Plastic surgery has become more popular with everyone striving to age gracefully – men and women alike. While surgical cosmetic procedures are common among women, men’s plastic surgery in Portland focuses on enhancing appearance; aging is a common reason men may resort to surgical procedures. Although it is a natural biological process, its effects are mostly undesirable. The following is an elaboration of the different men’s surgery plastic procedures available today.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that contours specific body areas such as the thighs, abdomen, neck, and arms. It uses a suction technique to eliminate extra fat from these body areas. Although liposuction can help you achieve a particular shape, it is not a substitute for other weight loss procedures. Practices such as exercise and eating healthy foods can help you lose more fat than liposuction would.
Good candidates for liposuction are those with a good skin tone and texture to avoid severe skin laxity after treatment. Your specialist may advise against this procedure if you have a weak immune system, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and any other condition that might complicate surgery.
Male breast reduction surgery (Gynaecomastia)
Gynaecomastia can be present in men of any age, and it often causes emotional discomfort and may affect a man’s self-esteem. Men with enlarged breasts can correct their overdeveloped breasts through surgery. The results of breast reduction surgery are often permanent, but factors such as hormonal imbalance and weight gain can cause the breasts to re-enlarge.
An initial consultation with your doctor helps you understand the benefits and risks of breast reduction surgery and the results to expect. Surgeons may use the liposuction technique to get rid of fat from the breasts. Sometimes excess breast tissue and skin need to be eliminated, and in such cases, your surgeon may use excision surgery.
Neck lift
A neck lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that defines the lower part of your face by eliminating excess fat and skin. Most specialists combine a neck lift with a facelift to avoid significant differences between the two features.
Like any other procedure, you need to talk to your doctor to understand what the process involves, its risks, and whether it is suitable for you. Some of the dangers of a neck lift include nerve injury, infection, blood clots, and hematoma. It is possible for a patient not to be satisfied with the results, requiring additional surgery to achieve their desired outcome.
Hair transplant
Baldness is a common problem among men, and it often starts as thinning hair. Over time, one may lose hair on specific parts of the head, which is a source of insecurity. Hair transplant is surgery that restores hair on a bald scalp. The process involves removing hair from a donor site and using them as grafts to be relocated on sections of missing hair.
But like any other surgical procedure, a hair transplant is associated with several risks, including bleeding and infection. Sometimes the hair may grow, but it may be unnatural or different from the hair on other parts of your head. Most people notice the growth of new hair a few months after surgery.
If you have further questions on men’s plastic surgery, consult with your specialist today at PNW Plastic Surgery.
