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More men consider their options in plastic surgery
01/28/2008
By Dale Reynolds
Inside El Paso

Most men want to improve their confidence. Some want to feel more competitive in the marketplace. All want to feel better.
According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, plastic surgery procedures in men are increasing every year. Cosmetic surgery and related procedures in the United States increased 32 percent last year.

The most common procedures in men include liposuction, abdominal etching, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelids), facelift, chin implants, gynecomastia reduction, breast reduction after weight loss, laser hair removal, Botox injections, Radiesse injections, Juv»derm injections and chemical peels.

Gynecomastia is the presence of excessive breast tissue in men, or "womanlike breasts." Some men have this to a minor degree, while other men have a more severe problem. Often men feel as if they need to wear three or four shirts so that the breast tissue can be hidden. It often causes a limitation in activities and avoidance of some activities such as swimming. It can usually be improved with ultrasonic liposuction using small incisions. Sometimes a larger incision is required under the areola to remove breast tissue there. In severe cases or in those losing more than 50 pounds, additional incisions may be required.

Many men complain of their love handles as being an area that they just can't get rid of no matter how much they diet and exercise. Liposuction is often used to reduce the fullness in the "love handle" area or remove excess tissue in the abdomen.

Abdominal etching is the removal of excess fat in the abdominal area, especially in the area of the "six-pack," to create more definition. This works best in men close to their ideal weight looking for more definition.

Hair removal can be done so that the beard and neck doesn't require shaving as frequently or at all. Botox temporarily decreases activity in facial muscles, which allows the creases to relax.

Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm and collagen are fillers used to build up depressions and fill in deeper creases. Often, a combination of Botox and fillers complement each other to give a more youthful look. On men all of these procedures are always done in way to complement masculine features while looking more youthful. As men become aware of what is available to them and are open to looking into these procedures, they can improve their confidence and competitive edge in the marketplace.