Trending Cosmetic Procedures for Men

What are the top trending cosmetic procedure for men? That’s right — they exist! While there has long been a stigma that men face when electing to undergo cosmetic procedures, there is an increasing amount of men seeking to “refresh” their image. According to RealSelf.com , 72% of doctors surveyed reported a sizable increase in male patients in the last year, with over half of the influx coming from the ages of 24 and 44. Just as women do, men want to enhance their current look or regain that youthful glow again! Luckily, there are both surgical and minimally invasive procedures that men can undergo! The data below is provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

2015’s Top Five Cosmetic Surgical Procedures for Men

Breast Reductions (gynecomastia): There were 27,456 procedures done on males in 2015. This was a 5% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 35% increase from 2000 to 2015.

Eyelid Surgery: There were 29,906 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 15% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 2% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 48% decrease from 2000 to 2015.

Facelift: There were 11,963 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 10% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 1% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 21% decrease from 2000 to 2015.

Liposuction: There were 25,656 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 12% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 5% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 50% decrease from 2000 to 2015.

Nose Reshaping (rhinoplasty): There were 53,248 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 24% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 3% decrease from 2014 to 2015 and a 65% decrease from 2000 to 2015.

2015’s Top Five Minimally Invasive Procedures for Men

Botox: There were 428,542 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 6% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 4% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 355% increase from 2000 to 2015.

Chemical Peel: There were 99,243 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 8% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 1% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 100% decrease from 2000 to 2015.

Laser Hair Removal: There were 187,784 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 17% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 2% decrease from 2014 to 2015 and a 14% increase from 2000 to 2015.

Microdermabrasion: There were 147,020 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 18% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 7% decrease from 2014 to 2015 and a 71% increase from 2000 to 2015.

Soft Tissue Fillers: There were 96,593 procedures done on males in 2015. This accounted for 4% of total procedures (including women and men). There was a 4% increase from 2014 to 2015 and a 93% increase from 2000 to 2015.

If we take a second look to analyze this data, there is a longer term trend that men prefer Minimally Invasive Procedures over Cosmetic Surgical Procedures. In the majority of the 5 treatments listed, every single one of the Minimally Invasive Procedures experienced significant increases in popularity from 2000 to 2015 (anywhere from a 14% increase to a 255% increase). On the other hand, if we take a deeper dive into Cosmetic Surgical Procedures, some experience a slight increase from 2014 to 2015, but most saw a significant decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2015 (anywhere from a 25% decrease to a 65% decrease). The one exception for men is Breast Reductions (gynecomastia), which experienced a 35% increase over the past 15 years.

So why the interest in Minimally Invasive Procedures for men? According to a study in the journal Cosmetic Dermatology, the number of American men getting Botox injections has skyrocketed over the past decade. “My male patients are much more open and proactive about their appearance-related concerns now,” says lead study author Whitney Bowe, MD, assistant medical director for cosmetic and laser services at Advanced Dermatology P. C. in Ossining, New York. “Male patients who have tried Botox look better, feel better, and believe it gives them a competitive edge. There’s also less of a stigma associated with cosmetic procedures nowadays.” So what accounts for this huge shift? Well, metrosexuality and a quick fix with no downtime for starters, but it appears as though the economy is a major factor too. “Men feel increasingly pressured to maintain a more attractive and youthful look in a highly competitive job market,” says Bowe. The study points out that a youthful appearance allows men — and women — to generate more revenue than their older looking peers, which is an important asset in a leaner workforce. “And if you are out of work, it can give you an edge in finding a new job.”

So what will be next hot cosmetic procedure for men in 2016?