MALE COSMETIC SURGERY
Palm Beach Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic Surgery for the Face and Body
As we enter the 21st century and men are competing with fresh college graduates for their jobs and positions in the business world, more and more men are seeking cosmetic surgery to keep them on the cutting edge for their job interviews and in their job performances. If one looks good, energetic, and youthful then the perception is that they will be able to handle the job at hand.
About 20-25% of my practice are men seeking facial plastic and cosmetic surgery.
In the facial area as the brows droop and the eyes become smaller, one looks tired and mean. By restoring a more youthful eye, the individual looks more wide awake and ready to tackle each day.
Male Rhinoplasty
Besides serving as a platform for glasses and an entrance for air to the lungs, the nose is also the centerpiece of one's face. A strong nose in a male (translation - large) can be accepted and tolerated. However, as aging occurs and the loss of support of the nose gradually creeps up upon an individual, corrective nasal surgery not only to improve breathing, but also to correct the collapse of the nose is necessary. In the later years of life, by softening a profile and gently rotating the tip superiorly (up) one can achieve not only a more youthful profile, but this can also enhance one's breathing ability.
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Male Necklift and Facelift
In the 5th and 6th decade of life, as the neck becomes fuller from the accumulation of fat and the collapse of the neck muscles, ones collar size increases dramatically. When the collar size is not appropriate, the excess skin hangs over the edge of the collar and draws attention to the vagaries of aging. The treatment of choice at this time is a face and neck lift that removes not only the excess skin and fat, but also tightens the foundation about the neck. The foundation in this case is the platysma muscle that needs to be repositioned to support the skin. Frequently, a small chin implant is necessary to improve the profile and further enhance the support of the neck skin.
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What about liposuction for men?
As hormonal changes force men into the climacteric in their 40's and 50's, the altered metabolism and deposition of fat into the body leads to the proverbial love handles and gut. Despite vigorous exercise, low-carbohydrate diets, and the best laid desires of most men, it is almost impossible to maintain a youthful midsection. As a result, liposuction of the love handles and of the abdomen is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the male today. While we may joke about the function of the love handles, it is not a laughing matter when ones waist size increases inch-by-inch every year. By removing the fat in the waist and the sagging abdominal fat, one can restore - even in older men - the skin to a tauter, flat position.
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What about skin care in men?
Fortunately or unfortunately, the male species in our society is not accustomed to applying make up, layers of cleansing creams, and powders. Perhaps in the next 50 years this will change, but at the present time the average man is not attuned to facials and maintenance of their skin. Having said that, the Environ Skin Care Program is excellent for removing the age spots, changing the damages and ravages of the sun, and also correcting the abuse that is inflicted upon the skin from years of drinking and outdoor activities. By simply replacing the antioxidants of the skin along with some of the lightening creams, the older male can augment the effects of surgical correction and facial rejuvenation. It is difficult, but when an organized regimen is put into place skin thickness occurs along with softening of the skin and a reduction of the changes that occur with sun and aging.
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Is there a Fountain of Youth for man?
You notice that the question was "man" and not "men". This is because natural total hormone replacement therapy is a viable adjunct to facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. As we age, muscle mass decreases, skin thickness decreases, bone density decreases, and central fat stores (i.e. the gut) gradually increase. Again, this is not from any inactivity or change in the lifestyle of an individual be it man or woman, instead it is a natural progression of the aging process that affects the concentration of the hormones in our body. Thyroid hormone, DHEA, pregnenolone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and the grandaddy of all - the human growth hormone are all the building blocks for natural total hormone replacement therapy. This is a very controlled scientific treatment program. It involves a thorough history and physical which is followed by an exhaustive examination of one's blood. Once these levels are determined then precise prescribing of individual hormones is done. Then, after the patient has been on the supplements for a month, the blood is then retested and the appropriate hormones are adjusted. By the third month, one is on automatic pilot and then the patient is tested yearly for blood levels.
What can I expect if I go on this natural total hormone replacement program?
As we age, we become tired, we gain weight, we lose our cutting edge and our mental faculties blur. By replacing and getting on this hormone replacement program one will begin to see a shift in the body fat and an increase in one's skin thickness and also improvement in the density of the bones (the author actually believes that human growth hormone is the answer to osteoporosis), one's libido increases and sexually you feel alive again. It is said that when a man does not wake up with an erection in the morning periodically then his testosterone level is low. By replacing this and the other hormones, one assures that they have done everything that they can to combat the effects of aging.
