From grooming and diet to sports and exercise, men’s desires for looking and feeling younger and healthier have been steadily increasing.  According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic procedures performed in men has increased approximately 88% over the past decade.  In 2010, men had over 850,000 cosmetic procedures, approximately 8 percent of the total.

The top five plastic surgery procedures for men were: liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts (gynecomastia surgery), and ear reshaping (otoplasty). The number of liposuction procedures in men was 37,000, rhinoplasty 31,000,  blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) 21,000, gynecomastia or male breast reduction 18,000, and otoplasty 11,000. The frequency of facelifts for men was approximately 10,000 cases last year.

While cosmetic surgery is highly effective, many men continue to opt for a no- or minimal-downtime alternative.  Nonsurgical, injectable treatments like Botox and Dysport, which relax muscle action and smooth wrinkles, and injectable fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Selphyl, autologous fat grafts, and others restore volume beneath and within a wrinkle or facial fold to naturally smooth contours.  Botox for men was performed 225,000 times, Juvederm and Restylane 70,000, and IPL (intense pulsed light), microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing, approximately 35,000 each.

With so many choices, which ones are the best plastic surgery and treatment options for men? After a personal assessment by a board certified plastic surgeon, the benefits and alternatives of a variety of techniques will be discussed.  Board certified plastic surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons, which maintains the most rigorous standards of training and continuing education. From at-home skincare to minimally invasive cosmetic treatments to aesthetic surgery, anything from subtle rejuvenation to dramatic changes can be achieved.