Men, have you ever looked at yourself and noticed areas which could use some improvement? Do you have a protruding gut or possibly love handles in need of some attention? Well you are not alone, the Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) completed an interesting study recently. Last year turned out to be an excellent year for the male cosmetic surgery industry. Liposuction for men led the pack by far as the most popular surgical procedure while Botox took top honors for the most prescribed non-surgical procedure.
Another popular non-surgical procedure is laser hair removal. So you are not alone. If you are not happy with your body, you can do something to improve it.
There are a few areas of the male body which are common targets of liposuction for men. Liposuction can be very beneficial in reducing the appearance of “love handles”, “winter roll” or excessive fat deposited around the abdominal area. Some men have a hard time losing weight in this area. Although they may have proper diet and exercise the fat deposits persist. Another common area of the body for male liposuction is the abdomen, as this zone is quite difficult to tone.
Liposuction for men is not just limited to the body however, these days more and more men are turning to liposuction to slenderize and rejuvenate their faces. Common areas for male facial liposuction include the chin, neck, and jowls. Removing excessive fatty deposits from these areas can help to restore lost definition to facial features and provide the patient an overall more youthful and well-rested appearance.
Male Breast Liposuction
Some men suffer from a condition known as gynecomastia (abnormal enlargement of the male breast). This malady is frequently caused by hormonal imbalance. Liposuction can be used in conjunction with other surgical techniques and is effective in reducing the size and volume of male breasts. Liposuction of the male breast is performed through small incisions and scarring is minimal or virtually nonexistent.
Male liposuction is generally more costly than liposuction for women. There are a number of reasons for the price discrepancy between liposuction for men and for women.
- Men usually request liposuction to areas of their bodies that are naturally more fibrous to begin with, such as the chest, love handles, and abdomen.
- Men are generally larger in size than women.. Male liposuction often involves the treatment of a larger area of body mass than female liposuction.
- Male fat is found to be more fibrous than fat found on women’s bodies and this may make it more difficult and time consuming for surgeons to remove.
If you have ever wondered how men can benefit from liposuction you have come to the right place. You may have asked yourself; “Can liposuction help reduce my unsightly love handles, winter roll or pot belly?” It has been a tradition that cosmetic surgical procedures for fitness remodeling such as liposuction techniques have long been associated with women. Nonetheless, it is becoming increasingly common for men of all ages to undergo liposuction as well as other body sculpting procedures.
According to studies and research conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), 12 percent of the liposuction procedures performed in the United States in 2006 were performed on male patients. It is expected this number to grow considerably in the coming years.
As a growing number of men turn to plastic surgery to touch up their appearance, male liposuction promises to become an even more popular cosmetic surgery option.
