What Are the Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men?

Over the last few decades plastic surgery for men has become much more common and popularity continues to rise year after year. Once considered self-indulgent, it’s becoming less taboo to have aesthetic procedures to help men look and feel your best. More people now consider these procedures for self-care. Also, our population is living longer with better quality of life and people are remaining active and engaged. They wish to look as good as they feel and are no longer shy about requesting procedures to keep them looking their best. There are many plastic surgery options for men. Surgical procedures can transform your face, body and even breasts. See which procedures are most requested and why.

The Top 7 Most Popular Procedures for Males

1. Rhinoplasty – 65,121 procedures
2. Blephroplasty – 45,806 procedures 
3. Cheek Implant – 28,638 procedures
4. Liposuction –  22,815 procedures 
5. Otoplasty – 22,464 procedures 
6. Neck Lift – 22,184 procedures
7. Gynecomastia – 18,575 procedures

*National number of procedures performed in 2020. Most recent statistics (2023) provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 

Rhinoplasty

Sometimes referred to as a “nose job” by patients, Rhinoplasty is designed to enhance your appearance by making the nose proportional to the rest of your face. This procedure can also correct impaired breathing caused by structural defects in the nose. Correcting a deviated septum provides better alignment within the nose which increases airflow and breathing ease. Some men dislike the nose they were born with. Others aren’t happy with the way their nose has changed shape and size as they’ve aged. Sometimes an injury has caused distortion or damage to the nose. Men seek a rhinoplasty to correct a variety of issues. The key to male Rhinoplasty is for your surgeon to provide shape without feminizing the male nose.

Blepharoplasty

More commonly referred to as “eyelid surgery”, a blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Men often show signs of aging around the eyes. Droopy eyelids or bulging under eyes can make you look fatigued and tired. Furrowed skin and lowered eyebrows that hang over the upper eyelids can make you appear grumpy or irritable. For these reasons the appearance of your eyes can affect how you are viewed in social situations and even in the workplace.

Cheek Implant

Over 28,000 men chose to have malar augmentations, or “cheek implants” in 2020. Facial implants can be used to augment many areas of your face. Cheeks and chins are the most common areas for men.

Liposuction

An important fact to remember about liposuction is it is designed as a contouring tool, not a weight loss technique. I strongly encourage anyone who is considering body contouring to first consider diet and exercise. The abdominal area and flanks can be shaped to provide a sleeker frame. If you look in the mirror and think “dad bod”, liposuction may be a good option for you. If after some toning in the gym and achieving a normalized weight you are still unhappy with the shape of your body, then consider scheduling a consultation.

Otoplasty

Commonly referred to as “ear surgery”, otoplasty improves the shape, position and proportion of the ear. Men and women alike can be bothered if their ears protrude too far from their head. Because most men wear their hair short they are usually more self-conscious of this than woman. Women have the option to hide their ears by how they style their hair. Men on the other hand have fewer options and you might feel ear surgery is the right choice for you.

Neck Lift

Once considered taboo, plastic surgery for men is considered more mainstream. This is due in part to the strong work of professional organizations such as the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons). If you’re a man considering plastic surgery it’s important you seek a consultation with an ASPS board-certified plastic surgeon. This will ensure you’re working with a well-trained and safe surgeon. There are lots of so-called “board certified” classifications out there. But some are little more than a certificate you can print off the internet. Check out this video where I help you understand the differences between ASPS board-certified plastic surgeons and those that are not.

Source: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2020/cosmetic-procedures-men-2020.pdf