A successful procedure should never draw attention to itself. Instead, it should help patients look more attractive, refreshed, and confident while preserving what makes them unique. The true skill of a plastic surgeon lies not in changing a person’s face, but in restoring its natural harmony with the utmost precision and respect for individual identity.
Modern plastic surgery is no longer focused solely on achieving outstanding aesthetic results. Today, equal importance is placed on patient comfort, a smoother recovery, and the ability to return to everyday life as quickly as possible. It was this very demand that inspired the development of my signature facelift technique, called the “Weekend Facelift”.
Composite breast augmentation is one of the most advanced techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery, combining breast implants with autologous fat grafting to achieve a more natural-looking result. This approach is also referred to as hybrid breast augmentation or composite breast augmentation. Rather than simply increasing breast size, the procedure focuses on creating natural contours, soft tissue coverage, and harmonious proportions.
Why do women choose to remove their breast implants, and what changes can be expected after explant surgery? In this article, a plastic surgeon Dmytro Slosser explains the recovery process, potential changes in breast shape, the role of breast lifts, and modern surgical options for achieving a natural-looking result.
Revision plastic surgery is not necessarily associated with shortcomings of the initial procedure. The final outcome may be influenced by individual healing characteristics, natural age-related changes, and a patient’s personal aesthetic expectations. This article explores the most common reasons for revision procedures, the surgeries most frequently associated with additional corrections, and the possibilities modern plastic surgery offers to refine and improve surgical outcomes.
Modern AI-powered tools can alter the shape of the nose, chin, or facial contours within seconds, creating the impression that the outcome of a future plastic surgery procedure is already known. However, artificial intelligence cannot predict with absolute accuracy how tissues will heal, how scars will form, or how facial contours will change after surgery. For this reason, AI-based simulations should be viewed as a supportive tool for discussing patient expectations rather than as a guarantee of the final result.
Losing a substantial amount of weight is a remarkable achievement that requires discipline, commitment, and perseverance. However, the number on the scale does not always mark the end of the transformation. In many cases, plastic surgery becomes the final step in the journey, helping to remove excess skin, restore body proportions, and enhance the results of the hard work already accomplished. The role of a plastic surgeon is not to create a new person, but to help the body reflect the changes that the patient has achieved through their own efforts.
After the age of 35, most patients begin to notice the first visible signs of aging: drooping eyebrows, deeper nasolabial folds, loss of a well-defined facial contour, the appearance of jowls, and a tired look even after adequate rest. It is at this stage that many people start considering surgical facial rejuvenation, but often face a difficult choice: an endoscopic lift or the so-called Weekend Lift.
In modern aesthetic surgery, more and more patients are choosing simultaneous or combined procedures, meaning several plastic surgeries performed under a single anesthesia. This approach is not only about patient comfort or saving time for the medical team. Above all, it is about the opportunity to undergo one recovery period instead of two, minimize psychological stress, and return to an active lifestyle more quickly.
Beauty tourism is rapidly gaining popularity around the world. More and more people are traveling not only for vacations or new experiences, but also for cosmetic treatments, rejuvenation procedures, and plastic surgery. Today, patients are willing to travel across countries in search of advanced technologies, high-quality medical care, and more affordable treatment options.
Motherhood does not eliminate the desire to feel attractive, wear favorite clothes, or feel comfortable in front of the mirror. Plastic surgery does not erase the experience of motherhood or make the body look unnatural. Its role is to help women restore harmonious body proportions and regain physical comfort and confidence.
The eye area is one of the first to reflect fatigue, stress, and aging. Even with good skin quality, drooping upper eyelids or under-eye bags can create a tired, heavy look. In such cases, blepharoplasty is indicated. It helps restore a fresh, open appearance and can visually take years off the face.
Rapid weight loss changes the face no less than the body. These changes are not only aesthetic, but also anatomical. Effective correction is always based on two key principles: restoring volume and properly lifting the tissues. Only their combination allows for a natural result without obvious signs of surgical intervention.
The nose plays a key role in forming the first impression of a person’s face. It can enhance facial features or, conversely, disrupt overall harmony. The goal of a modern plastic surgeon is not to create a “doll-like” or standardized nose, but one that is harmonious for each individual patient.
Just a few years ago, breast augmentation was associated with noticeable results. Today, the request sounds different: to look natural, to fit the body, so that no one can tell surgery was performed—yet the overall appearance becomes more harmonious. That is exactly why small implants have become the top choice for women in 2026.
The “weekend facelift” represents a logical stage in the evolution of modern plastic surgery, where subtlety, natural results, and rapid recovery come to the forefront. It is not a single procedure, but a concept that объединяет minimally invasive surgical techniques. Its core idea is to achieve a rejuvenating effect by working with the deeper structures of the face while minimizing impact on the superficial tissues.
Rhinoplasty remains one of the most popular procedures in facial plastic surgery. At the same time, patient attitudes are evolving: today, the decision to undergo surgery is made more consciously, with a focus on safety, natural-looking results, and trust in the surgeon. To better understand how modern audiences think, a survey was conducted among the Instagram followers of plastic surgeon Dmytro Slosser. Several hundred respondents took part, allowing for meaningful insights into current perceptions of rhinoplasty.
In modern aesthetic medicine, an increasing number of patients are turning their attention to minimally invasive methods of appearance enhancement. One such approach is the use of hyaluronic acid–based fillers for breast augmentation. At first glance, this may seem like a safe alternative to implants, requiring neither surgery nor prolonged recovery. However, accumulated scientific evidence suggests otherwise: injection-based breast augmentation carries a complex and far from risk-free safety profile.
In my medical practice, I frequently encounter patients who require comprehensive restoration of facial anatomy after severe trauma. In such cases, we are not talking about a single procedure, but rather a series of reconstructive interventions aimed at restoring both structure and function.
In modern plastic and reconstructive surgery, increasing attention is being paid to regenerative medicine — a field aimed not only at correcting the form or function of tissues, but also at stimulating their natural restoration. One of the most widely discussed topics in recent years has been exosomes. They are frequently discussed at scientific congresses, actively studied in laboratories, and patients increasingly ask whether they can truly accelerate recovery after surgery. As a plastic surgeon, I believe it is important to explain what exosomes are from a scientific perspective and what their real place is in contemporary medicine.
Plastic surgeon
Ukraine, Kyiv, Shchekavytska St., 9a
(Clinic "Nove Tilo")


