Dear M., More and more men today are having cosmetic surgery to help them look younger and more attractive. Like their female counterparts, they have discovered the benefits of cosmetic surgery, both personally and professionally. Men are recognizing that wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, droopy eyelids, baldness and double chins can make them look old and tired, and appear less competitive on the job.
Like women, men want trimmer waists and fewer wrinkles. Many also desire more hair. Men are rejuvenating their faces with face, neck and eye lifts, forehead and brow lifts; having lasers and peels to remove the wrinkles and make their skin look younger; resculpting their noses, and undergoing liposuction and tummy tucks. These improvements haven’t stopped at the surgeon’s office. Men are also going to hair salons instead of barber shops, having facials and other skin toning treatments, and even shopping at cosmetic counters.
The number of people having cosmetic surgery is up; and men are a big part of that increase. Many of my patients say they don’t want to keep putting off their dreams and goals. Another reason for the increase is that Baby Boomers have reached the “unfashionable” age of 50. In a society that values youth, 50-year-old executives are competing with younger, fitter and more competitive 30-year-olds, who are often willing to work very hard for less money. I hear from many patients that their baggy eyelids and tired appearance often affect their peers’ perception of their ability to perform their job.
It’s not just busy business executives who are filling waiting rooms. On the home front, men are also finding they want to keep pace with younger-looking wives. For single men, there may be even more pressure to look younger and more attractive. So, to answer your question, it is not at all taboo for men to get plastic surgery. The decision to have plastic surgery is up to each individual. If you’re considering surgery, visit a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and which procedures would be best for you.
Next time, I will review the latest procedures that have become extremely popular for men.
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Dr. Daniel Man is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has dedicated his life’s work to helping people look younger and improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery. He is a noted author, artist, inventor and educator. Dr. Man has been featured on major television networks, as well as national and local magazines and newspapers for his work as both a plastic surgeon and an artist. He has a successful private practice in Boca Raton, FL. For more information about Dr. Man, visit www.drman.com.
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