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.

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.

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!

Yes, liposuction can definitely help men the same as it can help women, and the risks are the same as for women. However, note that the techniques may be a little different because men's fat is generally more fibrous.

Liposuction is growing in popularity for men and can offer the same benefits of improved body contour as it does for women.  The most popular areas where men request liposuction are the abdomen, love handles, chest and chin.  The risks are no different in men than women.  Best of luck,

Liposuction is actually a very popular procedure for men, and it is highly rewarding. Many of my male patients who visit me for liposuction have the same concerns you do ("love handles" or a "spare tire"). Liposuction can remove unwanted fat from the waistline quite effectively. Depending on the amount of skin and fat present, a tummy tuck may also be beneficial. The risks of liposuction are the same for both men and women. Your surgeon can explain these to you during your consultation. Good luck!

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in men.  The flanks, abdomen, chest and neck appear to be the most commonly treated areas.  This procedure is associated with high satisfaction rates when patients are near their ideal body weight.
Liposuction in men has limitations because the fat tends to be more fibrous.  In addition, a large amount of the abdominal fat is located within the abdominal cavity where it can’t be reached by a liposuction canula.  These characteristics, can limit the amount of fat that can be removed with this procedure.  Men generally have thicker skin then women and as a result, skin sag is less likely to occur in this group.
In some cases ultrasonic liposuction has been found to be helpful when performing liposuction on men.  In theory this procedure results in skin tightening as well.
If you’re considering this procedure it’s important to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience performing male liposuction.  A careful evaluation will be undertaken to determine what type of procedure is best for you.  In some cases more aggressive procedures will be indicated because of skin laxity.  In patients with localized fat collections with good skin tone, male liposuction gives excellent results and is associated with high patient satisfaction rates.