‘Daddy-Do-Overs’ Rise in Popularity
More men choose plastic surgery in 2018, new statistics say
Just as women can turn to the “Mommy Makeover,” more men are embracing the “Daddy-Do-Over,” a set of procedures performed to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.
More than 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2018 alone, says a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Since 2000, male cosmetic procedures have increased by 29%.
The Daddy-Do-Over consists of surgical and nonsurgical body contouring and facial procedures that are typically performed in a single surgery. Due to this rising trend, plastic surgery is becoming a common Father’s Day request as more men consider a surgical assist to enhance their physique and fend off the “dad bod” for a while longer.
After struggling to lose stubborn fat around his mid-section through dieting, 57-year-old Scott, a restaurateur in New York City, pursued plastic surgery when diet and exercise couldn’t help him reach his goals.
“I realized I was never going to lose the weight on my own,” he said. “Plastic surgery is a personal decision, but I know guys my age who have done different cosmetic procedures. I think an open dialogue about plastic surgery is becoming more acceptable, especially for men.”
Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, injectables popular among men
The ASPS reported that more than 200,000 surgical procedures were performed on men in 2018. The top 5 were:
- Nose Surgery (rhinoplasty) – over 52,000 procedures
- Eyelid Surgery
- Liposuction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Hair Transplants
Nearly half a million botulinum toxin (botox) procedures were performed on men in 2018, and more than 100,000 men had dermal filler injections to reduce the signs of aging.
