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Today, men comprise almost 25% of the plastic surgery patients in the U.S. and 40% of Dr. Epstein's patient base, due to his work in hair transplantation. There has been a surge in popularity of plastic surgery for men for a number of reasons, most important being the dramatic improvement in the ability to attain natural results, and the quick recovery time after most procedures made possible by ever-improving new surgical techniques. There has also been a wave of acceptance by society in general in men having "cosmetic" surgery. Today's aging baby boomer generation is providing an endless supply of men, as well as women, looking to have their appearances reflect their feeling of youthfulness. Finally, the rise in personal disposable income has fueled the ability of men to undergo elective surgical procedures.
Some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for men include eyelid surgery, neck lifting, Botox and Collagen injections, and hair transplantation, the single most common plastic surgery procedure performed on men. Many of his patients who first undergo treatment of their hair loss subsequently, or sometimes simultaneously, undergo other cosmetic surgery procedures. |
