The fact that an increasing number of men are turning to plastic surgery to improve or maintain their appearance is not anything new. For the last several years, statistics have shown that women are not the only ones who may not like what they see in the mirror. While women still made up the vast majority of plastic and cosmetic surgery patients in 2009, approximately 13% of all cosmetic surgical procedures were undertaken by men.
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) may be the first or second procedure that comes to mind when hearing the words Male Cosmetic Surgery, but according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Breast Reduction for Men came in 4th in a list of the Top 5 Male Cosmetic Surgical Procedures.
Nose Reshaping (Male Rhinoplasty) was the most common male cosmetic procedure in 2009, followed by Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) and Liposuction.
Thigh Lifts, Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty), Lower Body Lifts and surprisingly, Buttock Lifts showed the greatest increase in popularity among male patients in 2009. Pectoral Implants, Cheek Augmentation, Chin Augmentation and Hair Transplants remained popular among men, but men also elected for many non-surgical procedures and treatments including Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, BOTOX injections, Skin Peels and Facial Fillers.
Men interested in male plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures can consult with a "plastic surgeon in my area" by using our Find-a-Doctor search. As always, male patients just like female patients should consult a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon regarding their interest in a procedure and the procedure's associated benefits and risks. Patients interested in Male Plastic Surgery may also want to consider a plastic surgeon's experience with procedures performed specifically on men and view before and after photos of their plastic surgeon's male patients.