Men from all walks of life are turning to plastic surgery as a way to look younger and improve their looks. From older men in the business world to younger male models to those simply bothered by their current appearance, the number of men using plastic surgery to make a desired change in their appearance is growing according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
According to the ASPS, the number of plastic surgery procedures performed on male patients grew by 29\\\% between 2000 and 2017. In addition, there were around 1.3-million cosmetic procedures performed on men in 2017.
Compared to Female Patients
Even though the amount of men having plastic surgery is growing on a yearly basis, the number of male patients is still far behind the number of female patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. For female patients, the number of procedures rose 127\\\% during the same timeframe. Overall, women accounted for 92\\\% of all plastic surgery procedures performed in the year 2017.
A Growth Opportunity for Plastic Surgeons
When it comes to growing their market share, many plastic surgeons are counting on male patients to increase the total number of procedures they perform. The types of surgery that men are interested in undergoing include:
While surgical changes remain popular, the number of men having anti-aging procedures continues to grow. Statistics shows that the use of filler injections has increased by 99\\\% since the year 2000. In that same timeframe, the use of Botox has quadrupled in popularity.
Why is Plastic Surgery Growing in Popularity?
As the use of plastic surgery has become more common over the years; the stigma that once surrounded plastic surgery has started to disappear. Men are no longer as reluctant to discuss making a change in their appearance. In general, many surgeons say the idea of having some type of cosmetic surgery to help with their appearance is more appealing to male patients.
These same surgeons also say men are more open to asking questions about their body and face. This also means the number of men looking for more information about plastic surgery is increasing.
The Most Popular Procedures
When it comes to the most popular procedures for men in the last year, the procedures they chose could actually apply to both male and female patients. According to the ASPS, the top four procedures men elected to have included:
The fifth choice can also apply to both men and women but it is often thought of as a typically male surgery. The fifth most popular plastic surgery procedure was a hair transplant.
As opposed to tummy tuck surgeries that are very popular among women, men tend to get what is called a “torso tuck”. This allows men to obtain abs that are more sculpted and also gives them sharper features in that area of the body.
C-Level Patients
Some plastic surgeons refer to a certain part of their male patients as “C-level patients”. This term is used to describe CEOs, chief information and financial officers and other men on that same level of success in the corporate world. These patients are often looking to maintain a younger appearance in order to remain competitive and relevant in the business world. They are looking to reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging through fillers or more invasive methods such as eye and neck lifts.
No matter what the reason is for a male patient that desires to have plastic surgery, the number of men interested in having a procedure continues to grow. Male patients should consult with a board-certified surgeon experienced in performing the plastic surgery of their choice. The surgeon can examine the patients to determine if he is an ideal candidate for the surgery. In addition, the surgeon can set realistic expectations for the surgery so the patient will not be disappointed by the final results that are seen once any swelling and bruising has subsided.
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