For Men
Whilst there has been a huge increase in the number of men choosing to have cosmetic surgery over the last 5 years, there is still little scope for men to be able to freely discuss how they feel about their appearance, the ageing process and how this affects their self-esteem, relationships and careers.
It is important that as men you can access a designated space and support which is focused specifically on areas of cosmetic and plastic surgery which are relevant to you and which require specific expertise and understanding. It is essential that you have the opportunity to explore your reasons for wanting surgery so that you can make the decision that is right for you, having carefully considered the emotional as well as physical effects of having a cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure. Having surgery is a big decision which will impact you in ways you might not expect.
Why are more men having cosmetic surgery?
Men often seek cosmetic plastic surgery to appear more attractive to romantic partners or for job-related reasons. Going through a divorce, breakup, or death of a partner can also motivate men to enhance their physical appearance. The combination of societal messages about the value of looking one’s best, society’s increasing acceptance of having cosmetic surgery, and the fact that there are so many more minimally-invasive treatments and procedures available today compared to just a decade ago mean that the trend is set to continue.
I can offer you a confidential space where you can explore freely your thoughts, feelings and any worries you might have about your body and appearance. I have worked with men who are considering having cosmetic and plastic surgery for 15 years and will listen to you with interest and care and without judgment or assumptions.
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What are you feeling about the idea of having surgery?Many patients have thought long and hard about having cosmetic surgery and it is quite natural to have mixed feelings about it. Like many others, you might be feeling sad, anxious, guilty on the one hand, and ecstatic, certain, excited on the other. This can be confusing and making the right decision can be hard on your own or due to the input of others. You might be feeling guilty, ashamed, or worried about upsetting loved ones, feeling pressure from a partner, be anxious about the costs, scared about the recovery or unsure about the results. You might have certain cultural or religious beliefs which might affect your decision. You might be considering surgery as part of a gender realignment process.
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Who can you talk to?Having the opportunity to discuss openly and honestly your feelings and thoughts can give you the clarity to know that you are making the right decision, whether that means going ahead with surgery or not. Either decision can be the right one for you and only you can decide this. Often it is hard to get the space you need where you can freely discuss everything without pressure or judgement and work out what is right for you.
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Who can you trust?This is where I can help you. I have been working with patients who have been considering having cosmetic or plastic surgery for over 15 years. I am fully trained in the full range of facial and body procedures, including specilaised procedures, such as vaginal reconstruction, breast reconstruction post breast cancer, and the revision of self harm scars or scars caused by attacks or accidents. I understand the implications of surgery, from selecting the right surgeon, the qualification process, the divergent approaches and methods of surgery, the risks, the limitations, the recovery and the emotional, physical and financial implications. You may have already had surgery which did not go to plan, and might be suffering as a result and want a safe space to process your feelings and how it has affected your life and relationships. I am here to act in your best interests, to facilitate your exploration of what having surgery will mean to you, so that you can come to your own decision about what is right for you and move forwards.