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The name Arnold Schwarzenegger and the term
"metrosexual" don't seem to go very well together at first glance but the reality is that he has not only had plastic surgery, he also takes excellent care of himself, particularly his skin. No wonder then that you always see a
glow
on his face - something that women would love to have.
| But Schwarzenegger is not alone. Despite the share of men undergoing plastic surgery is still a little less
than 20%, their absolute number is rapidly
rising, according to American Association of
Plastic Surgery. So apart from trips to the spa (and some of these
spas are dedicated to men or at least have separate wings for men), men are quietly visiting plastic surgery clinics. While women are more likely to have plastic surgery after a divorce, according to
Dr. Robert Rey of Dr. 90210 fame, men are more likely to go under the knife when they are going through a
mid-life crisis or have been downsized or their job outsourced. Men think that if they look better, their
confidence will
rise, and they can go ahead in life.
(Related:
Body contouring surgery risks) |
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Among men, apart from Botox, one of the most popular procedures is
liposuction. As men age, certain areas of the body are less responsive to diet or exercise. The problem areas tend to be the abdomen and the (love handles) flanks. By suctioning fat in the stubborn areas, men over 40 can achieve the
flat stomach they had in their youth. The procedure can be performed with local/IV sedation and patients need not stay overnight in a hospital. Recovery entails the wearing of a support garment for several weeks. There will be
some bruising and swelling post-operatively, and men can generally return to work within 4 days.
Having a flat tummy means a big boost in self confidence and
body image for men and they can literally start a new life for sometimes less than two thousand bucks.
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of gastric bypass surgery
Liposuction for obese children |