Claris Clinic assists patients with an essential question: should they choose cosmetic surgery or aesthetic medicine? The distinction is clear. Aesthetic surgery enables lasting, structural transformations of the body or face, while aesthetic medicine offers lighter, gradual, non-invasive improvements. The choice depends above all on the objective sought, the level of transformation expected and whether or not surgery is acceptable.
Aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine: understanding the difference
Aesthetic surgery and aesthetic medicine share the same goal of improving appearance and well-being, but are based on distinct approaches.
Cosmetic surgery involves a surgical procedure performed in a secure medical environment. It acts on deep-seated structures and provides a lasting augmentation, reduction or facelift of the body or face.
Aesthetic medicine is based on non-surgical techniques such as filler or toxin injections. It acts on the skin and volumes, with visible but temporary results.
When to choose cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is indicated when expectations cannot be met by non-invasive treatments and whenthe desired transformation is long-lasting or structural.
It is appropriate when:
– the modification concerns the structure of the body or face
– the need is long-lasting or definitive
– aesthetic medicine solutions reach their limits
At Claris Clinic, every indication for surgery is evaluated by a specialized team during an in-depth consultation.
When to choose aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic medicine is preferred when the signs of aging are moderate and the patient wishes to improve the appearance of the face without resorting to cosmetic surgery.
Fillers restore volume, smooth wrinkles and redefine facial contours. Toxin acts on the muscles responsible for expression wrinkles to temporarily reduce their appearance, particularly in the forehead and eye area.
These techniques offer rapidly visible results, with few constraints and no social eviction. They can improve the appearance of the face gradually and naturally, but are no substitute for cosmetic surgery when the desired transformation is structural or long-lasting.
Facial surgery: rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and facelift
Facial surgery allows us to act directly on the features when skin slackening or anatomical changes are marked.
- Rhinoplasty changes the shape or function of the nose in a lasting way
- Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, corrects excess skin on the eyelids.
- A facelift tightens sagging tissues and restores overall facial harmony.
Cosmetic body surgery: breast augmentation and reduction
Aesthetic surgery also concerns the body when expectations are morphological or functional.
Breast surgery includes breast augmentation, breast reduction and sometimes reconstruction. These procedures meet both aesthetic and physical needs, particularly in cases of discomfort.
Results, recovery and safety
Cosmetic surgery offers lasting results, after a necessary recovery period. Aesthetic medicine offers temporary results, requiring regular maintenance.
All surgery must be carried out within a strict medical framework. At Claris Clinic, every service is based on safe care, transparent information and recognized medical expertise.
How Claris Clinic supports you
Claris Clinic supports every patient in making an informed choice between cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine. The decision is based on an analysis of expectations, medical feasibility and the benefit-risk ratio, in order to propose an appropriate, coherent and safe solution.
Conclusion
Choosing between cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine depends above all on the desired result. When non-invasive solutions have reached their limits, cosmetic surgery can provide lasting augmentation, reduction or lifting of the face or body. Aesthetic medicine offers a gentler alternative with fillers and toxins. At Claris Clinic, every patient benefits from personalized support to help them make the right choice, in complete confidence.
