Plastic surgery for facial areas aims at improving the appearance of the face to give it a youthful and balanced look. Cosmetic facial surgery helps to improve the looks of a particular facial feature. Examples of such surgeries include rhinoplasty, which alters the shape of the nose, and cheek lifts/augmentations that give the face a fuller and more youthful appearance. Reconstructive facial surgery also helps to improve the function and appearance of a specific facial feature. Examples of such surgeries include plastic surgeries that repair a cleft lip/palate so that the patient can eat, drink and sleep normally.

Facial plastic surgery can boost self-esteem for the patient. It can also improve function of the body part being operated on. However, the risks and complications associated with the surgery should be considered carefully before opting for such a procedure. Some of the risks include an unnatural appearance, scarring, infection, poor healing, loss of sensation, adverse reactions to anesthesia, pain and damage to nerves and blood vessels. Hence, post-operative instructions given by the specialist should be followed and medications should be administered as prescribed to prevent complications associated with facial plastic surgery.