Liposuction for Men

Men are turning to cosmetic surgery to lose weight, look younger and tone their bodies more than ever. While men and women both turn to liposuction procedures to reverse the signs of aging on their faces, women tend to use the procedure for their legs and thighs, while men are more concerned about core sculpting.

Male Preferences

The primary place that men look to reduce through liposuction is around their middles. Mid-life stomach bulge is the number one procedure men ask for from plastic surgeons.

Costs

Liposuction treatments for men typically are more expensive than for women because the area around the stomach is usually larger and the fat more fibrous, requiring more time and energy to suck it all out.

Breasts

Men who suffer from a condition called gynocomastia, which is an abnormal enlargement of the breasts, turn to liposuction to make their chests look more masculine.

Weight

Cosmetic surgeons recommend that men achieve their ideal weight before undergoing liposuction, which is mainly to contour the body and reduce stubborn pockets of fat, such as love handles, that won't respond to exercise.

Procedure

Liposuction is typically done under local anesthesia. A cut is made so that the stitches can be hidden in a fold of skin or under a hairline.

Recovery

Recovery from liposuction takes about three to four days, while men can resume exercising within about three to four weeks.

References

• Liposuction for Men

Resources

• Men Liposuction Guide