Men opt to go Under the Surgeon’s Knife
October 30, 2007 - Chandana Banerjee
 |
 |
 |
||
 |
|
 |
||
 |
 |
Earlier a man would think twice before going in for cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgery was supposed to be only for women and men thought themselves too macho to consider going under the surgeon’s knife to enhance their looks. But now there isn’t any stigma attached to cosmetic surgery for men. It’s the done thing and men enjoy looking younger and fitter through nips and tucks.
Take the case of Richard Mason, a 35-year-old contractor who spends over $1000 on maintaining his looks. From massages to chest, back and stomach waxes and regular gym time, Richard does it all to look fit and young. Recently, he went under the surgeon’s knife to cut the flab on his tummy.
And he is far from being alone. Nearly 2500 cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out on men last year by members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), which provides information and advice on reputable surgeons.
More men are taking the plunge to lift saggy chins or tighten their wobbly bits. The most common procedure for men is rhinoplasty - more commonly called a nose job - followed closely by eyelid surgery, liposuction, ear correction, and a face or neck lift.
