Cosmetic Surgery for Men

Statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that plastic surgery for men is a growing trend in this country. Once considered a “women only” thing to do, more and more men are finding plastic surgery a means to better their self-esteem, by making changes to body parts they are not satisfied with. The options for plastic surgery are various, and I will look at those in a minute, but first some more statistics.

In 2008 there were 220.000 reported cosmetic surgical procedures done on men, out of a total of 1.6 million procedures done across the genders. This means that men are now getting almost 14% of all plastic surgery. Broken down, the numbers show a clear upward increase, with hair transplantation being the biggest mover, up 72% from 2007. But the three most common plastic surgery for men are nose reshaping, eyelid surgery and liposuction. I haven’t seen any numbers concerning age, but I would speculate that these surgeries are most popular with men in the ages 40-60 years old.

Now, I have mentioned several of the available procedures, but let’s have a closer look. I have listed the procedures in the order of popularity, and also divided between surgical procedures and cosmetic procedures.
 

Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
 

Nose reshaping surgery (Rhinoplasty)

When you undertake nose reshaping surgery the goal is usually to change the size, remove a bump, or correct a crooked nose. 74,917 men had nose surgery in 2008.
 

Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Men undergo eyelid surgery to improve the appearance of the upper and/or under eye lids. The surgery involves removing excess skin, fat or muscle from the eyelids, which results in reduced under and over eye wrinkles.
 

Liposuction (Lipoplasty | Liposculpture suction lipectomy | Lipo)

10% of all liposuctions are done on men. The procedure removes fat from various sections of the body. Areas usually depleted of fat are the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and neck.
 

Breast reduction in men (Gynecomastia)

Some men develop abnormally large male breasts, which can be awkward for the person having them. A breast reduction for men surgery involves removing fat, skin, and glandular tissue from the breasts, resulting in a decreased size.
 

Hair transplantation

Hair transplantation is a male dominated type of surgery, where men account for 72% of all operations done. The procedure is done by moving skin containing hair follicles (actually growing hair) from one side of the head to the other.
 
 

Cosmetic minimally invasive surgery

Next on the list we have the cosmetic minimally invasive procedures. These treatments seldom require rest time after surgery, and can sometime be same day procedures.
 

Botox® (Botulinum Toxin)

Botox, or Botulinum Toxin, can be injected to prevent wrinkles by paralyzing your facial muscles. The effects of a Botox injection normally last from 3-6 months.
 

Laser hair removal

This procedure involves using a laser to cause damage to the area that causes unwanted hair growth. 174.491 men had this procedure performed on them in 2008.
 

Microdermabrasion

A set of procedures commonly performed at day and medical spas, where dead, outer skin, is removed by a microdermabrasion machine. The procedure is also used to remove scars with raised tissue.

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Men’s cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Although the number of women who are obtaining procedures is still larger than that of men, more and more men are choosing to have cosmetic surgery. The procedures that are chosen by men range in variety, as do the reasons for having them done, but one thing that is clear is that male cosmetic surgery is a growing trend that is not disappearing any time soon.

In the last few years, the most common procedure done on men has been rhinoplasty, or what is regularly known as a nose job. Rhinoplasties account for more than half of the men’s cosmetic surgery numbers done in the United States. Its popularity may be due to the fact that many men are self-conscious of the size and shape of their nose, which cannot be hidden or covered as other body parts can be. Another prevalent procedure among men is eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, which corrects puffiness around the eyes and drooping upper eyelids. This surgery has become a way for men to refresh their faces by removing a conspicuous sign of aging.

Liposuction is also a very popular cosmetic surgery for men. Many men opt for liposuction in order to reduce the excess fat around the midsection, especially since it is very difficult for many to lose weight in this area despite a good diet and exercise regimen. Men can also obtain liposuction in their necks, chins and jowls as a way to regain a slimmer and more youthful face and overall appearance. Hair transplantation and male breast reduction are other common cosmetic surgeries for men, although not as prevalent in number as rhinoplasty, eyelid correction and liposuction.

Rhinoplasty may be the most common procedure, but liposuction is currently the fastest growing in number when it comes to men’s cosmetic surgery, perhaps partly due to the faster recovery time when compared to other procedures. Eyelid and facelift surgeries are also quickly increasing among the male population.

A wide range of men are choosing cosmetic surgery, but most commonly it is males in their 30s, 40s or 50s that come from a variety of financial backgrounds. It used to be that plastic surgery was thought to be a luxury for the rich, but due to access to credit cards and bank loans, it has become something within the reach of the regular public.

At its most basic, the reason most men seek cosmetic surgery is that there is a part of them that bothers them, but the more specific reasons seem to be related to work or romance. Many men have stated that they have sought cosmetic surgery in order to look younger and therefore still be competitive in the work place. Others do it with the hopes of improving their romantic possibilities, which is something women will admit to doing more readily than their male counterparts. Whatever the motivations or choice in procedures may be, the popularity of men’s cosmetic surgery seems as if it will continue to grow in the coming years.

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