Rhinoplasty, eyelid correction, implant enlargement and liposuction have been among the most popular cosmetic surgeries among men in recent years.
1 out of 10
Although there is no Canadian data on plastic surgery, the Association of Specialists in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery of Quebec estimates that about one in ten patients is male.
According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, men accounted for 8% of all cosmetic procedures in 2020. And the popularity of aesthetic procedures has increased by 30% in 20 years.
The most popular procedures for men in the United States in 2020
Rhinoplasty (nose) : more than 65,000 procedures
While some procedures come and go with fashion, nose reconstruction has been the most popular procedure among men for many years.
Blepharoplasty (eyelids) : more than 45,000 procedures
This operation, which lifts eyelids that droop as we age, is becoming increasingly popular. Not just older men, but also Asian men who want to round their eyes.
Cheek surgery, implants : more than 28,000 procedures
These cheek implants are used to rejuvenate the face by giving it plumper cheekbones. This is the operation that saw the largest increase in 2020.
Liposuction : more than 22,000 procedures
Although liposuction is very popular among men, doctors note that the procedure remains less effective than on women. For example, it is impossible to completely remove fat from a man’s stomach. However, it is increasingly being used, for example, to define the abdominal muscles.
Gynecomastia (mammary glands) : more than 18,000 procedures
This procedure is aimed at reducing the size of the mammary glands in men with excessive development.
The American Association also highlights the emergence of the “Daddy Do-Over.” It is inspired by the popular “Mommy Make-Over,” a combination of tummy tuck, liposuction and breast lift for women. In men, this term refers to liposuction, gynecomastia, and even fat transfers to build certain muscles.
Botox
Among non-invasive procedures, Botox is by far the most common, with over 265,000 patients.
More than 118,000 men have also received various filler injections, often with hyaluronic acid.