Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery

Do men really have plastic surgery? We are talking real men, not Hollywood types that need it to get their next multi-million dollar role. The simple answer is: yes, regular Joes do get a little work done. While they only account for 9% of all cosmetic procedures, that still totals over 2 million guys. What do men visit a plastic surgeon for? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2009 Fact Sheet, here are the Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures for Men:

Yes. It is formally known as gynecomastia surgery and it is a reduction in male type breasts. The Seinfeld Show did an entire episode on “man-boobs” and even featured a contraption called the “Manssiere.” While it may make for funny TV sitcom copy, oversized male breasts are a source of real anxiety for millions of men everywhere. Fortunately, plastic surgery offers a practical solution. A male breast reduction procedure can help restore a man’s self-esteem and positive body image.

Facelifts. Liposuction. Dermabrasion. These are the keys to beauty and the near exclusive domain of the fairer goddesses and celebrities. No more. According to statistics released in March 2011 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, (www.plasticsurgery.org) more men are choosing the benefits of cosmetic surgery. In fact, while cosmetic surgery increased only 2% overall last year the largest gains were realized by more men getting body work done. While minimally invasive procedures such as injected fillers are popular, inexpensive, and have same-day recovery; they do not offer the same advantages of more traditional cosmetic procedures.