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Liposuction for Men

Online I keep finding info about women who had liposuction. Thats fine, but I would be very interested in doing something about my love handles and stomach roll. Is it common to do male liposuction to improve body contours? Are the risks of liposuction for men the same as for women?

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Men liposuction is different than women liposuction

I perform many liposuctions on men, as well as women. Most men are concerned with excess fat of the flanks, love handles and the lower abdomen. Unlike women who develope many stretch marks from pregnancy, men usually don't develop stretch marks, and therefore tend to get a better result with liposuction. This is beacuse their skin has better elasticity.

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S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Male liposuction

Although men tend to talk about liposuction less than women, nearly half of my liposuction patients are men. The most common areas for liposuction for men are the "love handles" on the side of the abdomen and the central abdomen. Frequently liposuction techniques can be used for male breast reduction surgery as well in the neck under the chin. The results can be dramatic and offer very high patient satisfaction under the correct circumstances. Meeting with a... more

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John K. Wakelin III, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction is very common for men

Liposuction is a very common procedure for men. Infact, in my practice the number one procedure for males is Liposuction and the most commonly treated areas are the flanks or "love handles", abdomen and chest. Men have thick skin and have not lost the skin elasticity like many women after pregnancy and get great results. Liposuction is a wonderful treatment option for men and women who are generally in good shape with a healthy BMI but just how those problem areas... more

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Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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Male liposuction

Most liposuction patients are females, but the same benefit can be achieved for men. The most common areas for men are the "love handles", the lower abdomen, breast and the neck, and all of these can be performed under local anesthesia if desired. The recovery is usually minimal, providing the amount of fat to be removed is excessive. Your plastic surgeon must also evaluate you so see if the problem is only excess fat and not skin. Some skin tightning will be achieved... more

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Ronald Finger, MD

Savannah Plastic Surgeon

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Men Benefiting from Liposuction

Men do GREAT with LOVE HANDEL LIPOSUCTION. The risks fro men are extremely low and the same holds for women. Liposuction is extremely safe in safe hands of ABPS surgeons and can be dangerous in some hands. Men have liposuction primarily for neck, jaw line, jowl, man boobs, and love handles. Talk to 3 ABPS surgeons. Good Surgery For YOU.

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George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

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Men can have Liposuction too

Men can get improvement from liposuction as well. It's just that many men put fat on inside the abdomen: the "beer belly." Fat in this area is not amenable to liposuction or tummy tuck surgery. But if it's outside (if you can grab it) then we can treat it.

Mario Loomis, MD

Middletown Plastic Surgeon

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Male love handles usually respond very well to liposuction

The short answer to your question is that men do get liposuctions for the lovehandles. Men have a tendency not to discuss this as much as women. I have performed liposuction on men's lovehandles many times and they all have been pleased with the results. After the procedure, I usually instruct my patients to wear the compression garment for as long as they can or up to 4 weeks, which either comes first. Men usually are not use to wearing the garment and often will stop wearing them after a... more

Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction for men

Thanks for your question - Men absolutely get liposuction and can have great results. Liposuction is targeted permanent fat removal of specific areas. There are a few differences that should be taken into account by your plastic surgeon moving forward. The Bad: Men can have a higher incidence of hypertension which can lead to bleeding or hematomas. Men tend to be less compliant with post-op care (in this case men usually stop wearing a compression garment sooner than women against advice)... more

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Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction of the male abdomen

Liposuction of the male abdomen is similar to the female in technique with a few exceptions. Ultimately the result depends on skin elasticity. We generally assumne the underlying muscles are in relatively good condition. Liposuction of the stomach (abdomen) area may consist of upper and lower abdomen, hips, flanks, upper buttocks, back, etc. Traditionally conventional liposuction is utilized. However due to the fibrous nature of the fat deposits in the hip regions ("love handles"),... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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No doubt. Male liposuction usually has great results.

Male demand liposucton very often. Abdominal area, "love handles", breast area, flanks, neck, and jawline area, are commonly treated with liposuction in male patients. Liposuction is highly safe technique when done by a board certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. The use of a compression garment is a role during 1 month after liposuction. As men skin is thicker usually, the shrink down is often better than the same liposuction procedure in women. more

Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction in men

Liposuction on men is actually very commonly performed. It is mostly done on abdomen, flanks and necks. Men actually do quite well as their thicker skin tends to contract or shrink down well. The risks for the liposuction are the same as for women.

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Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Male liposuction /fat reducing options/coolsculpting

Men can be great candidates for liposuction or even the new Zeltiq non invasive procedure. The best candidates are men who are actually in decent shape but have resistant pockets of fat in the central abdomen and/or love handles. Despite exercise, they have a hard time eliminating these fat pockets. Liposuction works very well in these cases and a high satisfaction is the rule. Zeltiq "Coolsculpting" is a procedure that does not require... more

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Jay Burns, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction For Men?

Thanks for the question. Liposuction is an excellent treatment for diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of the abdomen and flanks ( love handles) for both men and women. Care must be taken with the male patient especially to differentiate visceral (intra-abdominal) adipose tissue from adipose tissue in the subcutaneous plane. It may behoove you to be seen by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Male liposuction patients

About half of the patients seeking work on their love handles are male. I agree completely that the media has hyped this procedure as more oriented to female patients but there is a definitely a demand for it from men. My male patients don't gab about it to their pals in the same way that women share their stories and results but have a high satisfaction rate. I find them to be highly motivated and seeking surgery after exercise has failed to address their issues. Cosmetic surgery is... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Men and lipo.

In general, men put weight in places inaccessible to a lipo cannula. the two sites you mentioned are actually good choices if you have the need. I encourage you to seek and opinion as long as you are in shape to begin with. good luck

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Risks for Men Having Liposuction

Men will commonly undergo liposuction of the abdomen and love handles. Risks are no different for men than they are for women.

Leo Keegan, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction for men

Men do very well with liposuction of love handles. More and more men are seeking out cosmetic surgery every day. It is important to look and feel our best whether we are male or female. The potential complications for this surgery are similar for men and women. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon that commonly performs the procedure you are interested in.

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Sanjiv Kayastha, MD

Albany Plastic Surgeon

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Men can get great results from liposuction.

Many more men that women seek out and have liposuction. However, men can achieve excellent results as well. This has become one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures for me and the most common areas we treat is around the waist line. If you are otherwise in good health and near to your ideal body weight, liposuction can permanently reduce stubborn areas of superficial fat accumulation. Liposuction of the "love handles" is a procedure that can be done quickly and with a... more

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Mathew C. Mosher, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

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LOST LOVE HANDLES

Experience matters. I frequently do liposuction on men in the very areas that you would like improved. Liposuction to the love handles and stomach roll is overall safe. There are similar risks and complications for either sex, but in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon these are minimal.

George John Alexander, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Men do very well with liposuction

We often see men interested in treating their necks and chins, and the love handles. Male breasts are also a popular area of concern. Sometimes the male stomach area is less amenable to liposuction, as the muscle may be in the way of the fat in question. Overall, men heal well and do well just like women. Generally men may be less verbal about their procedures, although that appears to be changing. There seems to be less reluctance among the younger men in... more

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Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon

Male liposuction is very common in my practice

Thanks for your question. Yes, men have liposuction and can get great results from the procedure. Typically, men are concerned with the lovehandles, flanks, abdomen and chest area (gynocomastia, for example). Risk factors are similar to those of women.

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Peter Schmid, DO

Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for Men

In my practice, the most commonly requested surgery in men is liposuction of the "love handles" and abdomen. Because liposuction is best to treat localized areas of fat deposition, also referred to as "body contouring", this is one of the best and most common areas performed. The results are usually superb. The risks for liposuction are the same in men and women. Make sure when choosing a surgeon to do your liposuction, you choose a board certified plastic surgeon... more

Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Liposuction in men

I have many male liposuction patients and they obtain excellent results with trunk liposuction. The risks are actually lower in men. Female hormones can increase risks of blood clots. Men do not have this risk. I have a section on my website written specifically for men that you may choose to read.

Patti A. Flint, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction does what diet & exercise will never achieve!

One of the fastest growing segments of our patient practice is liposuction for men. We have seen a variety of patients ranging from businessmen to ex-pro football players and the problem is typically the same as you approach your 40's and 50's...namely, an apparent redistribution of fat to the flanks and belly. This is made worse by the natural decrease in muscle bulk as testosterone levels go down. The smaller muscle bulk in the back and chest then make the flanks and belly appear ev more

Kirk A. Churukian, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction for men

It is very common for men to have liposuction done. Most of the time the area's needing liposuction are the lower abdomen and love handles. The risks are the same as for women. Men aren't as open to speak about having liposuction done as woman are.

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