What are the most popular male surgical procedures?
Male plastic surgery trends continue to surge as the playing field evens out between genders.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there has been a 273 percent increase in the number of
procedures performed on men since 1997.
The current top five choices for men are as follows:
- Liposuction: Similar to women, as men age, fat deposits build in the abdominal area, hips and
chest. Even healthy men who lead a healthy lifestyle can suffer from this occurrence. Liposuction is the most common procedure performed in the U.S.,
with over 400,000 surgeries each year. By removing fat from these areas, the body can then be contoured into a
more visually appealing shape. This should not be treated as weight-loss surgery though, and rather, should only
be undergone by patients who have a stable body weight and are in good health standing.
- Gynecomastia correction: Due to hormonal imbalances and hereditary disposition, some men suffer
from over-developed or large breasts. This can also happen when men are overweight, causing an emotional burden
and changing quality of life. By correcting this issue through removing excess glandular tissue and undergoing
liposuction, the contour of the chest can be improved. Learn more about treatment options on our gynecomastia page.
More men are undergoing plastic surgery procedures than ever before.
- Hair transplants: According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, more than
112,000 people had hair restoration procedures
done. Loss of hair can be extremely detrimental to self-confidence but new technology and techniques have made
restoration easier than ever before.
- Botox: Botox can help alleviate the wrinkles that occur
between the eyebrows and nose, as well as other areas of the face. Botox blocks signals from the nerves of the
face to the muscles that cause wrinkles, allowing the underlying muscles to soften and relax.
- Eyelid surgery: Drooping eyelids often make men appear older than they really are. Between 2010
and 2015, eyelid procedures increased by 34 percent as
more men seek out a way to appear youthful and rejuvenated, despite their age.
To learn more about any of these procedures, schedule a consultation today or
visit our Long Island plastic surgery specialists for additional details.
