The fastest growing group is my male patients. Nationally, males comprise less than 20% of all cosmetic surgery patients but this number has been increasing dramatically over the past few years. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) the number of males undergoing cosmetic procedures increased 2% from 2009 to 2010, but the increase in specific procedures among men has far outpaced females over the same time period. Below is a list of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures among men, based on the percent increase from 2009 to 2010:

A total of 1.1 million men underwent cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) in 2010 and males now comprise about 25% of my patient population in New York City. The most common surgical procedures among men are facelifts, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. The most common non-surgical procedures include Botox, Fillers, and laser vein removal. So why is plastic surgery among males growing faster than any other group? Part of this is the “de-stigmatization” of plastic surgery. It is no longer taboo and is more acceptable – probably the result of a long list of television shows focused on plastic surgery. But this does not explain why men in particular are turning cosmetic surgery. Some claim that it is the aging baby boomer population that is now looking for some relief from advanced years.

My personal opinion is that this is directly related to the changing economy. As the economy took a turn for the worse, the workforce became increasingly competitive. The 50 year old man with 30 years of work experience now finds himself competing with a younger (and cheaper) competitor, and not only in New York City. Older males are looking for every possible advantage to be hired, get that promotion, or keep from getting fired. Despite the idealists that think that looks don’t matter, the fact is that they do. Whether fair or not, studies have shown that better looking males tend to have more success in the workforce. Cosmetic surgery became a way for older men to look younger and more refreshed.

When choosing a doctor for male cosmetic surgery in New York City, make sure to choose a surgeon who has experience with male patients. This is extremely important because surgical techniques vary between men and women. With male patients, it is important to have a balance between improving one’s appearance and retaining the masculine features.

If you are interested in learning more about a procedure or technique, contact my office to schedule a consultation for plastic surgery in New York City.

According to a recent article in Time Magazine, individuals with wrinkles are less likely to get hired for a position. Could this be caused by the tired or angry look lines and wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead can create? Possibly. Imagine you are a business owner and you are hiring someone to represent your company, the first person your clients will often met, are you going to hire someone who looks like they are tired, mad or warn out? Probably not. Some business owners are starting to count age against individuals. They want someone who has experience, but doesn’t show it- literally.

For this reason many individuals in industries such as sales, account management and retail or opting to undergo facial rejuvenating procedures such as Botox, eyelid surgery and Facelift. Women and men are considering it an investment in their career, similar to the way you invest in college. Facials, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing are treatments to help improve and maintain healthy glowing skin, which people are undergoing on a routine basis. Injectables such as Botox, Restylane and other facial fillers can help improve the signs of aging by decreasing the extent and definition of lines and wrinkles, which are other common procedures being performed. Injectables and facial fillers are non-invasive and typically require quarterly or bi-yearly up keep to sustain and maintain a refreshed appearance.

For individuals seeking further improvements than decreasing the visibility of lines and wrinkles, such as getting ready of sagging skin above the eyelid or sagging skin on the neck or near the jowls often turn to eyelid surgery, facelift, neck lift, or a combination of procedures. Additionally, individuals who are looking for less up keep on a quarterly basis turn to these surgical procedures as the results often last much longer than injectables and facial fillers when weight is properly maintained.

If you are interested in learning more about a procedures of cosmetic plastic surgery, contact my office in New York City today to schedule a consultation.

Resource: http://money.blogs.time.com/2010/12/27/need-work-you-might-want-to-have-a-little-work-done-on-your-face-first/

As a society, we tend to focus on the bad outcomes, because this is what sells the magazines. Moreover, “regular” people probably derive some sort of pleasure (albeit twisted) in famous celebrities who always seem to get whatever they want, being the victims of “bad plastic surgery.”

But, the real truth is that there is excellent plastic surgery being performed everyday on celebrities and non-celebrities. Modern techniques for surgery allow for smaller incisions that are better hidden, more rapid recoveries, and more “natural” results. Gone are the days of dramatic surgical changes and barely recognizable post-surgical faces.

Facelifting technique has seen the greatest advancement. The facelifts of the 1980’s with the windswept look, overtight skin, and upturned mouth reminiscent of “The Joker” are no more. Plastic surgeons now “lift” and “reposition” the deep structures of the face (the fat pads and muscles), and very little is done to the skin. In fact, after the underlying structures are repositioned into a youthful position, the skin is simply “redraped” and not pulled tight. You would be surprised at how little skin is actually removed during a facelift when it is done correctly.

I will share a little trick that I do with every one of my pre-operative facelift patients in consultation. To show what you will look like with a very well done (and natural) facelift, lay on your back and look at yourself in a handheld mirror. Impressive, right? This allows gravity to show you where everything should be.

Additionally, non-surgical treatments have evolved as well. Chemical peels should no longer result in that obvious shiney, over-smooth, waxy skin. Injectable fillers can be done conservatively so that they restore volume and fill lines, without making someone look like they have been over-inflated. Botox and Dysport can soften lines and do not have to completely prevent movement. That “frozen look” that people fear is a result of a bad injector, not the injection! Believe it or not, it is possible to eliminate lines on your forehead AND be able to lift your eyebrows!

My point is that there are excellent plastic surgeons that perform surgeries and injections that rejuvenate and improve, without making you look ridiculous and “overdone”. My patients obviously want to look different (ie. better) but they don’t want people to know exactly what they had done. They want someone to ask if they got their hair colored or lost weight, when the truth is that they had their eyes or face done.

Finding the right surgeon is the key. So, as long as there remain bad plastic surgeons (or non-plastic surgeons trying to act like plastic surgeons), the Weeklies will continue to have lots of content for the “bad plastic surgery” section. Nobody wants to read about the good results.

If you are interesed in seeing before and after photos of plastic surgery procedures performed by me, visit his photo gallery, or contact my office to schedule a consultation.