Perhaps it’s as a result of I’m in my mid-30s, or possibly it’s as a result of I’m a grooming editor, however increasingly more, I discover myself in cosmetic surgery Instagram wormholes: I’m fascinated by the tightening, the restructuring, the lifting and the tucking, the smoothing and the plumping. I believe what I’m reacting to—moreover questioning out of the blue if I would like a rhinoplasty, forehead raise and jaw implants—is how profitable these procedures might be in delivering reasonable, usually life-changing outcomes. From neck lifts to tummy tucks to chin implants, these procedures are rising in recognition resulting from developments in expertise. (Loads like hair transplants, too.)
I climbed out of my newest wormhole and requested two tried-and-trusted plastic surgeons concerning the procedures males are requesting most frequently lately. (Other than Botox, that’s.) And so, going into 2022, the under checklist contains probably the most generally administered and requested cosmetic surgery procedures for males, in line with Dr. Catherine S. Chang, MD, of Cassileth Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills and Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS, of Shafer Clinic in New York Metropolis. They’re listed in no specific order.
Rhinoplasty
What’s a rhinoplasty?
You already know it as a nostril job: A rhinoplasty can both reconstruct the nostril for practical functions, or for beauty ones. It usually entails breaking a part of the bone away to assist reshape the nostril.
What Dr. Chang says about rhinoplasties:
“A rhinoplasty is a process that you simply wish to be very conscious about not overdoing. Downtime is about one week, and also you’ll put on a splint throughout that point. As soon as the splint comes off, sufferers are nonetheless very swollen—noses can take as much as one yr to completely heal; nevertheless, most sufferers look nice after about three weeks. One of many newer applied sciences in rhinoplasty is utilizing a Piezo, which is an ultrasonic approach of chopping the bone that helps to reduce bruising when narrowing the nostril.”
Chin and Jaw Implants
What are chin and jaw implants?
Chin and jaw implants assist make the construction of the face extra pronounced and outstanding. They’re sometimes administered by the underside of the chin, behind the jaw or by incisions contained in the mouth. Oftentimes, they’re referred to collectively, merely as “chin implants.”
What Dr. Chang says about chin and jaw implants:
“These implants are extraordinarily frequent with males since having a powerful jawline is extremely fascinating. Out of the entire procedures, the rise in recognition for chin implants is most affected by males being made conscious of their look. By means of Zoom, Instagram, taking selfies, et cetera, we’re all starting to catch ourselves at angles that we would have by no means seen earlier than. That is notably true for the chin space since we’re usually not tremendous conscious of our facet profile. Having a powerful chin [or jaw] is commonly related to masculinity, so it’s not stunning that so many males are in search of implants. One thing I do in another way than many different plastic surgeons is that I take advantage of 3-D customized implants. I get a CT scan, create a 3-D mannequin of the skeleton and design an implant that completely matches the affected person. Downtime is about one week and, whereas sufferers can be swollen for six months, you’ll start to see the form of the implant after two to 3 weeks.”
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
What’s a tummy tuck?
Usually mistaken for liposuction, a tummy tuck targets the free pores and skin and will help restructure and tighten the stomach muscle tissue. It’s often extra complete than liposuction (which solely targets fats elimination).
What Dr. Shafer says about tummy tucks:
“Candidates for tummy tuck should abstain from all nicotine merchandise and keep away from secondhand smoke for a minimum of six weeks earlier than and after surgical procedure, and chorus from taking aspirin three weeks earlier than and after surgical procedure. Drains could also be positioned throughout surgical procedure to stop fluid assortment seromas [tucked under the skin] and in some instances, they’re left in place for a number of weeks following the process to hurry up therapeutic. Sufferers can be instructed on methods to empty and take care of drains. They may even put on a supportive garment, known as an stomach binder, for 4 to 6 weeks after surgical procedure. This helps form the pores and skin, stop fluid buildup, and supplies stomach help throughout therapeutic.
“Sufferers are often residence the subsequent day and might anticipate some bruising and swelling across the stomach for as much as six weeks, which may take as much as three months to resolve utterly. Most sufferers will want round two or extra weeks of restoration earlier than they’ll resume their regular actions, however can usually return in-person to work after 10 days. Strenuous actions like train will must be averted for longer. Outcomes are seen instantly and ultimate outcomes are seen after three months and are long-lasting.”
SWAG
What’s the SWAG Process?
Primarily, this can be a non-surgical, injectable filler that will increase the width and girth of the penile shaft. Enhancements to size are usually extra invasive. They progressively lower over the course of two years, however sufferers can preserve them within the meantime with supplemental injections
What Dr. Shafer says about SWAG:
“This 20- to 30-minute process supplies rapid outcomes, however the filler does broaden so sufferers can count on ultimate outcomes after one to 2 weeks. Sufferers can count on substantial enchancment in girth. I encourage massaging the world the place the product is settling, and sufferers can resume regular [nonsexual] exercise proper after the therapy. Sexual exercise, nevertheless, might be resumed after one week. Sufferers can count on gentle to reasonable non permanent swelling and attainable bruising after the process. The overwhelming majority of sufferers report both the identical sensitivity or enhanced sensitivity and thicker erections.
“New expertise with dermal fillers has allowed a breakthrough in penile enhancement. The identical merchandise that are FDA authorized to reinforce cheeks and lips are used to considerably improve penis girth and reasonably improve penis size. Microcannulas provide enhanced security over a number of sharp needle injections with much less likelihood of bruising and smoother outcomes. Period of particular person outcomes is determined by the merchandise used for the therapy, in addition to the prevailing anatomy of the affected person. The preferred and longest-lasting hyaluronic acid penis enlargement injection is Juvederm Voluma XC, and it’s my favourite for this because it’s the thickest of the injectable gels and lasts the longest—as much as two years. Most sufferers profit from a sequence of therapies to progressively improve outcomes adopted by annual upkeep.”
Eyelid Carry (Blepharoplasty)
What’s blepharoplasty?
Whether or not aesthetic or corrective, a blepharoplasty reconstructs the eyelids.
What Dr. Chang says about blepharoplasty:
“This is among the most typical procedures I see amongst male sufferers. An higher bleph is fairly easy: the process takes round 30 to 45 minutes, and the restoration is usually 5 to seven days. For a decrease blepharoplasty, there are two varieties: fats elimination and pores and skin elimination. If a affected person wants fats elimination, I purpose to be conservative. Over time, we naturally lose fats in our face, so we don’t take away as a lot as we used to and as a substitute, focus extra on fats repositioning. A decrease bleph takes about an hour and restoration is often one week. I do discover the decrease eyes are inclined to bruise greater than the higher, so I all the time be sure that my sufferers are conscious of this. That mentioned, just a little bit of canopy up will conceal gentle bruising. By way of permanence, like all cosmetic surgery procedures, the outcomes are by no means everlasting as our our bodies will proceed to naturally age. Chances are you’ll must re-do the process in about 10-15 years.”
Chest/Breast Discount
What’s chest/breast discount?
Males can expertise enlarged or overdeveloped breast tissue, a situation often called gynecomastia, usually throughout hormonal phases of adolescence. Chest or breast discount goals to restructure the world to seem as if the affected person by no means had it.
What Dr. Shafer says about chest/breast discount:
“Gynecomastia happens in nearly one-third of males. Liposuction of the world or direct surgical excision is a wonderful therapy to scale back the world. There can be some discomfort and swelling after male breast discount surgical procedure, however that is regular and drugs can be prescribed for the ache. Sufferers can count on swelling, which can subside progressively over a couple of weeks. Compression clothes are really useful to be worn for a minimum of one to 2 weeks so as to assist scale back swelling and help the tissues of their new contours and place. Preliminary outcomes might be seen nearly instantly and the total outcomes of the process can be seen after about three months when the swelling needs to be utterly gone. At this level, it is possible for you to to indicate off your newly contoured chest.”
Forehead Carry
What’s a forehead raise?
A forehead raise is for anybody who needs to scale back indicators of growing older across the brow, or just obtain a extra taut, “awake” look.
What Dr. Shafer says about forehead lifts:
“This process is nice for rejuvenating the higher face and giving the brows and eyes a extra rested and awake look. There are a number of sorts of forehead lifts. A full coronal forehead raise entails an incision throughout the highest of the pinnacle behind the hairline, however smaller mini lifts and endoscopic lifts are attainable for the precise sufferers. Sensory nerves on the high of the pinnacle are concerned, and consequently, non permanent itching or numbness is frequent following the process.
“A temporal forehead raise entails small incisions on the hairline on both facet of the brow. The method can yield dramatic enhancements in horizontal creases. Nonetheless, relying upon therapeutic, a scar could also be quickly seen alongside the hairline. The method works greatest for many who put on bangs.
“Forehead lifts usually take one hour and solely trigger gentle discomfort, attainable non permanent swelling, and light-weight bruising. Most sufferers take a number of days to per week off of labor. Outcomes are obvious instantly and ultimate outcomes are seen 4 to 6 weeks as swelling resolves utterly. With regular growing older, outcomes often final 10 to fifteen years, nevertheless, this isn’t a process that folks have again and again; often, one time is sufficient for this surgical procedure.”
Dermal Fillers
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers add quantity and fullness to focused areas, such because the cheeks or lips. They usually account for a loss in fats and in these areas as we age. They’re usually mistaken for botox, which itself restricts actions by blocking nerve indicators to the muscle tissue.
What Dr. Shafer says about dermal fillers:
“Dermal fillers corresponding to Juvederm are the primary therapy for contouring and smoothing the face. This fast workplace process solely causes gentle discomfort, with native swelling and bruising attainable… Outcomes might be seen instantly and enhance over a number of days. Restoration lasts one to 2 days, and most sufferers are in a position to return to their regular actions instantly after therapy. Period of outcomes spans six to 12 months with collagen or hyaluronic acid, and 12 to 18 months with Radiesse and Voluma.
“To reduce bleeding or bruising on the injection web site, sufferers mustn’t use nonsteroidal and anti inflammatory drugs, aspirin, natural dietary supplements or excessive doses of vitamin E three weeks previous to a Juvederm injection. The chance of bruising could be very low, however each precaution is taken. If a affected person does develop a bruise, we provide a complimentary Vbeam laser for our sufferers which helps a bruise resolve a lot sooner.”
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
What’s a facelift?
With a facelift, the surgeon makes an incision on the high sides of the face, then removes the free, extra pores and skin. They will additionally handle fats distribution within the space (or take away fats) throughout the process. As soon as tissue is reshaped and contoured, the pores and skin is stitched again collectively on the incision web site, leading to a tauter, outlined and “lifted” face.
What Dr. Shafer says about facelifts:
“The longevity of the outcomes a facelift supplies is influenced by quite a lot of components, corresponding to publicity to the solar, tobacco merchandise, and the affected person’s genetic make-up, however it sometimes spans 10 years with regular growing older. For many sufferers, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime process. Restoration is one to 3 weeks, with train allowed after three to 4 weeks. Sufferers can count on minimal swelling and attainable minor bruising, however discomfort is gentle and managed with over-the-counter or prescription ache drugs. Sutures are eliminated after one week and most sufferers can resume pc, telephone, and different non-strenuous actions after a couple of days. Facelift procedures are personalized to every affected person with the objective of restoring a youthful look whereas nonetheless showing pure. That is the perfect process for somebody with a full or free neck, jowls or sagging of their face.”
Neck Carry (Platysmaplasty)
What’s a neck raise?
A neck raise removes extra, free pores and skin and fats (usually across the jawline, with incisions close to or behind the sideburns), and leads to a tighter, smoother look.
What Dr. Chang says about neck lifts:
“I discover it’s extra frequent for male sufferers to hunt a neck raise versus a facelift. Each youthful and older males often are available in wanting work completed on their necks, however the older sufferers are inclined to convert to a full facelift. By way of restoration, it takes about two weeks earlier than most sufferers really feel snug going out in public, however it may well take upwards of six months for the entire swelling to go down. Numerous males specific concern about seen stitches, however we’re in a position to cover these superbly so it’s nearly by no means a difficulty. When performing a face or neck raise on males, it’s essential to concentrate on not overdoing it. Being barely underdone tends to look higher and extra pure on males, which is commonly the look they need.”
Liposuction
What’s liposuction?
By means of suction strategies, this process removes extra fats tissue (also called lipid or adipose tissue) beneath the pores and skin.
What Dr. Shafer says about liposuction:
“There isn’t a different to liposuction by way of outcomes for eradicating fats. Liposuction works by bodily sucking fats out of bother areas. The process is commonly mixed with an vitality expertise corresponding to SmartLipo (a minimally invasive laser) or Bodytite to assist tighten the pores and skin as effectively. Liposuction sufferers can count on gentle discomfort throughout the first few days of the restoration interval, however the outcomes are value it. It is possible for you to to go residence the identical day as your liposuction process however might want to have somebody drive you residence. Compression clothes are inspired and can must be worn throughout the restoration course of to assist scale back swelling and assist with the contouring course of. Typically, restoration takes about three to 5 days, however anticipate gentle swelling for as much as 4 months and attainable bruising for as much as two weeks. These points might be managed with remedy and lymphatic therapeutic massage could be very useful. It may take one to 2 weeks for a majority of those points to completely subside. Gentle train might be resumed instantly, however strenuous exercise and train needs to be averted for longer.
“Outcomes are apparent instantly, however ultimate outcomes might be seen after 4 to 6 months, and outcomes needs to be lasting with weight administration and a wholesome way of life (sustaining an everyday exercise routine and clear food plan is equally as essential after liposuction). Though the fats won’t return to the handled areas, if an individual beneficial properties weight after lipo, different elements of the physique can acquire weight. For instance, if the stomach and hips have been the areas suctioned, the thighs or buttocks could grow to be downside areas if weight is gained after surgical procedure (energy that go within the mouth should go someplace). Sufferers sometimes report that they don’t lose a lot weight with lipo, however somewhat lose inches, which ends up in their garments becoming higher. Liposuction needs to be considered as a contouring process, not a weight reduction process.”
Fats Grafting
What’s fats grafting?
With fats grafting, you are taking fats from one a part of the physique and redistribute it to different elements of the physique. Fats grafting can be utilized for a lot of sorts of procedures and areas—recently, it’s best often called the process behind BBLs, or Brazilian butt lifts, that are common with ladies.
What Dr. Chang says about fats grafting:
“I sometimes do fats grafting together with neck lifts and eyelid lifts. It’s an effective way so as to add quantity to the face with out utilizing filler. The most typical areas I carry out fats grafting on for males are the cheeks, nasolabial fold and temples. You’ll be able to typically additionally add just a little fats to the chin, however I don’t do that usually as I favor to make use of a chin implant. Fats grafting has minimal downtime–you’ll be able to often exit the subsequent day though you’ll have some swelling. The process takes about 45 minutes and might be completed underneath native anesthetic.”
Buccal Fats Removing
What’s buccal fats elimination?
That is the alternative of fillers or fats grafting: With buccal fats elimination, extra fats is taken out of the face.
What Dr. Chang says about buccal fats elimination:
“This process is much less frequent in males than ladies, however I’ve been doing it extra on males recently. It removes the fats proper underneath the cheekbone to assist additional outline the face. It’s nice for males who’re in search of a extra sculpted look. It solely takes about 20 minutes, is finished underneath native anesthesia, and there’s basically no downtime as you might be out and concerning the following day.”
