According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the fastest-growing procedure from 2005-2006 was the pectoral implant.
Pectoral implants are the male equivalent of breast implants. While breast reduction remains one of the top five surgical procedures for men, more and more men are seeking to augment their chests.
The rigid silicone implants are harder than breast implants, giving the impression of muscle, not fatty tissue. They give solid definition to the chest.
Men who seek breast implants generally fit in two categories.First, some men have suffered from an injury or disfiguring disease that has caused their chest to be asymmetrical or underdeveloped.These men can get relief from their disfigurement through this cosmetic surgery procedure.
The other category of men are those who are unable to develop their chest muscles despite high levels of exercise or those men who are unwilling to devote time to exercise but nonetheless want a well-defined chest.
The growth in this procedure is probably due at least in part to advertising campaigns such as that for Bod Body Spray or Axe deodorant which cosmeticize the male body in a way similar to that commonly done to the female body. Previously, “beefcake” images were considered marginal, targeted to very specific segments of the female population, but recently they seem to have become more common.
If you’re interested in consulting with a plastic surgeon about this or any other cosmetic surgery procedure, contact one of the doctors in this directory.
Leave a Reply