Television advertisements and late-night infomercials constantly bombard American consumers with products that enhance one’s physical appearance. The manufactures of these products have always leaned more towards women verses men, but as the baby boomer generation ages, and life expectancy grows longer and longer, more men than ever before are in search of the fountain of youth through both invasive and minimally-invasive procedures.
According to an article from Science Daily, an increasing number of men are going under the knife in an effort to look just as good as they feel. Contrary to what you might first believe, these men are not celebrities, but come from all walks of life, could be considered your “average Joe,” and are typically considered a “man’s man.”
In 2010, the number one invasive surgery men opted for was a nose reshaping, followed by eyelid surgery, liposuction, male breast reduction, and lastly, hair transplantation. However, going under the knife was not the only way men chose to improve their physical appearance last year. An increasing number of men also opted for minimal-invasive procedures. Their first choice was having Botulinum Toxin Type A injections, also known under the trademark of Botox®, along with laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and soft tissue fillers rounding out the top five.
The Male Quest For the Fountain Of Youth
