In a press release by Dr. Steinbrech of Men's Plastic Surgery Manhattan, he revealed that the numbers on male cosmetic surgery has increased exponentially over the years. More than a million males had some cosmetic enhancement done, which results to an increase of up to 106% in the last two decades.
Based on the data gathered, one of the common reasons that men undergo cosmetic surgery is for work purposes. For instance, male models or CEOs who still want to look young and able with the highly competitive nature of their job.
Surgeons would attest that the numbers have dramatically increased. According to a statement by a certain Dr. Johnny Franco in the Miami Herald, more men are coming in for a variety of cosmetic procedures; from the less invasive Botox treatments to liposuction and tummy tucks.
Here are the top cosmetic procedures requested by men:
Chin implants
Improving the appearance of the chin is important in creating a refined male feature, which is why it is widely requested. In 2013, the number of chin implant surgeries in the UK increased by 50% since 2010, and it was even dubbed as the “new boob job” in the US according to the Dailymail.
The American Society of Plastic Surgery even touted chin implants as the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery in recent years. Today, there are new alternatives to implants like synthetic fillers and fat transfer. Incidentally, the requests for fat injections procedure soared because it provides a safe and natural-looking alternative.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, is among the most popular cosmetic procedures for females. But, the male patients are also catching up. From flat out dissatisfaction with the appearance of the nose to nasal repair due to injuries, this can help restore or improve the nasal structures, both internally and externally.
The procedure takes about two hours and the entire healing process takes about a year to see the final result. The operation often takes place inside of the nose to prevent any scars being visible on the outside. This involves rearranging the skin, shaving or restructing the bones, or adding in grafts to create better form and length. The signs of surgery will be gone in three weeks. But, males should still take extra care to avoid injuring the structure.
Liposuction
Men ask for this procedure because they want to tone their bodies, especially in areas that are not budging despite regular exercise and strict dieting. According to the Dailymail, this is also a good measure to emphasize the washboard abs that men want.
The procedure involves the use of a cannula that is connected to a suction machine, while the other end is inserted into the area being treated. This suctions out the excess fats from large areas like the abdomen, thighs or buttocks, to smaller ones like the chin, jawline, or the knees. An elastic bandage or compression vest would have to be worn on the treated area to ensure that your skin follows your new contour and also to avoid post-surgical swelling.
Eyelid surgery
A lot of men are also getting eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty to enhance the appearance of both their upper and lower eyelids. This improves the appearance of tired or aged eyes. More often, this is done on Asian eyelids, which is why it is more popularly known as Asian eyelid surgery.
For most Asians, being born with monolids or puffy eyelids made them appear bored, uninterested or tired. That is why they want to open up their eyes more by having a crease created on their eyelids. This defines the eye better, resulting in a more attractive appearance.
This can also treat droopy eyelids which can make a person look old and tired. Men who want to look young and vibrant for a job also benefit from this procedure.
Gynecomastia surgery
Gynecomastia, or man boobs, is a condition where a male develops female breasts due to hormonal imbalance, recreational drugs, medications, or an underlying condition. This causes the male breast glands to proliferate, resulting to enalrged breasts. A lot of men suffer from this condition in silence because they are afraid of being ridiculed.
One of the major reasons that drives men affected by the condition is the negative effect that gynecomastia have on their body image and self esteem. Dr. Brian I. Labow, who is the team leader on a gynecomastia study, even wrote:
“Merely having gyencomastia was sufficient to cause deficits in general health, social functioning, mental health, self-esteem, and eating behaviours and attitudes compared with controls.”
There are a number of ways to treat the problem, but some men opt for a more aggressive approach through gynecomastia surgery. This involves an incision made along the edge of the areola so the surgeon can visualize and properly remove breast and fat tissues. The results can be astounding, with men becoming more confident going shirtless in public.
If you are interested on these procedures, get a consultation with Esteem Cosmetic Studio today. We will give you all the details, a comprehensive evaluation, and an honest consultation process. Highly skilled, experienced and board-certified surgeons provide quality cosmetic procedures that can further enhance your male form.
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