Surgery Plastic Surgery Common Types of Plastic Surgery for Men By Jerry Kennard Jerry Kennard, PhD, is a psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. Learn about our editorial process Jerry Kennard Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD on January 04, 2020 facebook linkedin William Truswell, MD, is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngology (head and neck) surgeon. He is president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and treats skin cancer patients as part of his practice. Learn about our Medical Review Board William Truswell, MD on January 04, 2020 Print Plastic surgery is increasingly sought after by men. In 2016, men had over 1 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed, accounting for over 9% of the total. Men want to change the things they don't like to see in the mirror. Statistics available from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that surgery is becoming popular with men as a way to deal with image maintenance and change. Adam Gault / Science Photo Library / Getty Images Most Popular Plastic Surgery Types for Men In 2016, the top surgical procedures for men with over 10,000 procedures were: Liposuction (45,012) Male breast reduction (31,368) Eyelid surgery (28,025) Nose surgery (26,205) Facelift (13,702) Ear surgery (10,457) Other types of cosmetic surgery sought by men in 2016 included tummy tuck, neck lift, fat transfer to the face, brow lift, and chin augmentation, each with over 2,000 procedures. Statistics About Male Cosmetic Procedures Male breast reduction for gynecomastia has risen by 181% in 20 years, including a big leap from 2014 to 2016. Cosmetic procedures for men have risen over 40% since 2010, although they still have far fewer procedures than women. Men account for 9% of both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. The categories in which men have the highest percentages by gender are 37% of all tattoo removals, 29% of ear surgery, 23% of chin augmentation, 21% of neck lifts, and 18% of nose jobs. Body Improvement for Men Photorejuvenation grew in popularity as a nonsurgical procedure for men in 2016, and other manscaping procedures such as laser hair removal and Botox remained popular. Plastic surgery gives quick-fix results, although the downside is the cost and danger associated with elective surgery. There is also the notion of falseness (plastic), something that isn't real or worked for. Sometimes people have unrealistic expectations of the cosmetic procedure as the thing that will improve and cure the problems they may have. Costs of Male Cosmetic Procedures Costs differ depending on the type of cosmetic procedure you're getting, the fees charged by the members of the surgical team and the premises used. You can shop around for good deals but remember you must have a properly qualified cosmetic surgeon who works out of good healthcare facilities. Here is the average cost of these procedures in 2016: Liposuction $3,347 Facelift $7,503 Botox injections $376 Eyelid surgery $3,216 Nose job (rhinoplasty) from $5,067. Possible Complications of Plastic Surgery Elective cosmetic surgery, as with any surgical procedure, has risks as well as benefits. Going under anesthesia and sedation poses risks that include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, and stroke. Infection, skin death, asymmetry, numbness, irregularities, puckers, scarring, and fluid collection after liposuction can result from the surgery itself. Dangers also exist with unlicensed and untrained doctors offering anesthesia and surgery, poor regulation within the field, and the fact that unsanitary areas can sometimes be used during surgical procedures. Understanding the Risks of Plastic Surgery Getting the Best Cosmetic Surgery Treatment If you decide to have cosmetic surgery, it is important to do your homework. Find a doctor who is properly qualified, trained and specialized, and who carries out the operation in a hospital or clinic. Also, consider these recommendations: Be realistic about the outcome of the surgery. Make sure you understand the risks involved. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol prior to surgery in order to maximize healing. Get as fit and healthy as possible. Seek advice if you are taking any medication, are overweight, or have on-going health problems or conditions. It may be that you are not fit enough and the risks are too great for you to undergo this type of elective surgery. 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Having Plastic Surgery Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2016 Cosmetic Surgery National Bank Statistics. 2016. Bailey SH, Guenther D, Constantine F, Rohrich RJ. Gynecomastia Management: An Evolution and Refinement in Technique at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(6):e734. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000000675 Martella A, Raichi M. Photoepilation and skin photorejuvenation: an update. Dermatol Reports. 2017;9(1):7116. doi:10.4081/dr.2017.7116 American College of Cardiology. General anesthesia, topic overview. Updated September 30, 2011. Dixit VV, Wagh MS. Unfavourable outcomes of liposuction and their management. Indian J Plast Surg. 2013;46(2):377-392. doi:10.4103/0970-0358.118617 Additional Reading 2016 Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. https://www.surgery.org/sites/default/files/ASAPS-Stats2016.pdf.