According to Corey S. Maas, M.D., president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, more men are electing to undergo facelifts, and this increase comes down to self-confidence. “It’s really a myth that this procedure is all about vanity,” says Maas. “Now that we’re living longer lives, it’s more about maintaining a look that’s commensurate with how youthful men are feeling in their 40s, 50s and 60s.” Add to that the fact that men like Marc Jacobs are starting to open up about the work they’ve had done, and the stigma surrounding males and facial plastic surgery in general becomes smaller and smaller. “The more both men and women are willing to talk about looking and feeling their best, the more facial plastic surgery becomes mainstream,” says Maas.
Men turn to facelifts for the same reasons as women: to reduce the jowling effect in the lower face while improving neck laxity. Women can address some of these concerns with less invasive procedures, but men have fewer options. “Men have heavier and thicker skin than women, so while they can disguise some of these issues with a beard, no cosmetic procedure comes close to the efficacy of a facelift,” says Maas. He notes that men can expect a stronger jawline, more sharply defined cheekbones, and a major reduction in both jowling and excess tissue around the mouth. Maas also says that the stigma surrounding facial plastic surgery for males and men tend to prioritize a natural look over anything else and neither men nor women want to look like they’ve had work done.
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