Cosmetic Procedures Popular with Men and Women
Wanting to feel confident in your appearance is a natural part of life for both men and women. The desire to look and feel your best doesn’t discriminate when it comes to gender. Which is a big reason why plastic surgery is being performed on more men and women than ever before. While it’s true that some procedures like breast augmentation are gender specific, many of the most in-demand cosmetic surgeries that I perform are intended to help both male and female patients. I explore a few of the most popular such procedures below:
Liposuction
Carrying excess fat that cannot be removed with diet and exercise alone can happen to anyone, especially as we age. That’s why liposuction is so commonly performed on both men and women. According the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction was the second most common plastic surgery for women and the single most common for men.
Breast Reduction
Male and female patients may both be interested in undergoing a breast reduction procedure, however for entirely different reasons. For men, gynecomastia (a condition that causes male breast enlargement) is a purely cosmetic concern that can have significant impact on a man’s self-esteem. Undergoing male breast reduction can help flatten the chest to provide a smoother, more masculine chest contour. While some women may pursue breast reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons, it is also popular with women who experience back pain or posture issues due to especially large or heavy breasts.
Eyelid Surgery
Lastly, facial aging can also affect both men and women. Addressing premature signs of aging with eyelid surgery can help refresh a person’s appearance by reducing wrinkles, lines, and other blemishes that can make a person look old before their time. In my experience, both men and women love the subtle, natural-looking results that eyelid surgery can provide.
The days of cosmetic surgery being thought of as just for women are thankfully long behind us. Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, if you are interested in plastic surgery and think you might be a good candidate for a specific procedure, I highly recommend reaching out to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon like myself. For more information or to schedule your consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for even more tips, news, and updates.