Cosmetic Surgery Utah – More men going under the knife
A recent survey reveals that 53 percent of women and 49 percent of men say they approve of Cosmetic Surgery Utah, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AMAPS). That same survey found that 67 percent of Americans said they would not be embarrassed if their friends or family knew they had Cosmetic Surgery Utah.
A survey conducted by Allure magazine found that 93 percent of women and 84 percent of men say the pressure to look young today is greater than it’s ever been. The pressure, whether it’s real or perceived, along with the focus many Generation X’ers (31-45 year olds) have on health and beauty may mean an increase in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the coming years, according to AMAPS. More than four million men and women in this age group underwent a procedure.
Baby Boomers between the age of 51 and 64 accounted for 29 percent of total cosmetic procedures in 2010. As this generation ages, they may be more apt to seek out treatments, procedures and surgeries to help them appear younger. Botox injections, eyelid surgeries, liposuction and chemical peels are common requests, according to the AMAPS.
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor at the University of Texas in Austin, measured out the benefits of attractiveness in his book, “Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful.”
According to Hamermesh’s research, people are likely to earn an average of 3 to 4 percent more than a person with below-average looks. That adds up to $230,000 more over a lifetime for the typical good-looking person. He said even an average-looking worker is likely to make $140,000 more over a lifetime than an ugly worker.
Statistics released earlier this year by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that more men are going under the knife. Overall, Cosmetic Surgery Utah procedures in men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009.
Some male surgical procedures, however, increased significantly. Facelifts for men rose 14 percent in 2010 while male liposuction increased 7 percent.
Statistics from 2010 ASPS show that men underwent more than 1.1 million cosmetic procedures, both minimally invasive and surgical. The majority of the Men’s Top 10 fastest-growing cosmetic procedures are surgical, which bucks the previous trend of growth in minimally invasive treatments.
“The growth in Cosmetic Surgery Utah procedures for men may be a product of our aging baby boomers, who are now ready to have plastic surgery,” said ASPS President Phillip Haeck, MD. “Minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox and soft tissue fillers work to a point. However, as you age and gravity takes over, surgical procedures that lift the skin are necessary in order to show significant improvement.”
Stephen Baker, MD, an ASPS member surgeon based in Washington D.C. said, “Typically people think of celebrities and high profile men undergoing Cosmetic Surgery.
“And while that may be true, the typical male Cosmetic Surgery Utah patient that I see is an average guy who wants to look as good as he feels. Most of my patients are ‘men’s men,’ the kind of guy you might not think would have plastic surgery.”
Steve Singer, office manager at Skin and Vein Center in Fenton, said although he could not provide exact numbers, the office has seen an increase in the number of men coming in for a procedure. Their clientele remains predominately women.
Singer said, unlike plastic surgery, which changes the appearance of a person, Cosmetic Surgery Utah turns back the clock five to 10 years for a client. Popular procedures that men request are laser hair removal, tattoo removal and procedures such as brow lifts, mini facelifts and skin resurfacing. Men are also increasingly requesting liposuction and hair transplants.
Singer said he has even been thinking about having his eyelids improved.
Top 5 surgical procedures
• Nose reshaping (64,000)
• Eyelid surgery (31,000)
• Liposuction (24,000)
• Breast reduction in men (18,000)
• Hair transplantation (13,000)
Minimally invasive procedures
• Botulinum Toxin Type A (337,000)
• Laser hair removal (165,000)
• Microdermabrasion (158,000)
• Chemical peel (90,000)
• Soft tissue fillers (78,000)
Source: American Society
of Plastic Surgeons
Top 10 fastest growing procedures
The list is comprised of the fastest-growing surgical and minimally invasive procedures from 2009 to 2010. These procedures were performed on at least 1,000 men in 2010.
• Facelift – 14 percent Increase
• Ear surgery (Otoplasty) – 11 percent increase
• Soft tissue fillers -
10 percent increase
• Botulinum Toxin Type A – 9 percent increase
• Liposuction -
7 percent increase
• Breast reduction in men – 6 percent increase
• Eyelid surgery -
4 percent increase
• Dermabrasion -
4 percent increase
• Laser hair removal -
4 percent increase
• Laser treatment of leg veins – 4 percent increase.
Source: American Society
of Plastic Surgeons