Cosmetic Procedures For Men

Women are very vocal about about all the things they don't like about their bodies – their breasts are too small, their nose is too crooked, their thighs are too flabby - and taking action to change what they don’t like is completely acceptable.

Even though they are less vocal about it, the male gender is just as self-conscious about their looks as the females. In increasing numbers, males are seeking to improve their self-image through cosmetic surgery. While a majority of patients are women, plastic surgery for men is certainly gaining in popularity. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), some of the top areas that the male gender sought help for in 2007 are:

1. Rhinoplasty: Believe it or not, men are getting nose jobs in record numbers. The ASPS records that more than 74,000 men had their nose reshaped in 2007. It makes a lot of sense that this is the most popular procedure in plastic surgery for men. The nose is out front and centers - the most prominent feature of the face. A petite or weak nose, while attractive on woman, may hinder a man's self-confidence.

Most males want a nose that is strong and prominent. Rhinoplasty can fix the shape and make it more "manly", allowing a man to enter social or professional situations with more confidence. Crooked noses are also a motivator for male rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty can straighten out your past, if you took one too many baseballs in the face, or got it bent out of shape by parking lot brawls as a teenager. After all, it just seems unprofessional to go into a boardroom looking like Rocky.

2. Eyelid surgery: Is it any surprise that guys are conscious about their age too? Eyelid surgery smoothes out the wrinkles and erases that fatigued look. Perhaps you've got a genetic handicap, like droopy lids. Women don't put up with it, so why should you? As the second most popular procedure for men, almost 35,000 men are opening their eyes to a younger looking face.

3. Liposuction: Nobody likes fat. It does not look good on either gender, and everybody gets it in problem spots, where it persists no matter how much you work-out. Want a 34 inch waist once again? Or perhaps you've got a spare tire or love handles. Liposuction can spot reduce the fat and put you on track for a sleeker toned body. Almost 33,000 men had liposuction in 2007.

4. Hair transplants: Let's face it. Few guys can pull off the bald look with dignity and confidence. So, if you've got a receding hairline, the gruesome comb-over or the "monk" look, your self-esteem is probably in jeopardy. Gels, creams and toupees either just don't work, take too long, or look unnatural. So, more guys are getting hair transplants. In fact, over 13,000 fixed their hairlines in 2007.

5. Gynecomastia: This is male breast reduction surgery. There are a number of reasons why males have breasts that develop more like a female breast - obesity, genetics and certain medications can cause this condition. Whatever the reason, it can wreak havoc on a man's self-esteem.

It causes uncomfortable situations, fear of intimacy, embarrassment and restricts social life. Removing the excess breast tissue and shaping the chest area can really change a guy's life. It is not an uncommon problem - more than 21,000 men sought help for this issue in 2007.

So, guys, whatever your specific issue, its obvious that your peers are seeking help from plastic surgeons for it. The examples here are just the most popular ones; men are lifting and tucking all parts of their bodies. They are also partaking in less invasive procedures as well such as skin resurfacing and fillers.

If you are curious about your options, seek out a certified and licensed plastic surgeon for a consultation. He can help you determine what areas need addressing and what procedures will benefit you. Cosmetic surgery is not just for women. Men are taking to it in grown numbers, with confidence and great success.