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Cosmetic surgery is also for men

Earlier, thinking of a cosmetic surgery was a very unusual idea. Many people thought that cosmetic surgery was only for "Rich and Famous." That was beyond the reach of ordinary people - men and women
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Many people ask if cosmetic surgery has a place in male patients. Today, Men take up an important place in cosmetic surgery consultations, and every day the number of surgical procedures increases.

The most popular cosmetic surgeries for men are, in first place Rhinoplasty (nose surgery), followed by Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), liposuction or liposculpture (elimination of excess fat in the abdomen and neck) and recently one of the surgical procedures of growing demand is Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Cosmetic Procedures for Men:

Liposuction or Liposculpture
It can be done anywhere in the body where there is evidence of excess fatty tissue, the most common areas in men are: chin, abdomen, back and waist, chest or also known as "male breasts" that provide a non-masculine look.
In men, a procedure such as liposuction or liposculpture, the result is spectacular! Men have better skin and muscle characteristics are more evident, which allows more definition of structures such as abdominal packs (six pack), pectorals and back. Surgical time and anesthesia techniques depend on the amount and location of fat to be remove, recovery would take between 5 to 10 days

"Men tend to have a liposuction around the waist, or to eliminate the" male breasts (Gynecomastia), and under the chin and neck to improve facial features and achieve a more youthful appearance (Facial liposuction)”

Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery designed to solve the aesthetic problems of the nose and improve its shape and appearance. The nose is a very important element of the facial features, because it provides facial harmony, therefore is an important symbol of beauty. To accomplish this results Rhinoplasty can be the answer, being one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures.

Rhinoplasty can correct various problems of the nose, such as reducing its size (reduction rhinoplasty) or increase (augmentation rhinoplasty), changing the shape of the tip, correct a hump (bone that protrudes from the back of the nose like a hump), deviations to the left or right, correct the position and shape of the tip, etc.

Mentoplasty
A very simple procedure with surprising results, that provides more definition to the jaw line, contributing to a stronger masculine face. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and take about 45 minutes. A silicone implant can be placed or fat can be use to contoured the chin.

Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition where glandular breast tissue overdevelops in men. The breast tissue is usually less than 1 to 1 1/2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 cm) in diameter, and is located directly below the nipple. Gynecomastia may be present in one or both sides. This condition can cause chest discomfort. The procedure removes fat and glandular tissue of the breasts, and in extreme cases skin removal, resulting in a flat firm and well contoured chest.

Pectoral Implants
 Indicated for people who want to enhance the volume of their chest, either due to lack of muscle development or any disease.  Silicone gel implants of various sizes are used to suit every type of person and of a stronger silicone substance than implants used for breast augmentation in women. They are placed through an incision inside the armpit and the results are truly amazing, recovery time and limited physical activity for about a month.

Abdominoplasty
Indicated in patients with significant deterioration of the abdominal muscular wall and excess skin, or men who have been subjected to different methods for large weight lost. Its objectives are the reconstruction of the abdominal muscles, removal of fat in the abdomen and the skin flaps that have lost elasticity, normally combined with liposuction on the back and sides. Recovery consists of 15 days, after which you can restart exercise routines.

Buttock Augmentation
Buttocks enhancement can be done with two techniques: The placement of silicone gel implants through an incision in the cleft and below the buttock, requires a specific postoperative management and recovery takes between 5 and 7 days. The second option consists of using fat from the same person (which is taken with liposuction technique), it undergoes a special cleaning treatment and it is injected specifically in the desired areas giving a more athletic and prominent buttocks; recovery is much faster, less painful and with very natural results.

When you are faced with the need of making a decision to improve your physical appearance, do not hesitate on the fact that you are a man, remember that we are seeing more men in the hands of experts undergo cosmetic surgery, because vanity is not selective; plus the vast majority of procedures are done to enhance the masculine features and define structures that are only attractive and unique in men