Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Trends and Procedures for Male Patients

The document from 2008 provided a comprehensive overview of cosmetic plastic surgery trends and procedures, particularly for male patients. It reported a 44% increase in procedures performed on men from 2000 to 2005, totaling 1.2 million procedures, and noted a higher prevalence of personality disorders among cosmetic surgery patients. The most common surgeries for men included nose reshaping, hair transplantation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and breast reduction, with Botox injections and microdermabrasion being the top minimally invasive procedures. It discussed the importance of realistic expectations and understanding the risks, and stated that silicone prostheses were not linked to autoimmune or systemic diseases. Specific procedures such as gynecomastia excision, liposuction, dermolipectomy, post-weight loss surgeries, implants, chest and calf augmentation, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and hair restoration were detailed, including their risks and recovery times. The document also covered facial aging dynamics, procedures like blepharoplasty, browlifts, facelifts, and the use of Botox and fillers. Additionally, it discussed chemical peels, laser treatments, and the importance of selecting a qualified surgeon. Despite limited evidence for many aesthetic procedures, the popularity of cosmetic surgery was expected to continue growing.