Jonesing for Botox.Are you considering getting a bit of "work" done? You're not alone. Demand for plastic surgery among men in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. rose 10% from 2002 to 2003. The most popular alterations: nose jobs, eyelid eyelid /eye·lid/ (-lid) either of two movable folds (upper and lower) protecting the anterior surface of the eyeball. eye·lid or eye-lid n. surgery, and liposuction Liposuction Definition Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat from under the skin. . Less invasive cosmetic treatments are on the rise as well; the most commonly sought enhancement is wrinkle-reducing Botox injections. Nearly 334,000 Botox procedures were performed on men in 2003 at a typical cost of $200 to $400 per visit. "Men feel that doing some of these procedures gives them a foot up in the business world," says Oregon dermatologist der·ma·tol·o·gist n. A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Dermatologist A physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin. Marla Ross. But it's not just older men opting for cosmetic renewal: Most of Ross's men patients are 35 to 55. |
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