safe, provided you search for experienced plastic surgeons.

Botox is NOT an alternative to Eyelift surgery; it simply paralyzes the muscle it is injected into. This method can smooth any wrinkles in the area treated, but it cannot lift it. Typically, it lifts the outer part of the eyebrow.

Any person can undergo plastic surgery, provided s/he is eligible, healthy and has realistic expectations.

Botox (Botulinum toxin-BTX) causes muscle paralysis and can be applied on any facial muscle.

Most commonly, Liposuction is performed on the following body areas: chin, cheeks, neck, arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, hips, knees and ankles.

If the patient gains weight after Liposuction, this will be evenly distributed throughout the body. This happens because a significant part of the fat cells has been removed from the affected areas during Liposuction.

Yes, provided you are healthy, you encounter no health problems and you are not a smoker.

Typically, you may undergo such a procedure without any problem. Consult a plastic surgeon that will assess your overall condition.

Even as little as one cigarette can negatively affect your recovery.

Most patients can resume their daily activities in about a week after the surgery.

Most of the marks heal over time. If the problem persists, you can discuss with your surgeon about a Laser treatment to improve your skin.

Yes, as long as they inform the surgeon beforehand.

There is some post-operative bruising and swelling but rhinoplasty recovery is faster compared to a broken nose one.

3-4 weeks.

In 12-15 months.

Approximately 15 months.

Blepharoplasty delivers spectacular results on a person’s appearance as it removes any loose skin and eye bags. After the surgery, the patient’s face appears fresher and younger, as opposed to the tired-looking face prior to the surgery.

When you undergo only Blepharoplasty, this is not possible. Crow’s feet improve by Botox –it constitutes part of our office treatment protocol and is applied after the patient’s consent.

Eyelid skin is very thin. Dark circles are the result of pigmentation being worsened by tiredness, poor nutrition, irritation and other factors. Blepharoplasty is not intended for dark circles treatment.

Blepharoplasty delivers long-term results but it does not stop the aging process. It just retards the effects of time and gives you a radiant and fresh-looking face.

It is not considered a painful procedure although you may get a sense of tension and some swelling during the first 48 hours.

Blepharoplasty incisions heal excellently due to the adequate blood supply of the tissues. Moreover, all incisions are performed in places that are hard to notice.

Laser Blepharoplasty is an extra tool for the plastic surgeon but its benefits are not that straightforward.

It takes most operated patients a week to 10 days to resume their professional activities. Resting during the first 2 days after the procedure is imperative.

Blepharoplasty is performed only by plastic surgeons.