Surgery for Men – CAQ
Is plastic surgery common with men?
Yes, more than most people think. With society’s growing emphasis on health and keeping fit, it is only natural for men to want their facial appearance to reflect their physical vitality, energy and well-being. Facial plastic surgery for men has become much more commonplace in today’s world and men are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in increasing numbers. Often, men are looking for a career advantage as a side benefit to facial cosmetic enhancements. This decade finds men staying longer in the workforce, while every year a new group of graduates seek to begin their careers. A younger look can express an ability to compete against younger co-workers and help to provide a boost in self-confidence and esteem. A rejuvenated look can indicate a ‘can do’ attitude, while a tired or worried expression can give the wrong impression to business associates and prospective employers.
What are the main issues most men have?
An increasing number of men are interested in correcting facial imperfections or injuries from their childhood with cosmetic procedures. “Crow’s feet around the eyes, creases between the eyebrows, sagging chin, facial looseness, and a bump on the nose are common conditions men seek our help with”, according to Dr. Gross. Whereas many middle-aged men are looking for a more rested, assured, and youthful profile. They prefer to eliminate the signs of aging such as the frown lines on the forehead or the tired look of bags under the eyes.
Are there non- surgical options for men?
Yes. There an numerous affordable new alternatives to surgery for sun damaged skin, frown lines and wrinkles. Lasers, Dermal fillers, BOTOX, Dysport, and Restylane are commonly used to restore skin to a more youthful appearance, smooth out frown lines, eliminate forehead creases, refresh the eyes, and reverse the presence of scars. These nonsurgical treatments can be done during a regular office visit and without interrupting a busy work schedule.
Do men have Facelifts / Minilifts and necklifts?
Yes. Another concern for men is getting rid of ‘turkey waddle’ or the loose skin that hangs under the chin. This can be achieved with liposuction of the neck or in some cases a neck lift may provide the most dramatic improvement. The most common procedures Dr. Gross performs for men include: neck liposuction, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, chin implants, brow lifts and necklifts. “The male face presents special considerations when one is considering a cosmetic procedure,” says Dr. Gross. Several significant factors include the richer blood supply and thicker skin of a man’s face, which can influence both healing and scarring. In addition, the pattern of hair growth for the beard, sideburns and forehead must also be carefully evaluated. As men and women become better educated about cosmetic surgery through the news media and television, they feel more comfortable with seeking medical advice on how to improve their appearance. Although women have led the way in seeking facial enhancements, there is no longer a stigma attached to men who are considering cosmetic treatments and cosmetic surgery. “Men now comprise ~ 25% of our practice and the number keeps growing” , says Dr. Gross.
