Male plastic surgery trends show no signs of slowing. For years cosmetic work was considered "taboo" for the male population, but more and more older men are considering plastic surgery to correct scars, sun-damaged skin, and pursue anti-aging benefits.
Michigan news affiliate WPBN-TV recently reported on this trend, noting that male patients are often focused more on minimally-invasive procedures, such as laser skin resurfacing or Botox, rather than extensive surgery. This is partially because men want to see a quick recovery and not have anyone know they got a procedure done.
"It's definitely something that's been growing ever since the economy's been getting better, but I think even before, I believe when the economy was bad, men had a little more cosmetic surgery that persisted through the bad economy," Dr. Steve Thomas, a plastic surgeon in Michigan, told the news source. "The Botox, the fillers, the laser surgeries, that's the fastest growing segment in the plastic surgery for men. I think when the economy went down, the men stayed up and maybe went higher because they had to stay in the workforce because they had to compete with the younger guys. I think they wanted to stay refreshed."
From gaining a competitive edge in the workplace to eliminating years of damage to the skin from not wearing sunscreen or moisturizer, older men are trying to look and feel their best, and plastic surgery can help.
Any man, or woman, considering cosmetic surgery needs to first consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. If you want to have a procedure done right, contact Dr. James Marotta for more details on how you can change your life with subtle refinements, or connect with our Long Island plastic surgeon to start the conversation.
