Plastic surgery for men: what you need to know

What you read in this title is correct! Plastic surgery for men is a fact and more and more people are undergoing aesthetic procedures. Men seek almost the same objectives as a woman in plastic surgeries: to look more youthful, or to have a molded body with specific measurements.

Some of the surgeries that we will mention are some of the most popular among men and are not so different from the procedures performed by women and the post-surgical care can be similar or even the same.

Neurotoxin injections

This surgical procedure is one of the least invasive, and is generally known as "Botox." Neurotoxins are a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and facial wrinkles.

Botulinum toxin, also known by that name, can be used to:

• Soft crow's feet, forehead furrows, expression lines, lip lines and rabbit lines.
• Reduce neck bands.
• Improve the appearance of dimples on the skin of the chin.
• Lift the corners of your mouth.
• Smoothes a square jaw.
• Correct a gummy smile.

Postoperative care for these injections is usually simple and quick, for example: Do not massage or press on the infiltrated area for at least 24 hours after treatment, do not perform physical activity for at least 24 hours. Gesturing with the treated area in an exaggerated manner for the next 4 hours to help make the distribution more uniform in the area. Avoid prolonged sun exposure.

eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.

Eyelid surgery can treat:

• Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or alters the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes affecting vision
• Fat deposits that appear as swelling on the eyelids.
• bags under the eyes
• Drooping lower eyelids revealing white under the iris
• Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

Because this surgery focuses on the eyes, it is important that the person take a good amount of time to recover and leave everything as close as possible. Also relieve daily activities that are necessary. The man should use ice packs or gel discs during the first 3 days and use the suggested medications. He should also avoid rubbing his eyes, not exposing himself to the sun, and wearing dark glasses.

Liposuction

Liposuction, also known as "lipo" by patients, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving the contour and proportion of your body.

Liposuction can be performed on:

• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen and waist
• Upper arms
• Chest area
• Cheeks, chin and neck

The care of this surgery, regardless of the area of ​​the body, should always be accompanied by a specialized post-surgical belt , or a chin guard if it is on the face. Additionally, there are other types of complementary accessories for recovery such as abdominal boards and post-operative foam. The recommended full body girdle for men is reference H-001.

Gynecomastia surgery

Gynecomastia surgery can reduce breast size in men, flattening and improving the contours of the chest. This surgical procedure can correct gynecomastia.

Gynecomastia is a condition of overdeveloped or enlarged breasts in men that can occur at any age. The condition may be the result of hormonal changes, heredity, obesity or the use of certain drugs.

On this occasion, the girdles also play an important role in recovery since they allow the excess skin to adhere again to the man's body. For recovery you can use our men's vest girdle , reference H-002.

hair transplant

Hair transplant surgery is performed to restore hair to areas of the scalp that are bald. Hair transplant involves removing small fragments of hair-bearing scalp from a donor site and using them as grafts to relocate them to a bald or thinning area of ​​the scalp.

As you can see, plastic surgery for men is not that different from what we have always heard about plastic surgeries for women. And it's okay that they want to look and feel good too. It is important that if you are thinking about having a cosmetic procedure, ask a professional everything you should do before, during and after the intervention to make it a success.