Is it common to do male liposuction to improve body contours?

One of the most common reasons men come to my plastic surgery practice is for liposuction. Over the years, plastic surgery for men, particularly liposuction, has increased significantly in popularity. In the properly selected patients, liposuction can be an effective way to improve men’s physiques with minimal scarring and fairly low rates of complications.
I use what is called power-assisted liposuction, which uses a special machine that rapidly reciprocates (vibrates back and forth) a hollow cannula (metal tube) that removes fat with suction. The reciprocating action reduces the force needed to perform the liposuction, resulting in a more accurate, gentle and less traumatic approach. Like most modern surgeons, I also use a tumescent technique in which fluid with epinephrine and local anesthetic is infused prior to the liposuction to minimize postoperative pain and bleeding.
For men, some of the most common areas of concern are the flanks (love handles) and abdomen. Often, my male patients report that despite significant diet and exercise, these are the last areas on their bodies that shrink down. (In contrast, for most women the thighs represent the last holdout for diet-resistant fat.) The skin of the flanks is generally thick and elastic, and it will shrink down nicely for most men after the fat is removed. The abdomen can get great results as well, but is dependent on the patients skin quality. Liposuction will give most men a leaner, more athletic appearance.
The risks of liposuction are essentially the same for both men and women and are fairly low.  The most common issues tend to be bruising, swelling, and mild irregularities after surgery. I highly recommend going to a plastic surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a lot of experience with this surgery.

Male liposuction is a very common practice, especially for the love handles and the abdomen.  The risks are generally the same as for women.  Seek out a plastic surgeon that has experience treating men!

Thank you for your question. Liposuction is a very popular procedure for men to improve body contouring and removing unwanted fat on various areas of the body. Risks are the same for men and women. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are. 

Thank you for your question.  In brief, yes, liposuction is for men too!  It's a great tool for sculpting the abdomen, love handles, and waistline.  In the right hands, we can even perform "abdominal etching" to give beautiful, masculine definition to the trunk.

For years cosmetic or plastic surgery was largely associated with women, however, in recent years I have found that male patients are actually making up more and more of my patient population.  When compared to other surgical procedures I perform, liposuction is becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery operations performed in men and has yielded fantastic results.  For men who are close to their goal weight and complain of localized and stubborn fat 'problem' areas that are resistant to diet and even vigorous exercise regimens, liposuction is often a great surgical option.  Common treatment areas for men include the chest, abdomen and love handles, and in my practice this procedure has tremendously improved the way that these male patients look and feel.  Generally speaking, liposuction is best used to improve upon ones own body contours, and is a relatively low-risk surgical procedure.  I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-experienced with liposuction procedures.  

The answer is absolutely yes.  We currently do many male liposuction cases.  The areas of greatest concern to men are somewhat different than women, with men focused on the love handle, abdomen, and chest areas.  Excellent results can be achieved in well-selected cases.