Plastic Surgery Blog

Forget the old-fashioned diet and exercise approach to rippled abs, firm pecs, and sculpted calves. Nowadays, cosmetic surgery is giving rise to a new trend: instant muscles for men.

Abdominal etching (a liposuction procedure that creates a six-pack appearance), pectoral implants, and calf implants can help men achieve a buff appearance without the workout. Plastic surgeons say these “enhancers� are becoming more and more popular among male patients.

The trend has some fitness and health experts up in arms. Why would someone go under the knife to achieve something possible with proper diet and exercise?

But this question ignores the fact that some people—no matter how much protein they consume or how many calf raises they do—are not genetically blessed with well-proportioned, muscular lower legs. The same holds true with regard to pecs and abs.

Even in cases of good genetics, it really all comes down to a matter of personal choice. Men, like women, are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery to enhance this body part and tweak that one. And who knows, maybe one day cosmetic surgery will be looked upon as “old-fashioned�…

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Some of us share a common dream – to eliminate flab for good. Perhaps that’s why liposuction was the number 1 cosmetic procedure in 2005. Unfortunately, liposuction, while perfect for targeting stubborn areas of fat, is not a permanent weight loss solution. For those of us prone to variations in weight, maintenance is key.

The following are a few tips on how to make lipo last:

• Diet & exercise – Ok, so this is the obvious, right? Still, that shouldn’t mitigate its importance. We all know how challenging (and often tedious) it can be to keep up with a regular workout regimen, and even worse, a strict diet. The fact is that maintaining a sensible diet and fitness routine is the best way to make lipo last!
• Skincare – Contrary to popular belief, skincare is not only for the face. It is important to take care of the rest of our skin as well, especially as we age and our skin begins to lose some of its elasticity. Daily moisturizing can help prevent sagging skin and maintain post-lipo contours. Look for a moisturizer that contains vitamin C, which helps to boost collagen production.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure – Sun exposure not only accelerates the breakdown of collagen, it also can lead to pigmentation changes if it happens too soon after liposuction surgery.
• Exfoliation –This only needs to be done on a periodical basis but is important for achieving smooth skin. You don’t want to hide the benefits of lipo under dull, dry skin…
• Massage – Treat yourself to a justified indulgence. In addition to boosting circulation, massage also ensures the smooth healing of skin if done within the first months after lipo.

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