Top 10 Male Plastic Surgeries

#1 Gynecomastia Surgery

This surgery is commonly called a male breast reduction and is done to remove excess fat or glandular breast tissue that develops on men’s chests giving them the appearance of having female breasts. This condition can be caused by excess weight, a hormone imbalance, medication, etc. It can involve liposuction or a combination of lipo and surgery to remove glandular tissue, skin, and fat to create a more masculine-looking chest. ASPS reports 23,831 gynecomastia surgeries performed in 2023.

#2 Liposuction

Liposuction for men is a cosmetic surgery that removes stubborn fat from areas where fat can be difficult to lose with diet and exercise alone, such as the abdomen, chest, back, or love handles. During the procedure, a surgeon uses a thin tube to suction out fat cells, helping to create a more toned appearance. It is often used together with a non-invasive procedure like PHYSIQ to help uncover and enhance muscle definition. ASPS reports 20,879 male liposuction procedures performed in 2023.

#3 Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery to remove excess skin, fat, and tissue from the upper or lower eyelids. It can help create a more youthful, refreshed look, reduce puffiness, bags, or sagging skin, and even help improve vision if drooping eyelids are obstructing your eyesight. It helps create a smoother, more open, and awake appearance around the eyes, helping them look brighter and more youthful. ASPS reports 15,397 male blepharoplasty surgeries performed in 2023.

#4 Rhinoplasty

This surgery is more commonly known as a “nose job” and is done to reshape or resize an individual’s nose to improve its appearance. It can be done to make it more proportional to their face, to fix its shape, or to correct structural issues that may cause breathing problems. ASPS reports 6,867 male nose job surgeries performed in 2023.

#5 Abdominoplasty

This surgery is known to most as a “tummy tuck” and is done to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tighten the muscles in the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck can help a man achieve a firmer, flatter stomach, especially after they have lost a significant amount of weight or had shifts in their proportions due to aging. This surgery can also help to improve their core strength or posture, as well as create a more contoured midsection that may not be possible with diet and exercise alone. ASPS reports 4,109 men’s tummy tuck surgeries performed in 2023.

#6 Rhytidectomy – Facelift

A facelift or rhytidectomy is a surgery designed to reduce the visible signs of aging that affect a man’s face and neck. Tightening the skin and sometimes the underlying muscles helps to smooth out deep wrinkles, tighten saggy skin, and eliminate jowls, which will restore their face to a more youthful, refreshed appearance. ASPS reports 5,796 mens facelift surgeries were performed in 2023.

#7 Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian Butt Lift for men uses a combination of surgery and a minimally invasive procedure to enhance the shape and fullness of the buttocks. During the procedure, fat is typically taken from areas like the abdomen or flanks using liposuction and is then purified and injected into the buttocks in targeted locations to add volume where it is needed to create a natural, lifted look. A BBL not only helps enhance the buttocks but also helps slim down and contour the body in the areas used to harvest the fat. ASPS reports that 621 men’s BBL surgeries were performed in 2023.

#8 Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a treatment used to reduce the appearance of spider veins and varicose veins that normally appear on the legs. A special saline solution is injected directly into the bulging veins, which causes them to close and become significantly less visible. The veins are gradually reabsorbed by the body so they are no longer visible or causing discomfort. ASPS reports 28,354 male sclerotherapy treatments were performed in 2023.

#9 Cosmetic Injectables (Neuromodulators and Fillers)

There are two categories of cosmetic injections that can be used to enhance a man’s appearance and help turn back the hands of time. The ASPS reports 251,639 male injectable treatments were performed in 2023.

• Neuromodulator injections, like Botox®,Dysport®, and Xeomin®, are injections that help smooth out facial wrinkles and lines by temporarily paralyzing the nearby muscles, especially around the forehead and eyes. Preventing these muscles from moving stops lines and wrinkles from forming as a result of smiling, frowning, squinting, etc;
• Dermal filler injections help add volume to areas that have lost fullness due to aging or can be used to enhance areas, such as the cheeks or jawline, to create a more masculine appearance. Some dermal fillers like Juvederm® contain hyaluronic acid, which is a chemical that is produced naturally by the body to help keep the skin properly hydrated. Other fillers, like Radiesse®, are made with calcium hydroxylapatite and work by prompting the body to make new collagen.

#10 Laser Skin Treatments

Laser treatments like laser hair removal, IPL treatments, and tattoo removal were the most sought-after non-surgical men’s cosmetic procedures in 2023. In fact, providers around the U.S. performed 487,349 laser treatments for men in 2023.

• Laser hair removal uses concentrated light beams to target and eliminate unwanted hair from areas like the face, legs, or underarms, leaving skin silky smooth;
• IPL treatments (intense pulsed light) can also remove hair but uses a broader spectrum of light, which can also be used to correct skin imperfections like hyperpigmentation or redness;
• Targeted laser technology can also be used to break down the ink particles in tattoos, which will eventually be absorbed by the body, fading or removing the tattoo over several sessions.