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Cosmetic Surgery for Men
While women are still more likely to have cosmetic surgery procedures, cosmetic surgery for men is on the rise. Currently, women make up 86 percent of all cosmetic surgery cases and men make up the remaining 14 percent. These figures are up 23 percent from last year alone. Increased aesthetic pressures and men's increasing interest in their physique, appearance, and well-being are factors that contribute to the growing demand for cosmetic surgery for men.
There are several procedures that are most popular, with regards to cosmetic surgery for men. The five most popular types of cosmetic surgery for men are (in descending order): nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction, hair transplantation, and breast reduction. Nose reshaping (Rhinoplasty) is the most popular cosmetic surgery for men because of its low risk of complications and permanence of results. Eyelid surgery involves the removal of fat, muscle and loose skin of the upper and lower eyelid in order to create a younger appearance. Liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat from various areas of the body. Hair transplantation can be done using a few different techniques and can greatly reduce the appearance of male pattern balding. Another popular cosmetic surgery for men is gynecomastia surgery, which removes fatty, or glandular tissues thereby reducing breast size.
Non-surgical types of cosmetic surgery for men are growing in demand as well. Botox injection, a non-surgical cosmetic procedure which can aid in reducing facial wrinkles and fine lines, was performed on 330,000 men in 2003 alone, 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 collagen injection. Microdermabrasion and the chemical peel are two types of cosmetic surgery for men and women that enhance the appearance of skin tone and texture and can reduce the visibility of scarring, some types of acne, and sun damage. Collagen injections also smooth skin making wrinkles and scars less visible.
There are several safe and effective types of cosmetic surgery for men available right now. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you may wish to speak to a surgeon who can discuss your goals and expectations of cosmetic surgery for men and figure out whether or not you are a good candidate for your desired procedure(s). A surgeon will take into account your age, medical history, ethnicity, skin type, and general health as you both develop a surgical plan that is right for you. The surgeon will also provide you with vital information about preparing for the surgery, what to expect during the procedure, and how to care for yourself after the surgery. If all steps are followed, cosmetic surgery for men has a low chance of complications and often yields satisfying and permanent results.
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