Liposculpture,
5. The masculine figure
Liposculpture is helping m en achieve a more chiselled appearance explains Sydney cosmetic surgeon DR ANOOP RASTOGI to Jodi Thiessen.
Over the past 5 years there has been an explosion in m ale liposculpture, and it continues to become more popular for m en every day. Sydney cosmetic surgeon, Dr Anoop Rastogi, explains that "despite the fact that liposuction is a com m only considered procedure among women, m en are in fact probably even m ore ideally suited for liposuction than their female counterparts." Dr. Rastogi describes the reasons for this as follows: "Firstly, m en tend to have more localised fat deposits that are readily extracted by liposculpture. Secondly, m en have thicker skin which contains a dense matrix of collagen and elastin giving it better retraction following a liposculpture even in older age groups, and thirdly, the desired shape for a m ale figure lends itself to successful sculpting." Dr. Rastogi uses precise surgical techniques with an artistic approach to create a refined m asculine shape. He explains: "Sculpting a m ale is very different to sculpting a woman. With a m ale sculpture the aim is to chisel the body, accentuating the broadness of the shoulders and upper torso, slim m ing the waist tight to the hips and unmasking the six pack. W e want to create an inverted triangular shape with as much muscle definition as possible." To achieve this Dr. Rastogi uses a combination of specialised instruments and techniques designed to allow him to smoothly sculpt the typically firm and fibrous m ale fat. M en undergoing liposculpture com e from all walks of life; plumbers to footballers, builders to business men, usually between their m id twenties and their mid fifties. The most com m on areas for m ale liposculpture include the tummy, love handles, chest and chin. Dr. Rastogi emphasises that sensible eating and exercise are the keystones for maintaining a good figure. However, he also recognises that because of changes in metabolism and patterns of fat deposition in m en beyond their m id thirties, that the love handles and tummy are com m only a problem even in healthy, active men. Liposculpture is a precise and refined procedure and when performed by a skilled and artistic surgeon can
Love Handles
The love handles are the single most com m on spot for troublesome fat accumulation in m en and is almost universal beyond the m id 30s. Luckily it is very successfully treated b y liposculpture and can often make a dramatic change to the overall appearance of the male figure.
Tummy (Abdomen)
The tummy is also a very worthwhile area to treat .F a t on t he t u m my is laid down in two different layers in males. One is on top of the muscle and the other is around the intestines,b e h i n d the abdominal muscles (omental fat). F at on top of the abdominal muscles is easy to determine as it can be pinched up between the fingers. It responds very well to liposculpture. Fat around the intestines, however, can not be removed by liposculpture and requires lifestyle change for improvement.
Chest
The male chest is a very common area for liposculpture to help improve m uscle definition. Male breast development is called modern techniques both types are successfully treated by glandular tissue is required.
Chin
Gynaecomastia, or Pseudo -gynaecomastia , depending on the type, and can be troublesome and distressing for many men. With liposculpture, though in rare instances surgical rem oval of A fatty or double chin is com m on among males and is usually simply and effectively treated by liposculpture.