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About Cosmetic Surgery for Men 

In today’s competitive society, more men are taking care of their appearance by having cosmetic surgery such as: 

  • liposuction to remove love handles and for abdominal contouring 

  • facelift to improve loose skin folds and jowls 

  • suture suspension neck lift to remove the ‘turkey gobbler’ appearance 

  • endoscopic browlift to improve sagging eyebrows 

  • eyelid lift to remove excess skin and fat from the eyelids 

  • cheek and chin implants to balance the face 

  • submalar implants to improve hollowing of the cheeks 

  • male breast reduction surgery to remove excess breast tissue and contour the chest 

  • nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) 

  • prominent ear correction (otoplasty) 

In cosmetic surgery for men, the goal is to have a natural look with hidden incisions and rapid recovery. Call Dr. Lo for a complimentary consultation to discuss your individual needs and to receive complete answers to your specific questions on how to achieve a more rested and youthful appearance.

Male Body Contouring

The ideal male body shape is considered to be trim and athletic-looking, with broad shoulders and a muscular chest, flat abdomen and narrow hip-thigh area. Liposuction is a very effective method of body contouring and sculpting to achieve this image when diet and exercise have failed. Dr. Lo has even taken this one step further, by offering liposuction to men as a first step prior to beginning an exercise or weight loss program as a jumpstart to their program.

Chest Contouring

The appearance of the chest is important to many men. The goals for this area can vary from person to person. Often despite intensive chest exercises, there remain areas of fat or tissue on the chest especially underneath the nipple area. The medical term for this condition is called gynecomastia. Gynecomastia (Greek for "women-like breasts") is actually very common, affecting 40-60% of men and many men seek correction of this condition.

Dr. Lo takes a tiered approach to contour and sculpt the male chest area. Depending on your individual needs, Dr. Lo may recommend the following:

  • Liposuction - Many chest contour problems can be solved by liposuction alone. Dr. Lo makes a small one-third of an inch incision in each armpit to perform lipocontouring of the chest area. He uses the Tumescent technique routinely in all his patients to minimize bruising, swelling and pain. Dr. Lo also offers Ultrasonic liposuction in select patients who need more extensive contouring. Certified in the ultrasonic technique, Dr. Lo has found this technique useful in providing the patient with a superior result. In addition, Dr. Lo is experienced in PAL or power assisted liposuction which he also uses to achieve maximum contouring of the chest area.


  • Surgical Contouring of the Chest- Often called 'subcutaneous mastectomy', this surgical technique involves making an incision in the areola below the nipple and removing the chest tissue. In certain situations, Dr. Lo may recommend this procedure over liposuction to achieve chest contouring especially if the chest tissue is more glandular in nature rather than fatty. Dr. Lo reserves this technique for the more severe cases. In the vast majority (over 90%), Dr. Lo can achieve excellent contouring by the three techniques of liposuction - tumescent, ultrasonic and PAL.


    • The procedure to contour the chest area takes about 1 hour. In Dr. Lo's tiered approach, liposuction is always performed first using the three techniques. Then, during the same surgery, if additional contouring is needed, the surgical procedure of subcutaneous mastectomy is performed. This avoids patients coming back for a second procedure and allows Dr. Lo to achieve the maximum chest contouring for the patient.

    The procedure is performed in the safety and sterility of the hospital. The patient goes home the same day. A chest binder is worn for two weeks. Most patients are back to work in 1-2 days.

    It is strongly recommended that you call the office to arrange a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lo to assess your individual situation to determine what's best for you.

  • Chest Implants- Also called 'pec' implants, these are solid silicone implants that are placed underneath the existing pectoralis muscles to augment or build up the bulk in the chest. Often patients have spent hours exercising to no avail and pectoral implants are the only solution. Dr. Lo often sees patients who are born with small or absent portions of the pectoralis muscles, and pectoral implants are the ideal and safe solution. The procedure takes about 1 hour and the incision is made in the armpit. Dr. Lo uses a special technique called Endoscopy to properly position the implant underneath the muscle. Dr. Lo will often use customized implants depending on the patient's goals.


    Abdominal Contouring

    Despite abdominal exercises such as situps and intense aerobic work outs, there often remains localized fat deposits in the central and lower abdomen and the flanks or "love handles". These areas are easily treated with liposuction. One or two small incisions are made low in the groin area and liposuction can be performed on the abdomen and flanks. Tumescent liposuction is routinely used by Dr. Lo to minimize bruising, swelling and pain. If needed, for more resistant or difficult areas, Dr. Lo will use Ultrasonic liposuction and PAL. In situations where there is loose or hanging skin in the abdomen, Dr. Lo may recommend a mini or full tummy tuck.

    The procedure to contour the abdomen takes about 1 hour and is performed in the safety and sterility of the hospital as an outpatient procedure. The patient goes home the same day and is often back to work in 1 -2 days. Exercise resumes in about 1 week.

    Call the office at 215 829 7290 to arrange a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals and needs.

    Facial Surgery for Men

    Due to the popularity of facial cosmetic surgery in women, more men are exploring their options for facial cosmetic surgery. Depending on the patient's wishes, facial cosmetic surgery on men can give subtle improved youthful changes or can be very dramatic in reversing the effects of aging, gravity and sun exposure. Dr. Lo recognizes the goals for men are often different than women and modifies his techniques for men. Dr. Lo uses small, hidden scars with short healing times. Men want improvement without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves after the surgery.

    Eyelid Tuck and Endoscopic Forehead Lift

    One of the most common complaints of men is aging in the eye area. Loose droopy skin of the upper lid, fat bags of the lower eyelids and a saggy brow can make a man look older, tired or angry. Cosmetic eyelid surgery can remove the loose skin, excess fat and smooth the bags underneath the eyes. The result is a more rested, youthful and alert appearance. Dr. Lo performs the upper lid tuck through a hidden crease incision avoiding visibility. For the lower eyelid in men, Dr. Lo prefers a transconjunctival technique which has no visible scar as the incision is placed inside the lower eyelid. Dr. Lo is also versatile in the subciliary approach underneath the eyelashes, which some men may benefit from. If the brows are saggy, then an advanced technique of browlift may be recommended. Dr. Lo performs an endoscopic browlift, using small 1 inch hidden incisions behind the hairline. With extensive experience in numerous techniques, Dr. Lo is able to recommend what's best for you to achieve the best look in the eye area.

    NeckLift

    Loose hanging skin of the neck especially in the front of the neck below the chin is a common complaint of men. Dr. Lo performs the latest technique called Suture Suspension Neck Lift. Using a small incision behind each ear and one underneath the chin, the loose hanging neck skin can be recontoured and the youthful neck restored. The procedure takes 1 hour and the recovery is much faster and shorter than the standard neck lift. The main advantage of this procedure over the traditional neck lift is the smaller well-hidden scars.

    Facial Contouring

    Some men have excess fat deposits in their neck and underneath the chin which causes the face to blend with the neck giving a poor definition. By performing fine cannulae tumescent liposuction, Dr. Lo can remove these fatty deposits to sculpt the neck, giving definition and shape to the jawline and chin. If needed, Dr. Lo can also perform liposuction of the cheeks and face for contouring.

    Facial Contouring with Implants

    Often, there is deficiency of the facial skeleton such as the cheekbones or the chin. If the cheekbones lack projection, this can be corrected by the use of silicone implants. Dr. Lo inserts the implants through a small cut on the inside of the mouth to avoid external scars. Many materials have been used to augment the cheeks but by far the most effective and SAFEST are soft silicone implants. For chin projection, a silicone implant can be inserted through a small cut on the inside of the lower lip. Dr. Lo prefers to use an extended anatomical chin implant which gives a natural look and avoids the "button" look of the old style implants. If more projection is needed, Dr. Lo performs an advanced procedure called a sliding genioplasty. The chin bone is actually moved forwards to the new position. This procedure often gives a superior and more stable result than a chin implant and many patients choose to have this procedure. Dr. Lo is one of the few plastic surgeons that is experienced in this procedure.

    In certain patients, there is loss of facial fat from weight loss, aging or disease. This is most common underneath the cheekbone. Dr. Lo has extensive experience in reconstructing this area with submalar implants with excellent results.

    Call Dr. Lo at 215 829 7290 to arrange a personal consultation to discuss your individual needs and goals for achieving a more harmonious facial balance.

    Nasal Reshaping or Rhinoplasty

    Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, narrow and change the projection of the tip, remove a bony hump on your nasal bridge or narrow the span of the nostrils. Based on your goals, Dr. Lo can reshape your nose to give you a subtle improvement or a dramatic change. Dr. Lo performs rhinoplasty through an INTERNAL approach with no external visible scars. During the consultation, Dr. Lo will also determine whether a septoplasty is needed to improve your breathing and whether a chin implant is desired or necessary to improve your facial profile. With Dr. Lo's experience in rhinoplasty and rebuilding noses in cleft palate children, you can be assured that you are in good hands with your nasal surgery.

    FaceLifts

    Dr. Lo advocates a stepwise approach to facial rejuvenation using simple proven procedures with quick recovery times. However, in certain situations, a full facelift is required to achieve the best results. A facelift will smooth the loose skin of the face and neck, tighten the underlying tissues and remove any excess fat. This will result in a more youthful, firmer and fresher appearance. The facelift must be modified in men to take into account the hairline, sideburns and beard pattern. Dr. Lo also performs an endoscopic facelift that can minimize any scars. During the consultation, your goals and options will be discussed and specific recommendations given. With Dr. Lo's extensive experience in different procedures, your particular situation will be addressed in the best possible manner.


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