The Male Abdominoplasty

Michael J Stein; Alan Matarasso

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2022.01.002

The Male Abdominoplasty

Clin Plast Surg. 2022 Apr;49(2):285-291. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2022.01.002.

Authors

Michael J Stein¹, Alan Matarasso²

Affiliations

¹ Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, 210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065, USA; Lenox Hill Hospital, 100 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA. Electronic address: mike.stein@nychhc.org.
² Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, 210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065, USA; Lenox Hill Hospital, 100 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075, USA.

PMID: 35367035
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2022.01.002

Abstract

Although body contouring has long been considered a female-dominated market, growing popularity among men has led to shifting market focus. The increase in male body contouring surgery has been fueled by increased recognition of its safety and efficacy, decreased stigma via social media awareness, and increasing desire among men who seek to remain competitive in the workforce. The growth of bariatric surgery has only compounded such trends, with a growing population of men seeking excisional procedures following massive weight loss. The authors review key features of the modern male abdominoplasty, with respect to anatomy, patient selection, surgical technique, and postoperative outcomes.

Keywords: Male abdominoplasty; Male aesthetics; Male body contouring; Male plastic surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdominoplasty* / methods
Bariatric Surgery* / methods
Body Contouring*
Female
Humans
Male
Patient Selection
Weight Loss