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Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Men
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Cosmetic surgery procedures have traditionally been thought of as applying only to women. However, more men are looking to enhance their features than ever before. Men are realizing that a youthful appearance is beneficial not only to their everyday lives, but to business as well. The impact of a changing society has shown that male cosmetic surgery is just as accepted as it is for females. Dr. Placik is able to help you achieve the appearance you are looking for with results that will instill confidence in every aspect of your life.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery is one of the most common procedures males seek out. Dr. Placik can enhance both the upper and lower lids. Targeting the skin around the eyes to eliminate sagging, puffiness, fat deposits, wrinkles, and drooping eyelids will give your eyes an immediate and youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty will also help those whose vision is affected by some of the problems seen in aging around the eyes.
BOTOX injections are used to reduce creases in the forehead and frown lines, as well as wrinkles to improve the appearance of your face overall. The result is a more relaxed and smooth appearance. While the area of the eyes and forehead are usually targeted, Dr. Placik can also treat other areas of the face and neck.
Designed to smooth the surface of your face by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin. TCA peels are mild, and can get rid of minor blemishes or age spots.
By giving definition to your chin through injections, implants or reshaping, chin augmentation corrects conditions such as a weak, recessed or small chin, asymmetric chin, or jutting chin. A strong chin will add balance to your face and give you a more defined jaw line.
There are several injectable fillers that add definition to the face. As we age, we lose fat content, which can make the face look hollow or haggard. They can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, and nasolabial folds. Newer fillers can create the appearance of a bigger chin or cheeks and can help to correct minor nasal deformities. Dr. Placik uses fillers such as Restylane, Hylaform, Juvederm, Sculptra, Radiesse, and Collagen. Depending on what your desired results are will determine the type of filler used.
Men from all walks of life have discovered what a facelift can do for them and the results will last for years. A facelift can help you look more rested and relaxed, as well as younger. By tightening the skin or augmenting the chin, jaw line, or neck, your face will show you as young as you feel.
Men who have large or sagging breasts may have suffered with this condition since puberty, which can affect self-esteem and be uncomfortable both physically and emotionally. Male breast reduction is performed to reduce the size and recontour the shape of the breast by eliminating excess tissue. Depending on the condition of the breasts, this may involve liposuction or ultrasound assisted lipoplasty. Breast reduction surgery can also reduce the size of the nipples and the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple).
This is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed today for both men and women. Liposuction is able to eliminate fat deposits that don’t seem to go away even with diet and exercise. In men these deposits tend to localize in the area of the breasts, abdomen, waist, and flanks (love handles), and neck and chin. Liposuction performed on the neck and chin is usually done in conjunction with a facelift. One of the newer techniques performed by Dr. Placik is “tumescent” liposuction, which is done with a vibrating probe to liquefy the fatty deposits. Liposuction is not an alternative to losing weight.
Cosmetic ear surgery involves reshaping the ears that have an unusual or awkward appearance. Some men are born with ears that tend to stick out, or may have been altered due to trauma. Men seek otoplasty more often than women do because they wear their hair short and are not able to cover imperfections. By manipulating the cartilage into a more desirable shape the ear can then look more proportional with the face and neck.
Men who feel their noses are too large, too small, or oddly shaped will sometimes have this corrected through rhinoplasty. Reshaping the nose to improve its shape will correct nasal bumps, improve the angle between the nose and lip, or reduce an enlarged tip. To balance the aesthetics of the face, chin augmentation is often performed at the same time as rhinoplasty is.
As men age, weight gain and weakening of the abdominal muscles cause the skin to sag. Dr. Placik can improve this area by performing a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, might be an alternative to liposuction depending on what Dr. Placik recommends. By focusing only on the area of the stomach, tummy tucks remove excess skin and fat while tightening the muscles. This can improve the appearance of the abdomen by giving it a smoother and flatter look.
If you are interested in finding out more about male cosmetic surgery, please contact our cosmetic surgeon in Chicago or Arlington Heights offices. Dr. Placik will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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Dr. Otto J. Placik M.D., Chicago Area Plastic Surgeon, plastic,reconstructive & cosmetic surgery, breast enlargement, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction. We feature BioMedic ® Clinical Care, Skin Rejuvenation, Laser Peels, Chemical Peels, Botox ® and Collagen Injections.
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Associated Plastic Surgeons, S.C.
Otto J. Placik, M.D., F.A.C.S.
(847) 398-1660 or (312) 787-5313
Arlington Heights and Chicago, Illinois
