Men and Cosmetic Surgery


Our society places a high value on looking young and fit. Today, men of all ages and all walks of life are undergoing cosmetic procedures, including plastic surgery.  Men want to feel confident in their appearance for social reasons and to help them compete in the job market.

Men desire a trimmer waistline, a rejuvenated face and more balanced facial features. When considering plastic surgery patients should set aside any awkwardness they might feel and speak candidly about their concerns and desires. The surgical team at Reflections regularly treats men and will listen to your concerns and help guide you towards a treatment plan that accommodates your needs.





Surgery for men

Facial surgery: Many factors influence how surgery will be performed in a male including hair growth patterns. Any scarring that may result from surgery may be more difficult for men to hide, since they don't wear make-up and typical hair styles wont hide the scars as well as in a woman.

A fatty or "jowly" area beneath the chin is a concern for many men. In younger patients, liposuction alone may be sufficient to correct the problem. Older patients may require a full facelift and/or neck lift.

Cosmetic procedures such as eyelid surgery, nose surgery, and facial-implant surgery are performed essentially the same way for men and women. It's important to convey to the surgeon if you are seeking a more masculine look- a chin with better projection, more prominent cheekbones, etc.

Liposuction/body contouring: The ideal male body shape is considered to be trim and athletic-looking, with broad shoulders and chest, a flat abdomen, and a narrow waist. However, as men age, areas of fat tend to accumulate around the abdomen, the flanks ("love handles"), the breast area (gynecomastia), and along the chin and neck. Men sometimes seek liposuction to remove these fatty areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Since male skin tends to remain elastic longer, liposuction is very effective in males.

A full "tummy tuck" may be chosen by a men who have hanging abdominal skin, usually the result of massive weight loss and loose abdominal muscles. It is a major surgical procedure that requires a month out of work.

Muscle-enhancing surgery: Recent advances in cosmetic surgery allow us to improve muscle contour with implants and other techniques, such as for chest enhancement.