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The chief consideration for a
man in choosing what procedures he will have is
the visibility of scars after the surgery. How long
will the incisions be? Where will the sutures be
placed? These are considerations because men, unlike
most women, can't hide scars underneath a hairdo.
As a man grows older, his hair thins and hairline
may recede.
Dr. Chartchai is sensitive to
this need, and takes great care in placing stitches
where they are least likely to be seen.
When performing cosmetic surgery
on men, a plastic surgeon uses many of the same
procedures as for women. However, because of the
structure of a man's body there are clear technical
differences. For example, the skin in men is thicker
and in the facial area contains hair. This means
the blood supply is greater, thus a greater risk
of immediate bleeding but good healing. Body contouring
cosmetic surgery for men is an art form. What looks
best for a man is very different than for a woman.
The nose, face, chest, and abdomen have unique male
and female aspects.
There are some problems and operations
which are special for men but for the most part
are a modification of standard cosmetic surgery
operations. These special operations include treatment
for gynecomastia
(large breasts), testicle implants and hair transplantation.
Dr. Chartchai does not perform hair transplantation
but will be happy to refer you to a colleague.
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