For most patients, the answer is yes. If there is adequate time away from work and social activities to allow the initial swelling and bruising to subside, procedures of the face (which are the most visible) can be done without anyone but the most astute observer knowing. There are also ways of diverting attention to changes in appearance such as changing hairstyles a week before the procedure or changing frames on glasses. Dr. Lampert is an artist and strives to give each patient a refreshed and natural look without his work looking fake or obvious. In some cases, it might be difficult to explain a drastic change such as that associated with a massive weight loss lower body lift or a large change in breast size.