And with your big day approaching, now just may be the time to make those drastic changes you’ve always dreamed about—changing the profile of your nose, tucking and tweaking your tummy, or subtly reducing your bustline—so that you look and feel your best on your wedding day. And though plastic surgery is a popular option for some, not everyone wants or can afford these major cosmetic surgery improvements. Luckily there are simple, less-invasive procedures that can make an enormous impact on your looks and self-esteem—just in time for your walk to the altar.

"With today's facial treatments, there is every reason to look your very best on your wedding," says Dr. Derek Lee of the Lee Center for Facial Plastic Surgery and Skin Enhancement in Livingston (973-716-9716; derekleemd.com). "You can soften any wrinkles, get fuller lips and show off your healthy, glowing skin for photographs and your guests."

“Lunchtime procedures are most attractive for the bride-to-be because there is little to no recovery and less expense,” says Wayne Foster, M.D., of the Foster Facial Plastic Surgery, with offices in Toms River and Manasquan (fostermd.com; 732-914-2233). “Plumping the lips, filling fine lines, and enhancing facial features are a few exciting options.” Foster also suggests Botox cosmetics to soften the lines between and around the eyes.

Every bride is bound to shed a tear or two on her wedding day, but how do you avoid the mascara runs? “Eyelash extensions,” says celebrity makeup artist Mary Schook, who does the procedure at Orlo (212-242-3266), a Manhattan salon. Individual synthetic lashes come in different lengths and colors and are bonded to your own lashes with a medical-grade glue. “You get longer lashes and you don’t have to curl them or apply mascara. You can even go swimming,” says Schook. The lashes last six to eight weeks or until you naturally shed them ($450 with one free touch-up; maintenance is $100).

Looking for a bright smile? Try the simple teeth-whitening process with an appropriate name, Brite Smile (britesmile.com). Each visit lasts one hour and consists of three 20-minute sessions ($600). During each session, a whitening gel is applied to your teeth, and a blue light is shown, which activates the gel and whitens teeth. While the process is occurring, you can relax, watch TV, or nap. Treatments traditionally last up to four years, but you can purchase maintenance products or enroll in the two-year Smile Forever program, which allows you to come in for 20-minute touch-ups. Another great bonus is that the blue light, which activates the gel, has been proven to kill four major bacteria that plague teeth. There are seventeen centers around the country.