For many years, almost all cosmetic procedures were performed on women. Today, while women are still in the majority, more and more procedures are being requested by men. It turns out men are just as likely as women to want changes made to their body or their appearance.
With the rise in popularity, male cosmetic procedures are being done more often and have become quite acceptable. Sometimes they seek the same type of procedures that women do, often for exactly the same reasons, like eyelid lifts and liposuction.
Other times they want a procedure more specifically designed to help men, like pectoral implants, chin augmentation or gynecomastia surgery.
And just like women, there’s no better time for a man to start thinking about making improvements than when we’re getting ready to begin a new year. Listed below are some of the top procedures men are using to get themselves ready for the New Year.
Hair Rejuvenation and Restoration
Many different techniques have evolved throughout history to help men stop or prevent hair loss, hair thinning, and baldness. Most have been completely ineffective. But two procedures today offer viable alternatives and have been shown to be more effective than all the creams and lotions with empty promises to grow hair.
One procedure is hair transplant surgery, very popular among men, and clinical studies prove it does indeed provide long-term hair restoration results for male pattern baldness.
Another effective treatment is PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. This treatment is not intended for men who are totally bald, but it does offer encouraging hair rejuvenation results to those with recent hair loss.
truSculpt® iD
The truSculpt® iD body sculpting device is a non-invasive way to target and eradicate unwanted fat cells with zero downtime. Using a non-invasive monopolar radiofrequency system, truSculpt® iD provides a multidimensional method for eliminating fat from problem areas.
truSculpt® iD is a handheld device that glides over fat pockets within a specific treatment area. The procedure uses a low frequency and high conductivity radiofrequency to deeply penetrate fat layers. Over time, the fat cells slowly exit through the body naturally. A single 60-minute treatment session can offer a reduction in fat and body circumference in common treatment areas such as the flanks and abdomen.
On average, patients see a 24% decrease in fat reduction within a relatively short treatment timeframe. truScuplt® iD is a safe and comfortable treatment option for both patients and practitioners with proven results.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are designed primarily to fill in lost skin volume, particularly the loss that leads to age-related lines and wrinkles. Men are not exempt from developing these lines and wrinkles, and the request for dermal filler treatments continues to rise.
In fact, Botox® treatments have become so popular among men, they’re often referred to as Brotox treatments when performed on male clients.
Laser Treatments
Laser treatments are used to correct a wide variety of skin conditions and body issues. One highly popular procedure is laser hair removal, which men can use to get rid of unwanted or excess body hair, especially on the back, arms or chest.
Men also experience the same sort of skin conditions that women do, such as rosacea, acne scars, sunspots and sagging skin. Laser skin resurfacing procedures can be performed to eliminate or diminish the appearance of these skin issues.
The Bottom Line
Men and women both work hard all year long. There’s no reason you shouldn’t reward yourself at the end of the year. Get ready to greet the New Year by making a few improvements to your body or your appearance that will make you feel better, boost your confidence, and improve your feeling of self-worth.