Is Plastic Surgery Really that Different for Men?
It’s been published across numerous media outlets like the LA Times and professional plastic surgery associations: the number of men undergoing cosmetic treatments is on the rise. Many of these stories point to a myriad of factors like the need to remain in the job market longer, the aging baby boomers’ cohort , and improved plastic surgery technology for the uptick in male procedures. While the motives for plastic surgery have been widely examined, we’d like to explore the actual difference between plastic surgery for women and that for men.
With 20 years of experience practicing plastic surgery in Atlanta, Dr. John LeRoy can tell you there are some variations in the areas most commonly treated with male plastic surgery. According to the comprehensive statistics provided by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction and rhinoplasty topped the list of the most frequently performed male plastic surgery procedures in 2011. According to the ASAPS article, “It’s Not Your Father’s Plastic Surgery,” males are more likely to gravitate toward these procedures because of their visible, yet natural looking results.
Additionally, Dr. LeRoy has noticed many of his male patients also elect smaller, in-office procedures like the Band Aid Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and Band Aid Facelift for many of the same reasons as stated above. He adds, “Most male plastic surgery candidates I speak with are more interested in rejuvenation as opposed to augmentation. As a whole, men are typically satisfied with the way their appearance once was and are simply looking to restore that younger confidence.”
While Dr. LeRoy is quick to point out that there are always outliers to these statistical trends and every patient’s cosmetic concerns will be unique, he reminds patients that the ever-expanding number of minimally invasive plastic surgery options (Band Aid Plastic Surgery) can effectively address isolated areas without the downtime and dramatic changes produced by traditional plastic surgery.
To learn more about male plastic surgery procedures such as male breast reduction to treat gynecomastia, contact Dr. LeRoy’s office today. Be sure to connect with him on Facebook and Twitter for male plastic surgery updates as they become available.