According to a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2005, males comprised 16 percent of all cosmetic plastic surgery consumers—a five percent increase from 1996, when they made up only 11 percent of total patients. Their decision to seek plastic surgery may parallel the reasoning of their female counterparts, but just like the procedures themselves, the rationale behind the surgery comes with an exclusively masculine twist.
"More and more men are considering plastic surgery than ever before," says former Dr.90210 surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn. "As baby boomers continue to age, many men are using plastic surgery as an aid for competing in the workplace."
2005 American Society of Plastic Surgery
1. Rhinoplasty
2. Hair Transplantation
3. Liposuction
4. Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
5. Gynecomastia Repair (male breast reduction)
"The newer, less invasive procedures are extremely popular because they don't need to take time off or show the tell-tale signs of traditional plastic surgery," comments Dr. Youn.
There’s no doubt that appearance brings upon preconceived thoughts and opinions. When a tall, statuesque man introduces himself to a room of unfamiliar faces, his listeners assume that a powerful subject stands before them. This is human nature, to associate physical appearance with personality traits. For this reason, men have opted to go under the knife in an effort to achieve the desired appreciation by not only themselves, but their associates. Numbers will continue to rise over the next few years, witnessing a sharp increase in the commonality of male plastic surgery.
Posted by Constance Wherrity on June 2, 2006 1:23 PM
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