Plastic surgery options for men

A few years ago, no one would have thought that there are going to be a worldwide acceptance of plastic surgery among men. Cosmetic surgery became mainstream in the 19th century but it is only now that men began to open themselves up for the possibility of going under a cosmetic surgery makeover.

Before, men only opt for liposuction as a reluctant move to get rid of excess body fat. But now, more and more men are taking in more options to make their faces and their bodies look amazing.

Statistics from various plastic surgery societies would show that the number of men electing to get cosmetic surgery increased by 44 percent from 2000 to 2005. Most of them reported that they witnessed a big difference in their wives’ appearances, and then decided to get surgery themselves. Also, men, realize that there is a need for them to keep up with the young men in their offices. Whatever the reason is, it looks like more and more men are seriously considering cosmetic surgery as an important part of their plans to improve their current situation.

Below is a list of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures among men according to News 8 Austin.

1. Botox -- 313,519 men elected this non-surgical procedure in 2005, a 233-percent increase from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $363.

2. Microdermabrasion -- 201,051 procedures were performed on men in 2005, up 134 percent from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $177.

3. Laser Hair Removal -- 173,387 men had laser hair removal to remove hair and reduce hair growth, sometimes permanently. This was a 30-percent increase from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $406.

4. Chemical Peel -- 108,551 men went opted for this treatment in an attempt for smoother skin. This number was actually 46-percent decrease from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $628.

5. Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) -- 99,681 men went for this plastic surgery procedure in 2005, a 34-percent decrease from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $3,511.

6. Hair Transplantation -- 39,245 procedures were performed on men in 2005, a 3-percent decrease from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $4,755.

7. Laser Skin Resurfacing -- 37,999 men underwent this cosmetic procedure in 2005, up 76 percent from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $1,977.

8. Liposuction -- 35,673 men went to their surgeons for liposuction in 2005, a 31-percent decrease from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $2,323.

9. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) -- 32,988 men underwent eyelid lifts in 2005, down 43 percent from 2000. The average price in the United States for this procedure is $2,534.