When it comes to plastic surgery for men, the sky’s the limit

Where once men might have restricted their cosmetic surgery to rhinoplasty, male patients these days are having it all done in a desire to take advantage of the variety of procedures that are available to them.

That’s the conclusion of noted plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Calvert, MD, FACS, who has seen a marked increase in the number of men who have come through the doors of his facility.

“Men are becoming more aware of the benefits of a more youthful and attractive appearance in the business and social world,” explained Dr. Calvert, whose expert advice on plastic surgery has earned him appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Tyra Banks Show. “For instance, men often seek a facelift because they are concerned about droopiness in the face and neck area and/or heaviness in the jowl area,” he explained.

Rhinoplasty is still the number one procedure sought by men, Dr. Calvert said, and with good reason.

“Rhinoplasty is the most popular cosmetic procedures for men because bringing the nose into balance with the rest of the face can dramatically improve one's appearance,” Dr. Calvert explained. “The nose can be considered the dominant feature of one’s face and there are many individuals looking to make changes to their nose to affect their overall look. Even the slightest change to the nose can greatly affect one’s overall facial appearance, improving their look and boosting self-confidence.

In many cases, he stated, men undergoing rhinoplasty also opt to combine a chin implant or chin liposuction to balance the face out even further, which in turn improves the jawline.

The next most popular procedure on the list is a facelift that, like rhinoplasty, can greatly improve the appearance with just a single procedure.

“Men are becoming more aware of the benefits of a more youthful and attractive appearance in the business and social world,” Dr. Calvert explained. “Men often seek a facelift because they are concerned about droopiness in the face and neck area and/or heaviness in the jowl area.”

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is also popular with male patients of Dr. Calvert who wish to eliminate the tired appearance of their face due to drooping eyelids.

“Incisions are hidden and the eyelid procedure is often done in conjunction with a facelift for older men,” he said, “but many younger men choose the procedure to eliminate puffiness around the eyes.”

Non-surgical procedures popular with men include Botox injections to remove worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines and crow’s feet; fillers to plump out the jowls and fill in depressions from surgical scars and acne, and laser hair removal.

Dr. Calvert is a board-certified member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serves the Beverly Hills, Orange County and Los Angeles area. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on plastic surgery and has presented his techniques at national and international conferences. Patients interested in learning more about Dr. Calvert can visit his website, http://www.drcalvert.com/.