The majority of surgeries are to correct or cure medical issues, but there are now many modern surgeons who offer services that include making people feel better about themselves through surgical enhancements. It has long been common for people of means to have facelifts, but modern medical operations go much further today. Almost any part of the body can be surgically enhanced to make the patient look better and feel better about their body image.

Taking off excess pounds is now easier than ever with liposuction, and those who would rather not use anesthesia can have cool sculpting. Fat from almost any part of the body can be eliminated, and it can be moved if the patient desires. For those who want their nose bobbed, it has become a common operation. Scar removal has become more common, and creating a beautiful face is now easier than ever with modern medical techniques.