Aesthetic Procedures for Men

(originally posted in Long Island Press)

While women are still more likely to have cosmetic surgical procedures, cosmetic surgery for men is on the rise. Today, men make up nearly 20 percent of all cosmetic surgery cases and these figures are up significantly. Increased pressures to look good at work, and men’s increasing interest in their physique, are factors that contribute to the growing demand of cosmetic surgery for men.

The five most popular types of cosmetic surgery for men are nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction, hair restoration and breast reduction. Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) is the most popular cosmetic surgery for men. It has a relatively low risk of complication and natural, permanent results. Eyelid surgery involves the removal of fat, muscle and loose skin of the upper and lower eyelid to create a younger appearance. Liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat from various areas of the body. Hair restoration can be done using a few different techniques. In addition, it can greatly reduce the appearance of male pattern balding. Another popular cosmetic surgery for men is gynecomastia, which removes fatty or glandular tissues thereby reducing breast size.

Non-surgical types of cosmetic surgery for men is growing fast. Botox injection, was performed on over 400,000 men last year. Therefore, making it the most popular minimally invasive type of cosmetic surgery for men. Other popular non-surgical types of cosmetic surgery for men include microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, chemical peel and Restylane.

Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two types of cosmetic surgery that enhance the appearance of skin tone and texture. These peels reduce the visibility of scarring, some types of acne, and sun damage. Restylane injections also smoothe skin, making wrinkles and scars less visible.