Risk & Benefits of Male Plastic Surgery
For anyone undergoing plastic surgery, there are both upsides and downsides. For men, there are a special set of benefits that range from increased self-esteem to greater physical comfort to quick turnaround. At the same time, risks can range from complications that are more common among males to social stigma.
Of course, many people choose to get cosmetic procedures because they feel it’s worth those risks. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of male cosmetic surgery.
Benefits of Male Plastic Surgery
The No. 1 benefit of plastic surgery is it can be used to gain a happier, more confident you. If a man gets self-conscious about the size of his breasts, he can undergo breast reduction surgery. If a man feels uncomfortable in his clothing because of an extra roll of fat about his belly, he may consider getting liposuction to eliminate it. If a man wants fewer wrinkles to feel more confident on the singles scene, a facelift can help.
Beyond those visible pluses, there are also tangible ones. Plastic surgery can result in physical benefits, such as:
- Relieving back and neck pain through breast reduction surgery
- Fixing a deviated septum with rhinoplasty
- Removing excess, sagging skin left over from massive weight loss through body contouring
By undergoing these procedures, men will feel much more comfortable in their skin. It can be embarrassing or even painful to suffer from such conditions. By embracing plastic surgery, men take control of their health.
Another Advantage of Plastic Surgery
One final benefit of undergoing cosmetic surgery for men is it’s often relatively easy. Many procedures can be done on an outpatient basis. That means less time away from your family or your job. Plastic surgery is a convenient way to improve your circumstances in a matter of days.
Risks of Male Plastic Surgery
No surgery comes without risks. Anytime you get anesthesia or hop onto an operating table, there’s an inherent risk that comes along with that choice. But for men, some of the downside of plastic surgery is psychological. In some quarters, there remains a stigma against men wanting to look their best, reduce excess fat or tame wrinkles. That’s slowly changing, yet some men do worry about perception.
Men also are at a slightly higher risk than women of developing two complications from cosmetic surgeries:
- Seromas, or pooling of fluid in the body
- Hematomas, or pooling of blood in the body
Trends in Male Plastic Surgery: Botox, Body Contouring & More
Plastic surgery for men has taken off over the past 15 years. As the stigma associated with males receiving plastic surgery has waned, many see it as a way not just to look better but also to feel better. For example, surgery such as breast reduction, which offers great relief to those who experience back pain, has boomed with men.
Many of the same reasons motivate men to seek plastic surgery as women. Often they want their clothes to fit more comfortably, and they desire a way to feel better about their appearance. Men have more options than ever when it comes to plastic surgery. Here’s a look at the top plastic surgeries for men.
Breast Reduction
In 2015, for the first time ever, 40 percent of breast reductions were performed on men. The men who undergo this surgery often want to tone their chest area while removing excess fat stored there by genetics. They feel stronger and freer afterward, without the excess weight on their chests causing back issues or making it difficult to find shirts that fit right.
Body Contouring
When someone loses a large amount of weight, they often have excess skin that pools around their upper arms, torso or legs. This skin doesn’t just look unattractive. It also often causes chafing and can be difficult to clean. Body contouring rids the body of this sagging skin, while also reinforcing the underlying tissue. Men who have achieved weight loss and are no longer obese are increasingly opting for this surgical procedure.
Botox
Botox isn’t just for women. Men also get the small lines in their foreheads and crow’s feet that creep onto the face at middle age. Botox relaxes the nerves in the face and smooths out the wrinkles in the skin. It’s a quick, convenient and non-invasive procedure that’s winning male converts. As the standards of beauty in society expand to include men as well as women, they’ve become more concerned about what they look like and have begun to explore options such as Botox.
Liposuction
Men have problem areas just as women do. When diet and exercise just don’t do the trick, more have begun treating those areas with liposuction. This procedure has long been among the most popular cosmetic surgeries. For men, it may be a way to take care of those love handles or last five pounds they’ve been trying in vain to lose.
Contact Us Today to Discuss the Pros and Cons of Male Plastic Surgery
It’s important to make informed decisions about your health. We encourage you to gather all the information you can about plastic surgery and ask us any questions you might have. We can help clear up any concerns about the risks involved in our procedures. Contact us today to get started.