Male Body Contouring: A Growing Trend at Chicago Iteld Plastic Surgery

With increasing frequency, our male patients are exploring surgical options to refine their physiques. Whether it’s to achieve a firmer chest or a defined midsection, male body contouring empowers men to take charge of their appearance. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about confidence, self-expression, and becoming the best version of themselves. 

It’s important to recognize that body contouring for men is different from body contouring for women. The underlying medical principals may be the same — removing fat here and excess skin there — but I carefully choose techniques and details to produce uniquely masculine results. Here’s a closer look at this growing trend, its benefits, and the most popular procedures at Chicago’s Iteld plastic Surgery.

Why Male Body Contouring?

Many men are turning to body contouring procedures to target stubborn fat pockets, sculpt a more defined physique, or achieve a toned appearance that even rigorous gym routines and strict diets cannot provide. 

Every man is different, so there is no single approach to body contouring. One may want to emphasize those abs he’s worked so hard to develop, while another may want to get rid of the sagging breasts due to a condition known as gynecomastia. And yet another may have had massive weight loss and is dealing with loose, sagging skin. That’s why contouring men’s bodies can involve as little as a single procedure or as much as multiple surgeries combined for shaping the entire body.

Popular Body Contouring Procedures for Men

Here are some of the top surgical body contouring options men are requesting: 

• Gynecomastia Surgery: Also known as male breast reduction, this surgery is for men who have struggled with excess chest tissue. This is ideal for any man who wants a chest free from what is commonly referred to as “man boobs.” For this surgery, I often remove both fat and other tissue to reveal more masculine contours. The goal is to achieve a flatter, more masculine chest appearance. 
• Liposuction: This tried-and-true method is popular with my male patients for areas where they have stubborn fat deposits. Lipo is a great way to rid you of fat anywhere you want to look chiseled, angular, or lean as opposed to soft and bulging. It’s ideal for abdomen, flanks (love handles), chest, back, and even losing a double chin. 
• Abdominal Contouring: If more than fat is a problem on the abdomen, I often perform an abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, which gets rid of loose skin and repairs the internal abdominal wall, as necessary. It’s perfect for men looking to enhance their natural muscle contours. For some patients, a mini tuck is sufficient; others require a full tummy tuck. And I often combine lipo with this for a better-balanced results. 
• Lower Body Contouring: Let’s not forget about the lower body. For some patients, sculpting and enhancing the gluteal region, improving thighs and leg definition, and more, is all surgically possible.

Ready to explore body contouring?

Body contouring is not a substitute for weight loss but rather a means to refine your shape. If that’s what you’re seeking, please reach out to our experienced patient coordinators at [email protected], call 312.757.4505, or use our  contact form and discove r which options are best suited for you.

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