Dr. James Barber - Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Cosmetic surgery is not exclusive to women. More men than ever are turning to their plastic surgeon to address issues with their physical appearance than ever before. The stigma of plastic surgery is dissipating. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 1 million men who elected cosmetic surgery procedures in 2006, with over a 40% increase in male surgeries since 2000.

Some of the most common procedures elected by men are:

• Rhinoplasty commonly referred to as a nose reshaping. Due to the high incidence of broken noses in men and the attending medical problems that can come from disrupted nasal passages, this procedure is more socially acceptable for most men.
• Hair transplantation
• Breast reduction (Gynecomastia) surgery
• Liposuction

Not all the procedures are surgical in nature; men are also electing minimally invasive procedures as well.

Minimally invasive procedures include

• Botox®
• Microdermabrasion
• Laser hair removal
• Chemical peel
• Laser skin resurfacing

As technology and medical advances continue, more procedures that are cosmetic in nature will be safely performed on men and women in increasing numbers. As the social stigmas associated with enhancing looks through surgery abate, more men will likely turn to cosmetic surgeons to improve their appearance.