Approximately 17.1 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures were performed in the United States in 2016, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports. Among these procedures, 8% (1.3 million) were performed on men.
Male plastic surgery is becoming increasingly common. Some of the top male plastic surgery procedures are:
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- Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
- More than 55,000 male rhinoplasty procedures were performed in 2016, representing 25% of all nose reshaping procedures
- Rhinoplasty is used to reshape the nose or correct structural defects of the nose
- Nose reshaping ensures the nose complements the cheeks, eyes, chin and other facial features
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- More than 12,102 facelifts were performed on men in 2016, representing 9% of all rhytidectomy procedures
- A facelift reduces the visible signs of aging in the face and neck
- Rhytidectomy enhances the facial contours, rejuvenates the facial shape, repairs loose skin and tightens the facial muscles
- Mentoplasty (Chin Augmentation)
- Roughly 9,200 chin augmentation surgeries were performed in 2016, representing 55% of all mentoplasty procedures
- Mentoplasty involves the placement of a small implant in the front of the chin bone
- Chin augmentation improves a weak chin and increases or enhances the length of the jawline
- Neck Lift
- Approximately 6,300 neck lifts were performed on men in 2016, representing 21% of all neck lift procedures
- A neck lift restores and revitalizes the appearance of the neck and throat
- Neck lift procedures trim and smooth excess skin on the neck, remove fat deposits and tighten muscle laxity
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery is a globally recognized facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who helps men bolster their facial appearance. To find out more about male plastic surgery, please contact us at 310-657-2203 to schedule a consultation.