Today’s men of all ages and walks of life are wanting to feel better about themselves. They want to minimize the appearance of facial aging; they want a youthful, virile and masculine body. They want to compete with their younger counterparts in the workplace. Flatly, they want to look vital and attractive. Today’s men are not intimidated by seeking cosmetic surgery to be on top of their game.

Plastic surgery for men is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Want proof? The newest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show a staggering increase in male cosmetic surgery. Since 2000, male cosmetic surgery has shot up by 28%. Looking at the latest ASPS annual statistics, men made up close to 8% of all surgical cosmetic procedures in 2017.

Don’t expect the push for male plastic surgery to slow down any time soon, either. Plastic surgery for men offers a simple, effective treatment option to eliminate body fat, correct nasal deformities and address other body issues. Plus, many male plastic surgery procedures are available, and these treatments have been shown to deliver safe proven results.

Plastic Surgery for Men: Here’s What You Need to Know

Guys usually start worrying about their appearance when they lose control of their belly and can’t conquer the onset of love handles. Perhaps this is why liposuction is the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure among men. Liposuction procedures made up roughly 10% of all aesthetic cases in 2017. Suctioning the fat from these exercise resistant areas sculpts and contours the midsection to get back that masculine v-shaped body. Also popular is the male breast reduction, eliminating gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) to create a sculpted, masculine chest. Restore the chassis, up to the value.

A strong, well-defined jawline is definitely a macho indicator for men. With time, as facial aging occurs, the jawline blurs, and the skin of the face and neck grow slack and sag. Nothing says “old man” like a turkey neck. Facelifts and neck lifts rank number 5 in the most popular male cosmetic procedures. This number is likely to increase as new scarless surgery techniques that eliminate incisions and decrease downtime grow in popularity.

The increase in the number of non-surgical options for cosmetic enhancement has also grown significantly. For men on the go, with hectic work schedules, travel itineraries, business lunches, board meetings, gym visits, family obligations or active dating lives, time is a hot commodity. All this action got you sweating? Botox and Dysport are lunchtime injections that can reduce facial wrinkles as well as excessive underarm perspiration or sweaty hands. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments like laser rejuvenation and dermal fillers allow men to “treat and go” with fewer wrinkles and a healthier, younger complexion.

Let’s talk about male confidence. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men now encompass treatments for embarrassing personal issues like hair loss and Erectile Dysfunction, a diminishing ability to maintain an erection. 50% of men suffer from both of these conditions by age 50. Whether battling one or both, treatments for non-surgical hair restoration and erectile dysfunction allow men to regain confidence and swagger. Look good, feel good, perform better.

Male Facial Surgery

Cosmetic procedures such as eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facial implants are performed essentially the same way for men and women. Dr. Lee can make recommendations for ways to give a more masculine look to your facial features, for example, a more pronounced chin, stronger cheekbones, or a sleeker nose. Many men find that chin implants combined with neck liposuction, and/or a necklift can create a strong jawline and profile that are traditional male physical characteristics.

Common Surgical Facial Procedure for Men

• Eyelid Surgery – Restoring a more youthful facial appearance begins with treating the eyelids. Drooping upper eyelids and under-eye bags can make the entire face appear older. Blepharoplasty is the surgical procedure to remove sagging upper lid skin and smooth and tighten the lower lids. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic and you can return to work in approximately 7 days.
• Rhinoplasty – Nose surgery also known as rhinoplasty can restore balance to the facial features. Some men desire to straighten a crooked nose, remove a dorsal hump, shorten the tip or narrow the base and other aesthetic changes. Breathing can be improved with septoplasty in the case of a deviated septum. Rhinoplasty serves to correct and enhance the nose by giving it a better proportion to other facial features.
• Facial Implants – Severe hollowing under the eyes can be a result of fat loss through aging or it can be caused by an anatomical condition called tear trough deformity. Tear Trough Implants are surgically placed in the void between the lower lid and receded cheekbone to bring the area into the light and restores a youthful eye to cheek contour. The process of aging actually causes the bone to recede which can have some men wondering why their chin appears weak and the jawline less defined. For some men, they were simply born with a weak chin. Ideally, in profile, a straight vertical line drawn from the forehead should touch the chin. A chin implant can be surgically placed through a small incision just under the chin to improve the imbalance of a small chin and provide a better proportion.
• Neck Lift/Liposuction – Loss of skin elasticity occurs as we age resulting in sagging neck and facial skin and the development of jowls. A neck lift surgically removes sagging neck skin and is usually performed in conjunction with a facelift. A corset platysmaplasty surgically repairs the appearance of vertical neck bands or cords. In addition, excess fat in the neck can be treated with liposuction to eliminate a double chin.

Liposuction / Body Contouring

The ideal male body shape is considered to be trim and athletic-looking, with a “V” shape of the broad shoulders and chest, a flat abdomen, and a narrower hip-thigh area. However, as men age, areas of fat tend to accumulate around the abdomen, the flanks (“love handles”), and along the chin and neck.

Liposuction can be a very effective treatment to remove these fatty areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Usually, Ultrasound-Assisted Lipectomy (UAL) is used to melt the fat from the fibrous tissues of the trunk.

Abdominoplasty

For men who have hanging abdominal skin (usually the result of a large amount of weight loss), loose abdominal muscles, and/or neglected hernias, an abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” produces the best results. This is a more extensive surgical procedure than liposuction because, in addition to the removal of excess stomach fat, excess skin is surgically excised. The incision is made below the belly button so it is hidden when going shirtless. Because of the nature of this procedure, the recovery period is longer. Liposuction of the flanks is typically performed at the same time to better contour the waistline.

In cases of massive weight loss when a large amount of excess skin is to be removed, a belt lipectomy may be recommended. In this procedure, the incision for abdominoplasty is continued circumferentially around the trunk. This allows the surgeon to excise draping skin in the back as well as the abdomen.

Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

“Gynecomastia” is the medical term for benign enlargement of the male breast tissue. Approximately 40% to 60% of men are affected by this, and the condition can be quite disconcerting for men, who feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their enlarged breast size. Excess male breast tissue (sometimes referred to as man boobs) can easily be reduced with Ultrasound-Assisted Lipectomy to correct it.

UAL has many advantages over traditional liposuction for this condition. UAL gives smoother more complete fat removal with less swelling and bruising than traditional liposuction. This surgery involves the removal of fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts. In extreme cases, the skin is removed as well. The effect is a flatter, firmer and more contoured chest. Because the fat is permanently removed from that area, the results are permanent.

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