Men get liposuction too!

Man’s resistance to getting cosmetic surgery may be a societal convention. They may assume that’s only for women. But it may also be something deeper. It is well known men are very non-compliant when it comes to getting check ups, such as prostate exams and colonoscopies. A fear of doctors or a sense of machismo may be the underlying cause. And that extends to procedures such as liposuction.

But once a man realizes they can get liposuction, it’s important to have reasonable expectations. As the photo above shows, liposuction can be great for removing unwanted subcutaneous fat. That’s the fat just under the skin. But as many men know, some fat is on the inside of the abdomen, around the intestines. This is called visceral fat. This is the fat that results in a “pot belly.” Unfortunately, liposuction can not address this area.

One additional benefit of liposuction in men is ab etching. This is the use of the liposuction cannula to purposely cause contour deformities in the skin such that it appears the man has a six pack! By removing even more fat just under the skin, it’s possible to further define the lines around and within the abdominal muscles, giving the appearance of abs.

Keep in mind that the use of liposuction should not be seen as an easy way out. Or as a means of weight loss. Liposuction is great for contouring the body and using the new you as motivation for a new lifestyle. One complete with a healthy diet and exercise.

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Popular procedures for men

Eyelid lift

The eyelids may be the first thing to go on a man. Whether it’s heavy upper eyelids or fat bags under the eyes, eyelid surgery is very popular. One reason contributing to its popularity, aside from the surgery being very effective, is that it can be done with minimal downtime.

For the upper eyelid, the incision is hidden in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. The incision to remove fat and eliminate fat bags from the lower eyelids can be done without an obvious incision. In fact, the incision is made on the inside of the lower eyelid. Fat is removed and no stitches are necessary to close the incision. Also, this procedure doesn’t typically hurt. Lack of pain and a man’s tendency to not tolerate pain as well as women contributes to the popularity of this procedure! Check pricing on an eyelid lift here.

Neck lift

Deep lines on a sagging face can be distinguished on a man, but a sagging neck can show age and make someone look heavier than they really are. Men are very self conscious of their necks and this may be more common with the advent of selfies.

The problem for many men is that the incisions for a neck lift can be very visible behind the ear due to short hair. Luckily, many men are a candidate for a mini neck lift. This means they only receive an incision behind the chin. The incision is actually well hidden and allows the surgeon to redrape the skin, tighten the neck muscles and perform liposuction all at the same time. Check pricing on a neck lift here.

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting doesn’t replace liposuction. But if you want no downtime and a reduction in your love handles, this is a go to for men. Neither men nor women are itching to go to surgery but again, men are particularly “allergic” to pain. For those of you not familiar, CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment for stubborn pockets of fat not amenable to exercise. In a morning or afternoon session, fat can be frozen with the ability to partake in a conference call during treatment.

Botox and Fillers

As men try to keep looking young, or at least as young as their CEO, non surgical injectables are just what the doctor ordered. BOTOX® Cosmetic or XEOMIN® can relax the lines due to overactive muscles in the face (forehead, 11’s between the eyebrows or crow’s feet). It lasts for up to 6 months and is one of the most popular, most successful aesthetic treatments ever.

Fillers on the other hand are used to fill in wrinkles due to loss of collagen, not overactive muscles. These include the parentheses lines extending from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Men also get fillers to streamline their jawline and hide jowls. All of these injectables can be done on your break. However, women have the benefit of covering up any potential bruises with makeup!

If you’re interested in any of the treatments above, you can check pricing from Dr. Kaplapn by clicking here.

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Getting surgery and want to hide your scars? Whether you’re getting surgery for medically necessary or cosmetic reasons, here are a few ways you can better hide your scar. Keep in mind that it’s ok to ask your surgeon about hiding scars but  don’t demand it. While you may be most worried about scars, they’re worried about ensuring the best access to perform your surgery in the safest manner possible.

Hiding your surgical scars

Are you scheduling thyroid surgery? It may be the time to also get a neck lift. The horizontal incision your surgeon uses to remove the thyroid is a little lower than the typical incision your plastic surgeon uses for a neck lift but it’s close enough! This way, when you return to work, you can tell everyone you had thyroid surgery, but you don’t have to tell them about the neck lift. They’ll just think you lost weight and look more refreshed!

For an arm lift (like the patient above), ensure your surgeon places the scar on the inside of the arm. This is certainly more common but it wasn’t long ago that the incision was placed on the back of the arm. The biggest issue with the back of the arm is that anyone walking behind you can see the scar. Whereas with a scar on the inside of the arm, people walking towards you or behind you can’t see a thing.

No matter what type of breast augmentation you receive, your surgeon can hide the scar in 1) the armpit, 2) the fold under the breast or 3) along the edge of the areola. All of these are great options. Which you choose depends on these variables here.

And finally, if you’re getting liposuction, these very small incisions are very easy to hide. Your surgeon can hide the incisions within a C-section scar and or scar resulting from a cyst or mole removal. If the surgeon still has access to the areas that are necessary to do a great job, moving the incision over by a few inches can better hide your scar and provide a great result. That’s a win-win!

To check pricing on medically necessary or cosmetic procedures from Dr. Kaplan, click here.

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