Male Cosmetic Surgery

Is Male Cosmetic Surgery The New Trend?

From 2000 to 2006, there was a whopping 44 percent increase in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures among men, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While the jump in demand isn't unique to the gender, doctors say it speaks to many men's desire to boost their looks - often through quickie treatments that don't cause a lot of bruising or require lengthy recovery times.

Are You a Good Candidate for a Cosmetic Procedure?

A good candidate for cosmetic surgery is someone that is close to their ideal body weight, a nonsmoker, and is emotionally and physically in good shape. A good canidate should be exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is advised to have less than one alcoholic drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men, and to limit your caffeine. Alcohol is a mild blood thinner, and caffeine can slightly raise blood pressure, so cutting back on both is a good idea before surgery. If you are thinking about cosmetic surgery you should understand and accept the disadvantages of cosmetic surgery such as cost, inconvenience, discomfort, and medical risk. If you are thinking of plastic surgery it is something that you should be doing for you not anyone else.

Some Top Cosmetic Procedures For Men

Top Cosmetic Procedures For Men (Surgical)

   1.  Liposuction

   2.  Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)

   3.  Hair Transplantation

   4.  Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)

   5.  Gynecomastic (breast reduction)

Top Cosmetic Procedures For Men (Non-surgical)

   1.  Botox Injections

   2.  Laser hair removal

   3.  Microdermabrasion

   4.  Chemical Peel

   5.  Collagen Injections

(Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)

Costs For Cosmetic Procedures

Costs differ depending on the type of cosmetic operation you are seeking, on the fees charged by the members of the surgical team.

It is imperative when choosing a cosmetic surgeon to consider the following issues. Cosmetic surgery is a major decision and careful thought should be given to choosing a provider. Any reputable cosmetic surgeon will welcome your questions and want you to be completely comfortable with his or her qualifications.

Always do your research and get references.

Average cost is approximate:

  - Liposuction from $2000

  - Facelift from between $5000 to $10000

  - Botox Injections from $300

  - Eyelid surgery from $2000

  - Nose job (rhinoplasty) from $3000.