The Rise of Male Plastic Surgery

How I Met Your Mother star Ben Affleck is settling into his forties as a proud dad, happy hubby, confident actor, and all-around handsome guy. Despite turning 42 on August 15, the leading man looks hotter than ever!

Although being a Hollywood star is without a doubt one of the most high-pressure careers when it comes to appearance, men in a variety of careers are learning that looking great is important for keeping up in today’s competitive job market. Gone are the days when jowls and an imposing belly were an expression of power and success. Now more than ever, looking young, fit, and vigorous indicates that you’re a winner in the game.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a Wall Streeter, a sales executive, or a CEO, looking your best can help give you the edge you need to succeed.

In addition to improving your appearance, male cosmetic surgery can improve your self-esteem and give you the confidence you want and need to win business and earn the admiration of your colleagues.

Simple in-office procedures like Botox Cosmetic can take years off your face, erase lines that make you appear tired and angry, and restore a calm expression that suggests exudes confidence.

More involved procedures such as eyelid surgery, facelift and neck lift, brow lift and forehead lift, and liposuction can restore your overall youthful appearance.

Male plastic surgery can help you express the positive energy and can-do attitude your clients expect.

Because of improved techniques with incisions, suturing, and healing, state-of-the-art plastic surgery is designed to leave no visible signs. For this reason, you can feel confident knowing your surgery results can look completely natural. Instead of looking “done,” you will look rested and refreshed.

 What’s Popular in Male Plastic Surgery

Nose reshaping (or rhinoplasty) is among the most popular plastic surgery procedures for men. Even small changes in the size and shape of the nose and nostrils can have a dramatic effect on the appeal of a man’s face. Computer imaging is a great way to see how reshaping the nose can balance it with all your facial features and enhance your overall appearance.

 Facial fillers are another popular cosmetic procedure for men. They can diminish and eliminate signs of aging on the face. Your plastic surgeon can fill facial folds and wrinkles in a single office with wonderful, immediate results. In addition, you can return to all your normal activities after having facial fillers. Many men enjoy the outstanding results of facial fillers used in the lines around the mouth (marionette lines) or between the nose and cheeks (nasolabial folds).

Facial fillers can help turn back the hands of time for a refreshed, healthy look. They also can help prevent creases and wrinkles from deepening.

Eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty) can eliminate or reduce bags under the eyes. Lower eyelid bags can be removed from inside the lid so that there are no visible scars. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision is usually made from the edge of the upper eyelid to ensure that your eyes look masculine.

If you tend to have wrinkles that run across the forehead or if you face has begun drooping overall, brow lift is an excellent way to open up the area around your eyes and restore your youthful appearance. In some cases, brow lift can be performed with incisions in the hairline so there are no visible scars.

Facelift for men involves preserving the natural hairline and contour of the sideburns, while lifting skin enough to restore a youthful, healthy appearance without “pulling” the face. Many men have the sagging skin and muscles under the chin tightened (submentoplasty) to sculpt the jawline and neck for a masculine result.

Who Can Have Male Plastic Surgery?

If you are a man who is in relatively good health who is comfortable with yourself and interested in eliminating or diminishing some of the effects that occur with aging, you are a good candidate for plastic surgery. Talk with your doctor about which procedures can yield the best results for you.

Learn more about Surgeon Network experts who offer the full complement of plastic surgery procedures for men.