Male cosmetic surgery is on the rise. Here are three of 2018’s most popular treatments:
1. Hair transplants
We all know a male friend who is going a bit thin on top. But male pattern baldness, or any form of hair loss, is now one of the number one causes of anxiety among men – particularly if they’re young. With 40% of men under the age of 35 worried about losing their hair, hair transplant surgery is on the rise. Restoring hair is an enormous confidence booster, and with modern technology, the surgery is only getting better and better. With well-known poster boys for the treatment like Wayne Rooney, we’re seeing a lot of the stigma attached to cosmetic surgery for men vanishing. Modern procedures often involve removing hairs from the back and side of the head, where they tend to grow thicker, and implanting them at the follicle into bald or balding areas. Costs can vary, but increase with the amount of work required.
2. Liposuction
Despite the massive growth of the health and fitness industry, some people still find it extremely difficult to shift fat. This can be a massive blow to men’s confidence, particularly with the seemingly ubiquitous presence of chiselled abs and ripped celebrities in movies, on TV and all over social media. Different forms of liposuction have for a long time been a popular way for men to reveal their six-pack, or just generally more toned stomachs.
3. Gynaecomastia surgery (or male breast reduction)
As any man who has ever worn an unflattering shirt will know, a flabby chest can be a source of embarrassment and plummeting self-confidence. ‘Man-boobs’, as they’re colloquially known, aren’t always the product of a bad diet, or even a lack of enough exercise. Hormone imbalances, genetic differences and even bone structure and muscle insertions can lead to the appearance of male breasts. In fact, about 50% of men suffer from the condition. Male breast reduction is on the rise, with double-digit growth year on year – it involves a surgeon making a small incision and removing fatty tissue from under the nipple, and costs hover around £3,000 at the moment.