It might be hard to believe, but cosmetic surgery has been around in various forms for a very long time. In the first century BCE, what individuals perceived as imperfect noses, eyes, teeth, and lips were treated in the Roman Empire by early forms of plastic surgery. Today, surgical and non surgical cosmetic procedures alike can alter the appearance of almost anything on your body, from wrinkles, to stretch marks, to bone structure, fat distribution, and more.

When it comes to mens plastic surgery, all of the procedures that are available for women are available for men as well, but only about 10% of all procedures get done on men. In fact, about two-thirds of all cosmetic surgery patients are mothers in their 40s and 50s. For men, the goals of plastic surgery are often slightly different than they are for women. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, men prefer to focus on treatments that will trim down their waistlines, given them more balanced features, and rejuvenate their faces. Here are two procedures that are common in mens plastic surgery.

• Dermal Filler Injections

Approximately two thirds of all of the cosmetic procedures performed in 2012 were non surgical in nature, and the most popular of those procedures was injectable dermal fillers. The process for receiving dermal filler injections is very simple. Together in consultation with a surgeon you will determine which areas of your face would benefit most from a smoothing effect. The skin is cleaned, topical anesthetic is applied, and the injections are used at the predetermined sites. Each injection might take only seconds to complete. If there are deep scars or wrinkles, multiple injections may be required over a period of time. Some fillers are meant to stimulate the production of collagen, others simply fill in lines, scars, and wrinkles.

• Body Contouring Surgery

Losing more than 100 pounds has a dramatic effect on the shape and appearance of a body. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can naturally be done to tame that excess skin that was created and stretched when you still had that weight. To correct this problem, many people turn to body contouring surgery. In this procedure, excess skin is removed to return the body to a more proportionate shape. This type of surgery, perhaps more than others, requires that certain conditions be met.

1. Weight loss must be stabilized. Regaining weight or losing more weight after the surgery will stress the skin and may create significant scarring.
2. Candidates must not have any conditions that might impede healing.
3. There must be a commitment to a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain current weight.
4. Candidates must understand the realistic results that might be achieved through body contouring.

Favored mens plastic surgery procedures tend to be centered around two key issues, the shape of the body, and the youthfulness of the face, but that does not mean that men take less satisfaction than women do. First time cosmetic surgery patients, no matter what their sex, report satisfaction, enjoyment, improved self-esteem, and less stress. Choosing appropriate procedures for your goals, and a good surgeon, can significantly increase your chances of having a successful procedure that meets your expectations. More like this article.