Chin Up, Guys
It’s not just the ladies who obsess about their disappearing jawlines. While mommy makeovers are still one of the most requested procedures that plastic surgeons perform; there is a growing number of men seeking “daddy do-overs.” These guys are typically career men with a wife and kids with a little more extra weight on their bodies than they had in their college years. This weight gain coupled with natural aging can cause one of the most prominent features of a man’s face – the jawline – to weaken and appear less defined, explains Dr. Peter Bray, a board certified plastic surgeon working in private practice in Toronto, Windsor, and Richmond Hill, Ontario.
However, with more and more men holding top executive positions in their 30s, it’s no surprise that Dr. Bray notes that he has seen a growing number of patients in this demographic turning to plastic surgery. “These men believe that an enhanced appearance will give them an edge when it comes to the job market and the dating scene,” says Dr. Bray, who specializes in male plastic surgery.
What the guys are getting done
Dr. Bray uses Radio-Frequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) to give his male patients the sculpted body and jaw they desire. RFAL removes the pocket of fat just under the jawline and simultaneously tightens skin, thereby giving the area better definition and a more youthful appearance.
Dr. Bray also uses HA dermal fillers or Micro Fat injections to add projection to the chin and/or shape and widen the jawline. Chin enhancement procedures have increased 7% over last year and is the most popular male cosmetic procedure next to liposuction, according to the American Society of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
“FaceTITE” and NeckTITE are my preferred techniques for patients who neither need nor want a full face and/or neck lift,” says Dr. Bray. “While these procedures don’t produce the same results as a full lift, they are a leap beyond laser treatment and provide a great middle-ground. I feel they are the best, new options available to improve face and neck appearance and signs of aging.”
FaceTITE is used to smooth and tighten the face; there is no fat removal involved. It works by gently warming up the skin from beneath, stimulating contraction of the collagen fibers as well as laying down a new layer of collagen. NeckTITE goes one step further by gently removing excess fat from under the chin in addition to tightening and contouring.
These procedures are done through tiny, hidden incisions and can be performed under local anesthetic. The recovery time is typically about a week and most patients will experience some bruising and swelling. Patients can expect to look a little puffy in the days following the procedure.
By using a combination of FaceTITE, NeckTITE and micro-fat or HA dermal fillers like Juvederm, Dr. Bray is able to tighten sagging jowls and get rid of excess fat below the chin and augment the chin and/or jawline without the telltale appearance of someone who has undergone major facial surgery. In some cases, Dr. Bray also recommends chin implants to correct a weak chin.
“Male patients seeking a more defined jawline and contoured neck can achieve outstanding results with these procedures,” says Dr. Bray.
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