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Daddy Makeovers

We often hear about the “Mommy Makeover” where a mom wants to take back her pre-pregnancy body by getting plastic surgery on her breasts and belly. Well, the Daddy Makeover is on the rise. Like the typical breast and belly combo of the Mommy Makeover, the Daddy Makeover also typically targets these areas. By combining a male breast reduction to treat gynecomastia and abdominal liposuction, men can help their own efforts to achieve the ideal ab and chest look. A healthy diet and regular exercise are definitely needed to get the chiseled look that many men desire, but for some men diet and exercise are simply not enough. Pairing these efforts with a Daddy Makeover can help restore a more youthful appearance. These makeovers can consist of any combination of procedures that is right for you. Contacting our Lubbock office is the first step in identifying just the right combination that will help you reach your body goals. Here are a few of the common procedures that men choose from when getting a Daddy Makeover.

  1. Male Breast Reduction: Known as Gynaecomastia, a male breast reduction can treat enlarged male breasts by removing the fatty, excess breast tissue, as well as the excess or stretched skin, to tighten the chest area and produce a more toned appearance.
  2. Rhinoplasty: Commonly referred to as a nose job, corrects asymmetrical, misshapen or missized noses can enhance the facial profile.
  3. Facial Rejuvenation: These facial treatments can be handled through both surgical and non-surgical options. They target facial signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, deep creases, facial and neck sagging, crepey skin, and other concerns. Surgeries include a facelift and neck and forehead lifts. Non-surgical procedures include muscle relaxant injections, dermal fillers, and laser treatments.
  4. Liposuction: Removing the excess fat from the torso, including the back and hips, or from the arms and legs.

Whether you’re interested in one or several of these procedures, your first step is to call our Lubbock office and schedule a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Jane Rowley. She will walk you through the options that will help you reach your body goals and will counsel with you on the best combination of procedures to give you a Daddy Makeover that will help you feel like a new man.

Plastic Surgery Isn’t Just For Women

Although most of Dr. Jane Rowley’s Lubbock patients are women, it’s becoming an ever-increasing trend to see men in the offices of plastic surgeons across the country. Plastic surgery can help men achieve their body goals just as it can help women. Here are the top five most popular plastic surgery options for men.

  1.  Nose Surgery: Women no longer have the monopoly on utilizing plastic surgery to help them look great, and this includes the “nose job.” Surgery on the nose, or Rhinoplasty, can repair an injury or correct an unwanted shape or size.
  2. Liposuction: The removal of fat from men’s abdomens, “love handles,” and chests are very common plastic surgery requests in the Lubbock office. Liposuction leaves these areas visibly flatter, smoother, and thinner, and can also create the v-contoured shape from the shoulders to the waist. Liposuction can successfully trim the waistline, reducing the needed size of pants and shirts within six weeks of surgery.
  3. Eyelid Surgery: Although blepharoplasty isn’t always the first surgery that comes to mind when you think of plastic surgery, surgery of the eyes is growing in popularity every year. Correcting droopy or wrinkly eyes can provide you with a young and fresh look.
  4. Male Breast Reduction: This surgery, called reduction mammaplasty, can provide men with much-needed relief from gynecomastia, or the appearance of male breasts. This can help liberate you during physical activity and can also have a significant impact on your self-confidence
  5. Botox: Many non-surgical procedures, like botox, are also growing in popularity among men. This less invasive procedure can help smooth wrinkles and fill an aging face.

If you’re ready to look as young and confident as you feel, consider plastic surgery in our Lubbock office! Whether you are ready to slim and trim with liposuction or correct your nose from that sports injury from years ago, call Dr. Jane Rowley’s office today and schedule your no-obligation consultation.

What to Expect From Your Breast Reduction

As you consider breast reduction surgery, you may spend a lot of time researching and thinking about the surgery. Being an educated patient is important, so keep up that surgery prep! It’s just as important to prepare for life after the surgery. What will life be like a year after your breast reduction?

  • Sensation: Lubbock patients experience varying degrees of sensation in their nipples and breasts. Some women lose their sensation due to surgery and then recover it within a year or longer; however, some women don’t get sensation back, and others never lose it.
  • Scars: Incisions are part of surgery, and scars are part of incisions. Talk to the experts in our Lubbock office to discuss great options for minimizing scars.
  • Change in Figure: Even though your breasts are the only part of your body undergoing surgery, you may see your entire figure differently. The way your clothes fit will change, so you may find that your waist size also looks differently in certain articles of clothing.
  • Back Pain: One of the greatest motivators for a breast reduction is the back pain caused by the weight of large breasts. You should feel significant relief from your back pain, although it might not go away entirely. For those who still experience pain, a chiropractor, yoga, or stretching may help.
  • Shape: Immediately following your recovery you may see your breasts as overly round and almost fake looking, but over time your breasts will settle to a more comfortable, natural look.
  • Bras: After leaving the Lubbock office you may want a surgical bra for use during recovery. Most women feel they can return to regular bras after a month post-surgery, but with tender breasts, it would be best to transition to wire-free sports bras first. Your breast size is likely to continue to change over the year following your breast reduction, so if you’re a frugal shopper, you may want to purchase modestly priced bras for the first year and then invest in some high-quality bras after your breasts have settled into a set size and shape.

Above all, plan on enjoying your new body! It may take some getting used to, but breast reduction patients are some of the happiest clients at Rowley Plastic Surgery. Call Dr. Jane Rowley today for a zero obligation consultation for your breast reduction.