In addition to more men book spa treatments, buying skincare products and “manscaping,” there’s been a surge of men between the ages of 40 and 70 who are undergoing the knife for cosmetic plastic surgery procedures.
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According to a report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic treatments for men increased 273% since 1997.
While many women who undergo procedures are afraid of people finding out – even their husbands; men are more concerned about side effects, and less what others think. But since there are now many new minimally or non-invasive treatments that don’t leave scars, cosmetic surgery is a much more attractive option for men.
The largest groups of men who go in for procedures are executives, who see it as a necessity to keep their edge; and fathers of brides, who build the expense into the wedding budget; according to Dr. Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and author of “Forget the Facelift: Turn Back the Clock with Dr. Day’s Revolutionary Four-Step Program for Ageless Skin.”
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And according to Dr. Ellen Marmur, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, out of more than 17,000 of her patients, the top ten who spend the most are men who have regular cosmetics treatments. She said that typically women have several appointments to make subtle treatments, but men, however, usually get treatments less frequently, but accomplish more each time. Instead of a completely wrinkle-free look, treatments for men tighten and give a lift to look masculine, and fillers square off the jaw line, build out the chin and reduce the jowls.
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If you’re thinking about having a cosmetic treatment, here are some things to consider:
- Talk to your doctor about any medications and supplements you’re taking, especially aspirin, fish oil and vitamin E, which can lead to bruising.
- Be sure to ask about the side effects and risks of any treatment. Find a trained and qualified aesthetic dermatologist. If you don’t feel comfortable with him or her, get a second opinion.
- Don’t drink more than a half glass of alcohol the night before, to prevent bleeding.
- Build in time for numbing creams or Valium to wear off. Be prepared to take a few days off from work because even non-invasive cosmetic treatments can require some downtime.
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