Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. – Facelift and Liposuction for Male Patients

Most people think of the typical plastic surgery patient as a woman, but Dr. Mark E. Richards has found that his image-enhancing procedures have become more and more popular with men. The Ageless Impressions Plastic Surgery Institute, located in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia, is proud to offer facelift, liposuction, and a host of other plastic surgery procedures to male patients from around the country and the world. These treatment options can eliminate signs of aging, optimize the body’s shape, and help men develop and project an ideal, masculine self-image. Depending on the patient’s age and goals, different sets of procedures may be best suited to remake the body. Consider whether any of them can help you; after all, it’s not just women who deserve to look great as they mature.

• Gynecomastia (Reducing Male Breast Enlargement)
• Options for Young Men
• Options for Middle-Aged Men
• Options for Senior Men

Gynecomastia (Reducing Male Breast Enlargement)

Many men (well over 20 percent) find themselves developing soft, fleshy breasts, especially as they get older. While this condition does not present any health risks in and of itself, many men consider the result too feminine in appearance and seek the aid of cosmetic surgery procedures to improve the appearance of their chests.

Depending on the source of the problem, liposuction may be the answer. Gynecomastia (the medical term for enlarged male breasts) can stem from two sources: hormonal imbalance (relatively rare) or a genetic predisposition for the accumulation of fat or sometimes breast glandular tissue in the chest (very common). In the latter case, the undesirably soft breasts often persist even after major weight loss. Liposuction can remove the fat that causes the problem, restoring the muscular appearance sought by many men. VASER® LipoSelection® is especially well-suited to this procedure because it allows fine sculpting detail and causes only minimal damage to surrounding tissue.

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Options for Young Men

Since men in their 20s and 30s generally have an easier time maintaining their weight and musculature, they tend to choose procedures that address more permanent features of the body when they opt for enhancement with plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty, which can change the shape of the nose in a number of different ways, is an especially popular choice. Bringing the nose into harmony with the rest of the figure that you’ve worked so hard to achieve can be the perfect way to complete the process of physical transformation.

Liposuction for the neck and chin is also popular among younger men. Even when significant amounts of fat are lost from the abdomen and the hips, pockets of excess tissue can remain stubbornly in place in various parts of the body. Fortunately, Dr. Mark E. Richards’s Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.-area practice offers liposuction with the VASER® LipoSelection® system. This technology allows our surgeon to remove small amounts of fat from delicate areas with precision, creating an attractive and finely sculpted result. Removing just a little bit of fat from a man’s neck and chin, when done properly, can leave the face with a distinctly more defined and masculine appearance. Contact our Washington D.C.-area plastic surgeon today to discuss how these surgical options can help you.

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Middle-Aged Men

As age takes its toll, the body undergoes changes that working out can’t fix as easily or, in some cases, at all. That is why men in their 40s and 50s frequently use plastic surgery to combat fat buildup and facial skin deterioration. Liposuction can be utilized to sculpt the abdomen and love handles back into their tight, youthful forms, restoring the classic masculine “V” shape to the torso. In fact, Dr. Richards is an expert at performing high-volume liposuction procedures safely by means of the VASER® LipoSelection® system.

For the face, cheek lift and eyelift surgeries are popular among middle-aged men. The cumulative effects of gravity can cause the soft features of the face to sag downwards over time. A cheek lift, which can also be called a mid facelift, corrects this problem in the cheeks by pulling the natural fat pads that reside there back into the higher spots that they once occupied. Eyelid surgery for bags below the eyes works by a similar principle. For the upper eyelids, an eyelift tightens the skin and eliminates droopiness. Both of these procedures are relatively easy to recover from, which makes the dramatic changes they can produce all the more worth it.

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Options for Senior Men

Turning 60 doesn’t mean that you have to give up on looking your best. Keeping the skin of the face in good condition can allow a man to age with grace and maintain a fresh, vibrant outer appearance that matches his inner attitude. Many men in their 60s and 70s thus choose to undergo neck lift and facelift surgeries at our Maryland clinic near Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia. A facelift can smooth and tighten the skin of the lower face, making it once again appear young and attractive. A neck lift can do the same for the skin of the neck; moreover, this treatment also helps restore strength and definition to the appearance of the jaw. As an expert facelift surgeon, Dr. Richards is extremely well-equipped to perform these procedures on men who come to him from all parts of the nation and the globe.

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Of course, the descriptions above are only generalizations; men in all different stages of life may have widely varying goals for their bodies and problems to overcome in reaching them. Dr. Richards is adept at performing an extraordinarily broad range of plastic surgery procedures and is more than happy to bring his skills to bear on any portion of the body that a patient would like to improve. Contact our practice near northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. in Maryland if you are interested in undergoing liposuction, facelift, or any other treatment we offer. Let us help you achieve the defined, masculine appearance you strive for.

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"My experience with Dr. Mark Richards, has been absolutely wonderful. What I really appreciated most was the personalized services I received from him and his staff. In addition, I have a wonderful body."

Ms. B is a 45 year old female who had body disproportion. Even after losing 30 pounds through diet and exercise, her body disproportion persisted. She selected Dr. Richards to perform Vaser LipoSelection of the abdomen, flanks, back, and inner thighs to provide contour and proportion to her body. What a success! She was snug in a size 14 when she began her mission to "get into shape" and now comfortably wears size 9-10 pants. Ms. B is extremely pleased with her "new body", can see the results of her exercise regime, and gets compliments every day.