June is the month we honor our dads so it’s fitting that it should be the issue where we discuss plastic surgery for men. Although men are more discrete about plastic surgery they do represent about 10-20% of all cosmetic surgery patients. There are certain surgical procedures that are particularly common among men. Here are the most popular:

Eyelids — Eyelid rejuvenation, or blepharoplasty, is among the most common cosmetic procedures performed on men. Usually by age forty we start to notice the signs of aging. The eyelids are the first place where those telltale facial features appear. The upper eyelids develop excess skin. In severe cases even blocking peripheral vision. The treatment involves removing the extra skin and usually a small amount of fat.

The lower eyelid “bags” are usually caused by excess fat pockets or thickened muscle. Other conditions can contribute to lower eyelid puffiness, including salt intake and allergies, but these are not corrected by surgery. Nevertheless, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure with a very high degree of satisfaction. It creates a refreshed, rested and more youthful overall appearance to the face.

Face & Neck — The face and neck are also areas of interest to aging men. Neck laxity in particular is a common complaint among men. It’s that occasional profile photo that prompts men to grab the wattle under the chin and head to the plastic surgeon.

Rejuvenation of the face and neck can range from limited incision ultrasonic neck lift lipoplasty to mini-lift to conventional full face and neck lift. The choice of procedures depends upon the patient’s individual skin tone, goals and tolerance of scars.

Body Contouring — Liposuction and other body contouring procedures are also not the exclusive domain of women. Men seek improvement in their shape as well, although typically in different areas of the body.

There are two common areas for body contouring in men. These are the abdomen and flanks, affectionately known as the “love handles,” and the male breast. Diet and exercise are great ways to maintain weight and stay well toned. However, sometimes stubborn areas of fat accumulation remain. In men it’s usually around the waistline.

Gynecomastia, a unique condition of abnormal breast tissue growth can also affect men, both young and old. Liposuction, especially ultrasonic lipoplasty, is a well suited treatment for these areas.

Procedures, including post-bariatric weight loss surgery, Botox, injectables, hair replacement and others are also increasingly common among men.