Are Facelifts for Men or Women?

It’s common to hear that women prefer plastic surgery, or that plastic surgery is just for women. But that’s just not true. Facial plastic surgery can benefit both of the sexes, and getting a facelift doesn’t mean it makes someone more or less “manly.” In fact, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of men who received a facelift over a 5-year period, starting in 2010, increased by 44%! It’s becoming more and more common and overall acceptable by society for both genders to benefit from facial plastic surgery.

Benefits of a Facelift

The overall benefits of a facelift do not vary between men and women. For anyone with ongoing sinusitis, breathing issues, or with a deviated septum, a rhinoplasty surgery may be recommended. Not only would a rhinoplasty be performed for the benefit of appearance, but also help the individual’s overall quality of life. Secondly, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty not only can decrease the appearance of wrinkles and sagging eyelids but can also help improve peripheral vision is some patients. Of course, these facial plastic surgeries can also be performed strictly for cosmetic reasons, but the benefits do not differ between men and women.

Skepticism

As plastic surgery and facelift technology was introduced years ago, people have always had some doubt about the effectiveness and duration of procedures. Facial plastic surgery techniques and technology have advanced so much over the years, and with so many case studies and results, we can accurately understand both the effectiveness and duration of most procedures. Of course, every individual is different and may see different results and effectiveness, but overall we have a good gauge and average of what to expect. If you have any concerns at all, please reach out to us! Every one of our physicians is board-certified and specially trained in their area of expertise. We have completed work on both men and women, and are familiar with the differences and esthetics between both genders.

We encourage all of our patients to read up and understand educational materials before electing to continue with any facial plastic surgery. We believe education is an integral part of the services we provide. If you have any questions or concerns at all, we are here to help! Contact us at 877-EAR-NOSE, or visit our website to contact us today.