Surgical Procedures - Plastic Surgery For Men

• Facial Surgery
• Body Contouring
• Abdomen Reduction
• Muscle-Enhancing Surgery
• Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
• Male Circumcision

BODY CONTOURING

A high value is placed on looking young and fit in our society. Men refer to their 'roles', not just their jobs, so it is not just film actors who invest in plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. Increasingly, men of all ages and from all walks of life want a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face, a trimmer waistline - and surgery can achieve outcomes that exercise, diet and self-discipline cannot, though it is not a substitute for them. The procedures chosen must take into account many factors such as skin thickness, beard growth, or body type. What can and should be done in your case will depend on a Consultation with your surgeon. However the following introductory paragraphs will, we hope, be helpful.

Planning

You have to be able to imagine the improvement - and to be realistic at the same time. A lot may be achieved but perfection is impossible. Initially full and frank communication between you and your plastic surgeon is essential. You will have to overcome any reserve or awkwardness you may feel and be clear about what you want the procedure to achieve and how you hope to look and feel afterwards. Remember that your age and health may play a role in the quality of the outcome. Your surgeon will evaluate you, conduct a physical examination, take pre-operative photographs, and explain which surgical techniques he recommends for you and why. You will discuss type of anaesthesia, where the surgery will be performed, possible risks, costs and the schedule. Medical insurance does not normally cover cosmetic procedures but some plastic surgeons offer financing plans or accept credit cards.

The Surgery

Your surgeon will provide extensive information about the particular procedure you plan to have during your consultation. Do make sure you fully understand the issues that influence your surgery.

Body Contouring

The ideal male body is trim and athletic-looking, with broad shoulders and chest, a flat abdomen, and a narrow hip-thigh area. However, as men age, fat tends to accumulate over the abdomen, around the flanks ('love handles'), the breast area (gynecomastia), and along the chin and neck. Liposuction alone can often remove fat from areas that diet and exercise cannot affect. It is usually very effective since men retain their skin elasticity longer than women do, and the areas of fat beneath the skin tend to be firmer and more vascular.

Men who also have some loose, hanging skin may opt for surgical skin removal as well. An excision may also be performed on gynecomastia patients whose breast enlargement is made up of mostly glandular tissue, rather than fat.

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