Plastic Surgery for Men: Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures

According to the Plastic Surgery Statistics Report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, cosmetic procedures performed on men in the United States alone constituted 13% of the total plastic surgeries in the year 2018.

 The above-mentioned figure shows that aesthetic surgery is fast becoming popular among men. Thanks to social media and the power of the internet, awareness about plastic surgery has increased significantly over the years as more men and women can be seen seeking cosmetic procedures to enhance their looks.

Top Five Cosmetic Procedures for Men

Below is the list of the widely sought plastic surgery procedures for men.

Liposuction 

Statista reports that liposuction was the most performed surgery for men for the year 2021 in the United States. Liposuction is a minimally invasive fat-removal procedure that involves suctioning fat cells from specific areas of the body to make them look more sculpted. The goals of men and women for this technique differ in that men don’t want a slimmer or thin figure. Instead, they aspire to make their bodies more defined and chiseled.

Body contouring through liposuction provides men with an effective less-invasive alternative to surgical procedures. It demands less downtime after the treatment and also carries a low risk. Fat cells eliminated through liposuction do not come back with time and the individual can preserve the outcomes for long periods if they maintain a stable weight.

Breast Reduction

Also known as Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue among men due to hormonal imbalance. It is a very common phenomenon; around 50-70% of males manifest signs of gynecomastia as per research. Breast reduction surgery reduces the volume of overdeveloped breasts, contours the chest region, and resizes the areola.

It is an invasive surgery in which incisions are made on both breasts to excise the extra, unwanted breast glandular tissue. Breast reduction can also be performed through liposuction if the increased breast size is due to excessive fat deposition in the chest region. During liposuction, a cannula is used to loosen the fat cells in the breasts which are then removed through suction.

Eyelid surgery

Many men go for eyelid surgery, which is also known as blepharoplasty, to improve the appearance of their tired-looking eyes. There is no denying that signs of aging tend to become quite visible around the eyes in the form of crow’s feet and thick eyelids. This can make an individual appear older than they actually are. Therefore, men often complain about the eye bags and deep creases around their eyes and how they affect their looks.

Blepharoplasty can be done on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both to rejuvenate their droopy appearance. By removing excess skin and fat, it reduces the puffiness around the eyes resulting in a more alert and youthful look. The surgery can be combined with ptosis to perform lifting of the eyelids along with readjustment of the tissue. The good news is that eyelid surgery does not leave obvious scars as it is done along the natural folds and creases to hide the incision lines.

Rhinoplasty

Time and again, rhinoplasty has been dubbed as one of the most famous procedures in the practice for both men and women. It fixes the aesthetic and structural issues of the nose to give it a more symmetrical, defined, and slimmer look.

Nose reshaping surgery is a highly complex, invasive procedure that involves readjusting the soft tissue and cartilage of the nasal area to modify its shape and size. Men often opt for the surgery to make their noses a bit bigger, straighter, and less bulbous at the tip.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, gives a toned and flattened appearance by removing extra skin and tissue of the abdomen, readjusting the muscles, and tightening the fascia. It is a popular procedure among men as it not only addresses cosmetic concerns but also fixes the underlying medical condition by strengthening the loose abdominal wall.

Men can choose between complete or mini tummy tuck after consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding their condition and suitability. The surgery can be sought if you have undergone a significant weight change or want to get rid of the extra fat and sagging skin in the abdominal region.

Need Help?

If you want to know more on the topic or have queries regarding any surgical cosmetic procedure for men, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar team. Our coordinators will schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons or Aestheticians.