In this blog entitled 5 popular male plastic surgery procedures for summer, we define not only what those procedures are, but also how they’re performed. A man’s pursuit to look great depends not only on wearing the best attire. He must also feel great in the body that he’s in. The key to looking hot at the beach, during the summer months, is to have a body you’re proud of. You don’t have to be born with this body – you can spruce your appearance via a variety of plastic surgery procedures. Some of those procedures include liposuction, Gynecomastia, 6-pack implants, bicep implants, and facelifts. Read more to find out why male plastic surgery has been on the rise by more than 106% between 1997 and 2012. Discover the benefits and the confidence male plastic surgery provides to improve body physique before summer time. Whether you are a young professional, athletic dad, bodybuilder, or CEO/Executive, stay on top of your game by looking your best this summer.
Below are the top 5 most common male plastic surgery procedures to stay fit and competitive for the beach this summer.
Liposuction
The liposuction procedure provides a fast method that delivers rapid results. After numbing fluids are applied to the problematic site, a small incision is made in the target area. The plastic surgeon will then use a hollow tube (liposuction cannula) to suction the fat.
Liposuction is a surgery that’s perfect for the summer due to the reduction of body fat, including cellulite. Liposuction can be performed on a diverse number of body parts: inner and outer thighs, legs, tummy, buttocks, neck, arms, and even the face. In men, this procedure places significant importance on removing the surplus of fat around the waist area.
Gynecomastia
Plastic surgery is applied to correct the enlargement of male breasts – otherwise known as Gynecomastia. Often, the enlargement comes from several reasons. A few of those reasons include medical conditions or medication. Often, this enlargement of the breasts is known to happen because of a hormone imbalance. Estrogen (female) levels and androgen (male) hormones are not in perfect balance. This condition can happen to one breast (unilateral) or two breasts (bilateral). It is often an embarrassing situation that leads a man to be extremely self-conscious of his body. The man will often avoid situations where they need to take their shirt off.
Gynecomastia will remove that excessive tissue, and skin, to produce a flatter chest. A tiny incision is made on each side of the chest. If you’re worried about scarring, consider this, an incision across the chest wall is rarely needed. The surgeon may also need to make a small incision under the nipple. The healing for both incision locations is undetectable. A compression vest may be required post-surgery.
6 Pack Implants
Getting a six-pack is easier for some men than others. This is usually due to the time it takes to craft a strict exercise routine coupled with diet. Thinning out the fat between the skin and muscles is what creates this sought-after six-pack look. For many men, the washboard abdominal look is never obtainable due to their genetic build. In that case, the 6-pack implants happen to be the surgical shortcut to achieve the look. This procedure is perfect for the summer. You can go confidently into situations where you can take off your shirt. The summer heat is perfect to show your more contoured, sleek-cut, abdominal six-pack implants.
Abdominal implants are created to mimic six-pack abdominal muscles. The aim is to define and contour. The point of entry, for the surgery, is the belly button. This is the place where a doctor will make a small incision. The plastic surgeon will then place six, or eight, carefully sculpted individual implants. These implants are made to be as natural to the touch as possible; they conform to the muscles and are flexible. The flexibility perfectly accommodates your body’s activity and movement.
Bicep Implants
A cut is usually made in the armpit region and then the surgeon identifies the connecting tissue overlying the bicep muscle. A pocket is then made just under the bicep muscle but on top of the long bone of the upper arm. The surgeon is then able to insert the custom-made implant into the pocket that he/she created to suit a patient’s anatomical shape.
The best part about having your biceps is that it’s the most highly noticed muscle group by many! If you have nicely developed arms, people tend to want to know about your amazing workout routine. More opportunities to wear muscle shirts and other summer attire to show your natural bicep implants.
Facelift
If you’re worried about fine lines, wrinkles, deep creases, jowls, the “turkey neck” or sagging skin, then a facelift may just be the surgery you need. It’s the perfect summer surgery to refresh and rejuvenate any man’s face. The popularity of facelifts is prominent due to their lasting effect. If you want to achieve a youthful appearance, the facelift will lift your skin and restore the elasticity that has loosened over the years.
The surgery calls for a well-concealed incision made along the hair’s temple. This incision follows the area above the ear, following along the lobe; then makes a circular motion around the ear back to the initial incision. This skin is then raised and pulled outwards. Plastic surgeons tighten and reposition the connective tissue and underlying muscle. Any excess skin is then removed.
For more information about popular summer male plastic surgery procedures, contact us by filling out the contact form to learn more about how we can help you get your body ready for summertime. You may also learn more about our available fly-in program for our out-of-town patients outside the NYC area.
Douglas S. Steinbrech, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon that specializes in male aesthetics. Dr. Steinbrech is certified by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. 
