What Are the Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Men?

There has been an increase in the number of men choosing to have cosmetic surgery over the past few years, and a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that 12 percent of men said they plan to have cosmetic surgery at some point in the future.

Why are more men turning to cosmetic surgery? Spouses and significant others may play a role in encouraging it. Men may also feel pressure to maintain a more-youthful look for their careers.

Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery for Men

Men seem to favor non-surgical procedures, according to the top five cosmetic procedures from the AACS. The most popular procedure for men is BOTOX®, followed by hair transplantation / restoration, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion.

Surgeons say that men are more discreet about cosmetic procedures, and so they tend to look for outpatient procedures with little recovery time and subtle results.

Liposuction also made the list of the top five most popular cosmetic procedures for men, according to the AACS.

For liposuction, men often focus on areas like the lower back, upper flanks and abdomen, otherwise known as the “spare tire.” However, removal of fat from under the chin — neck liposuction — is also becoming more popular for men.

Barry Lind, 52, said he chose to have cosmetic surgery after losing weight, which left him looking like a “12-year-old St. Bernard.”

“After successfully losing 30 pounds over two years, I decided to get a neck reduction at age 47,” Lind said. “That consisted of liposuction and tightening of my neck muscles.”

A year later, Lind got a chin implant. “I’ve maintained my weight, and I look great,” said Lind. “No regrets.”