They often come because their busy work schedules and hectic lives have started taking a toll on their faces and bodies. Wrinkles on the face, sagging cheeks are very common. Some also want to have a stronger and more defined chin or jawline. Some come because they need help losing weight, as I provide specialised weight loss programs for my patients. In fact, I have lost 12 kg in the last 2-3 months following this programme myself (without surgery). Of course the most often asked about issue is the flabby bulges on their tummies and assorted bits and bobs. The second most sought after treatment is what we affectionately call 'moobs' or 'male boobs'. Often my male patients actually do work out regularly at the gym but can't see results. In some cases, they come seeking my expertise in a very special procedure called Hi-definition liposculpture that not too many doctors in the world can perform. This is where i precisely & artistically emphasise the guy's six-pack abdominal muscles and v-shaped torso.
One or two patients were quite unusual cos they came asking for their bums to be reduced in size cos they wanted to fit into swim pants and not look like a J.Lo wannabe. Another fellow was quite a funny because wanted his penis to be bigger and asked me to transfer fat from his tummy to his penis (I turned him down flat, as that is not a good treatment, and I practice quite mainstream conservative safe surgery). They mostly come themselves and are doing this for their own satisfaction.
I find that men in general, are actually MORE upfront about their procedures done than the women. Men are open and willing to speak about what they have done and often don't try to hide it from their family members or friends. In fact they often bring their wives or partners along for subsequent visits once they have tried one treatment and had good results. I have quite a number of male couples who do lipo as a pair in fact.
I think only a handful has tried to hide their treatments from the wife of girlfriend. As we often keep close contact with our patients & give them a follow-up phone call post-procedure, we had one male patient request us not to call his home at all because he didn't tell his wife. He would quietly come when his wife didn't know. I hope his wife didn't think he was having a clandestine affair!
That fellow was a rare exception, and I like many of my male patients because they are very open. They are also decisive when deciding on a treatment, and are often more motivated than the ladies to make sure they follow medical instructions. They are appreciative of the care that goes into their treatment and aim hard to maintain their results for the long-term.
Top three most popular procedures that men in their 20s and 30s request at the clinic:
This article was contributed to Tab A Doctor by:
Dr Kevin Teh, Medical Director
Singapore Lipo, Body & Face Centre, a subsidiary of the Singapore Medical Group
10 Sinaran Drive, #08-05/06, Novena Medical Centre, Singapore 307506
One or two patients were quite unusual cos they came asking for their bums to be reduced in size cos they wanted to fit into swim pants and not look like a J.Lo wannabe. Another fellow was quite a funny because wanted his penis to be bigger and asked me to transfer fat from his tummy to his penis (I turned him down flat, as that is not a good treatment, and I practice quite mainstream conservative safe surgery). They mostly come themselves and are doing this for their own satisfaction.
I find that men in general, are actually MORE upfront about their procedures done than the women. Men are open and willing to speak about what they have done and often don't try to hide it from their family members or friends. In fact they often bring their wives or partners along for subsequent visits once they have tried one treatment and had good results. I have quite a number of male couples who do lipo as a pair in fact.
I think only a handful has tried to hide their treatments from the wife of girlfriend. As we often keep close contact with our patients & give them a follow-up phone call post-procedure, we had one male patient request us not to call his home at all because he didn't tell his wife. He would quietly come when his wife didn't know. I hope his wife didn't think he was having a clandestine affair!
That fellow was a rare exception, and I like many of my male patients because they are very open. They are also decisive when deciding on a treatment, and are often more motivated than the ladies to make sure they follow medical instructions. They are appreciative of the care that goes into their treatment and aim hard to maintain their results for the long-term.
Top three most popular procedures that men in their 20s and 30s request at the clinic:
- Hi definition VASER liposculpture for six-pack abs
- Chin enhancement
- Male breast reduction
Dr Kevin Teh, Medical Director
Singapore Lipo, Body & Face Centre, a subsidiary of the Singapore Medical Group
10 Sinaran Drive, #08-05/06, Novena Medical Centre, Singapore 307506
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