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Indications for Men
Indications for Men
The society places a high value on looking young and fit. Today, men of all ages and all walks of life are requesting plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. Men's goals include a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face, and a trimmer waistline. The procedures used to achieve these goals must take into consideration factors such as skin thickness, beard growth and body type.
The doctor will also evaluate the patient?s health and conduct a physical exam, take pre operative photographs and explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for the patient. The patient will discuss the type of anesthesia to be used, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, the possible risks and the costs involved. Medical insurance usually doesn't cover cosmetic procedures.
The cosmetic procedures include such as eyelid surgery, nose surgery and facial implant surgery, which are performed essentially in the same way for men and women. The ideal male body shape is considered to be trim and athletic looking with broad shoulders and chest, a flat abdomen and a narrow hip thigh area. However, as men age, areas of fat tend to accumulate around the abdomen, the flanks the breast area and along the chin and neck.
A small number of doctors have begun offering their male patients abdominal etching, a new liposuction technique that creates a muscular, rippled appearance in the abdominal area.
Liposuction in men is usually very effective. Men who have some loose, hanging skin as well as areas of excess fat may opt for a traditional excision procedure, in addition to liposuction. To avoid post operative problems, it is important that the patient should arrange a support person available to help the patient both physically and emotionally for about a week after surgery.
Men who consider cosmetic muscle enhancement should keep in mind that these procedures are still relatively new. Male faces bleed more during surgery and are at greater risk for forming a temporary collection or pooling of blood under the skin, called a hematoma, after surgery. As with any other operation there are theoretical risks of bleeding, infection, surgical error and death under the anaesthetic. It has been suggested that the operation may cause psychological harm if it is performed at an unsuitable age.
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