While plastic surgery in previous years was something more associated with women – modern men pay just as much attention to the way they look as women do.
Plastic surgery is no longer the purview of women or those who identify as women.
The need to look good and feel comfortable in your skin is not based on gender, race, or culture – it is an inherent psychological human need. Men form personal goals for fitness, health, and mental wellness, and after weight loss, the need to combine all three of those elements becomes highly apparent.
If you have recently lost weight and are feeling self-conscious about your body, consider having one of the below surgical procedures done to help tick off your body goals:
1. Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck, is performed using different techniques for men.
After losing weight, particularly with significant weight loss, men tend to notice more excess skin and tissue settling around their midsections. Abdominoplasty removes this excess skin from the abdomen and lower torso to reveal a more toned-looking abdominal area.
Depending on the amount and location of the excess skin, a circumferential lift can be done to achieve optimal skin removal and leave a smoother, more contoured result.
2. Thighplasty
A thigh lift removes excess tissue and skin from the upper leg area.
Massive weight loss often results in sagging skin pooling around the thighs – especially on the inner thighs. This tissue is carefully removed, and the remaining skin is used to create a masculine, toned appearance.
Not only does this procedure alleviate chafing and improve mobility, but it also allows you to choose a wider range of clothing options like shorts or slim-cut trousers.
3. Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia is often recommended for men who have seen dramatic weight changes in recent months.
It is a male breast reduction procedurethat reduces enlarged male breast tissue and excess skin. Hormonal imbalances during weight loss can cause fullness in the breast area, and as the body slims down, this becomes more noticeable.
Male breast reduction can help boost confidence levels, especially during swimsuit season. Liposuction may be used during this procedure to create a firm, masculine chest appearance.
4. Liposuction
Liposuction is the perfect solution for men who have lost weight and now notice specific areas of stubborn fat.
If you have any other body contouring surgeries, liposuction can be added to your surgical plan to help improve the definition of your results.
Liposuction smooths areas of the body and helps your results appear more natural. This procedure can also help eliminate annoying pockets of fat, like a double chin.
This procedure has around a 5-day recovery time if performed as a standalone procedure.
5. Arm Lift
Losing a significant amount of weight, particularly as a man of a certain age, can result in a large amount of loose arm skin.
While weight-lifting routines can help to fill out that loose skin, sometimes even the most rigorous routines may not be enough. A brachioplasty, or arm lift, removes the sagging skin from the upper arms, revealing toned muscles and improving movement and mobility.
Final Thoughts
Male body contouring procedures are the perfect solution to help you reveal what your excess skin is hiding. You have worked so hard to get this far—schedule a consultation with a reputable surgeon to help you cross the finish line.