Cosmetic surgery is an age old practice that is about the enhancement of the appearance of the face or the body. The words plastic came from the Greek word plastikos which means “to mold”.

Plastic surgery has been made popular for many centuries starting from ear stretching tribe members to foot binding in Chinese tradition.

The plastic surgery procedures that we are familiar with today include nose jobs, breast augmentation and reduction, tummy tucks, facelifts, liposuction, bum lifts, eye lifts and more. There is also an option of non surgical procedures that are considered plastic surgery including botox, collagen injections, microdermabrasion & chemical peels and not to forget laser hair removal and tattoo removal.

Making the decision on your procedure is only the start. You have to choose your surgeon, your hospital, if you decide to stay in Australia or go on a cosmetic surgery holiday, who will be your anesthetist and look your private health fund to see if you are partially covered.

Cosmetic surgery finance is also another area that you will need to consider if you are not able to afford all the out of pocket expenses.