Posts Tagged ‘Male chest reduction’

Moobs under attack

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

We’ve been seeing a rise in the number of men considering – and going through with – cosmetic surgery for a good long while now, so a survey from BAAPS showing that last year saw the figures swell by a fifth didn’t hold many surprises for me. (more…)

Rise of ‘moobs’ sees male breast surgery rates increase

Monday, September 21st, 2009

More men of all ages are now applying for cosmetic surgery procedures to combat ‘man boobs’ than ever before.

Male chest reduction surgery is experiencing an explosion in popularity, as more men are now being open about their problems and seeking an effective solution to reduce their chests. (more…)

Male cosmetic surgery booming

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The number of men seeking cosmetic surgery is on the up, according to new statistics from the Harley Medical Group.

In the last 12 months, the number of males choosing to undergo a male plastic surgery procedure has increased by 26 per cent. The survey of over 15,000 patients also revealed that the groups most likely to go under the knife include city workers, civil servants and men who work in politics, law and accountancy. (more…)

Men flock to clinics for cosmetic surgery

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

While women have been drawn to cosmetic surgery for many years, there has been a recent rise in the number of men seeking procedures.

According to a report in the Mirror, procedures like liposuction and male chest reductions have increased in the past year. In addition, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgeries are also in demand from men.

The numbers have been unveiled in a study from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), which notes that the demand for male cosmetic surgery has risen by close to 300 per cent. Of that, male chest reductions are up 44 per cent, and brow lifts have increased by 60 per cent. (more…)

Male chest reduction ops continue to rise

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The number of male chest reduction operations performed in the UK is continuing to rise, according to one leading surgeon.

Raj Ragoowansi, a consultant plastic surgeon at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in east London, told Radio 1’s Newsbeat that he has seen a significant rise in the number of men requesting the procedure in the last three months. (more…)

Liposuction could boost cleavage

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Liposuction carried out below the waist could produce an increase in breast size, according to US-based cosmetic surgeon.

Florida’s firstcoastnews.com reports that when the Texas-based surgeon carried out liposuction to remove excess fat from a patient’s hips, her breasts rose from an A to a B cup. (more…)

Gay men lead UK’s rising cosmetic surgery demand

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

New research has revealed that gay men are leading the demand for male cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK.

A study conducted by Gay Times, a leading gay magazine, showed that 22 per cent of respondents had undergone cosmetic surgery, with a further 69 per cent claiming that they would like to do so. (more…)

‘Cosmetic surgery couples’ on the rise

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

New research has shown that 15 per cent of cosmetic surgery patients claim that their partners have also undergone a cosmetic surgery treatment.

These new ‘cosmetic surgery couples’ have been identified by the Harley Medical Group, who conducted the study, as a new sector in the ever-growing number of cosmetic surgery fans. (more…)

More men are turning to liposuction

Monday, September 8th, 2008

It seems that increasing numbers of men are turning to liposuction as the stigma of male cosmetic surgery is slowly abandoned worldwide.

A recent article in the US edition of men’s magazine, Men’s Fitness, has highlighted the emerging global trend. (more…)

Kerry’s breast reduction completed without a hitch

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Reality TV star Kerry Katona has successfully completed her recent bout of cosmetic surgery.

It was revealed last month that Katona was set to undergo £15,000 worth of surgery, including a breast reduction and liposuction. The procedures were filmed by MTV, as part of a new documentary revolving around the celebrity, entitled ‘Whole Again’. (more…)