As we touched on in our last post on this topic, cosmetic surgery for men is no longer limited to bariatric-related
Surprisingly, men and women didn’t differ as much as you’d think in their choice of procedures. Aside from the obvious comparisons – women have breast augmentation, men have breast reduction – you’ll see very similar trends among adults of both genders. procedures. Whether they’re trying to boost their careers or step up their dating potential, more and more men are turning to non-invasive procedures and plastic surgery alike to revitalize their appearances.
These were the top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures for men in 2012:
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
- Eyelid surgery
- Liposuction
- Gynecomastia (male breast reduction)
- Facelift
And the top 5 non-invasive or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for men in 2012:
- Botox
- Laser hair removal
- Microdermabrasian
- Chemical peel
- Soft tissue fillers (Juvederm, Collagen)
The majority of these procedures – both surgical and non-invasive – aim to rejuvenate and visually lift the face or body. And most of the procedures also have a quick turnaround, so men don’t have to miss work or risk being conspicuously absent.
What’s been the female response to this steadily growing group of men pursuing cosmetic procedures? We’re betting on a succinct, “I told you so.”
