Orlando, FL (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

At his surgical center for plastic surgery in Orlando, Dr. James Matas says demand for aesthetic procedures amongst male patients has been steadily growing over the past few years. He says body contouring and lifting procedures are particularly popular for men, including procedures such as male breast reduction, tummy tucks, and liposuction in Orlando. The recent release of 2011 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) confirms Dr. Matas' observations.

Dr. Matas says the surge in demand for male cosmetic enhancements comes as no surprise considering that a majority of Americans now approve of such procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). He says male patients can now enjoy confidence not only in their bodies, but also in their decision to undergo an aesthetic procedure as the stigma against male enhancement lessens. Whether patients may have lost a tremendous amount of weight or are simply looking for a facial rejuvenation procedure to improve their success in the job hunt, Dr. Matas says more men can now pursue cosmetic resolutions for returning their appearance to its optimal shape and tone. "Self consciousness drives most men to our office because as plastic surgeons we are uniquely trained to dedicate specific attention to improving their self esteem."

With the recent increase in demand for plastic surgery procedures such as male breast reduction and tummy tuck, Dr. Matas also says the market for expansion and development will only continue to grow. He says advancements in effective, minimally invasive body contouring procedures have already been introduced and he hopes they will continue to be perfected as more male patients continue to seek aesthetic procedures. Dr. Matas also adds that he urges those interested in a cosmetic enhancement for men to pursue the experience and expertise of a board-certified plastic surgeon. "Most of our male patients are looking to correct an area that they feel insecure about with minimal downtime and few complications. Performing their surgery as outpatient under the care of a board certified plastic surgeon and in a fully accredited surgical facility also puts them at ease.?

About James A. Matas, MD

A graduate of Notre Dame University, Dr. James Matas earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Medical School and completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center as well as a plastic surgery fellowship in Miami. Dr. Matas is the Past President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, has served as Vice President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and is the Book Review Editor for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Located at 7200 Sandlake Commons Blvd. Medplex Building A, Suite 100 in Orlando, FL, Dr. Matas' practice, the Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery, can be reached at (407) 792-0429. He can also be contacted online via the website yournewlook.com or facebook.com/pages/Dr-James-A-Matas-Advanced-Centre-for-Plastic-Surgery/202214226477819.

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Why Do You Want Plastic Surgery?

The criticism of plastic surgery as pandering to the vanity of people is unfair. The desire for self improvement is a natural impulse, and typically people who seek plastic surgery are simply unhappy about an aspect of their appearance. They feel sufficiently displeased to pursue a solution to make themselves more content. In some cases, plastic surgery even opens the door to greater self confidence.

Perhaps you want to ease back the inevitable effects of age, repair the sagging legacy of childbearing, or augment or reduce your breasts. Employing plastic surgery as a means to improve physical traits is essentially the same as getting braces to straighten your teeth. No one would call you vain if you wanted straighter teeth. However, plastic surgery is generally more drastic than teeth straightening, which is why you should carefully examine your feelings for wanting plastic surgery. It is not a step to be taken lightly.

In 2005, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons conducted a survey to study the motivations people had for plastic surgery and their demographics. You might be surprised to learn that the study indicated that plastic surgery is not limited to higher income people. Members of diverse socioeconomic classes have an interest in and even undergo plastic surgery procedures.

According to the ASPS study, a broad range of age groups seeks plastic surgery, from ages 18 on up. Certainly the younger surgery candidates are seeking cosmetic modifications, typically to the nose or breasts, as opposed to older surgery candidates who also take the effects of aging into their plastic surgery plans.

In depth interviews with a selection of survey participants in the ASPS study revealed that most people who were interested in plastic surgery were deeply bothered by a physical feature. They wanted plastic surgery because they believed it would provide emotional, psychological, or social improvements.

As a practicing California plastic surgeon, it is part of my job to help potential plastic surgery patients examine and understand their motivations. A patient with a healthy perspective will want to modify his or her body so as to overcome a physical trait that is personally unpleasant. The rest of the world may not be judging you as harshly as judge yourself, but your self-confidence comes from your self-judgment, which is at the heart of the matter.

If you are considering plastic surgery, you should make sure to do some soul searching about your physical dissatisfaction and compare that carefully to the costs and risks of surgery. Make sure that the plastic surgeon you meet with is attentive to your goals and motivations. A plastic surgeon should not promise you the moon. Plastic surgery is not going to turn you into a movie star. Plastic surgery may be able to improve your body, but it will not produce a new body. However, California plastic surgery can be a positive experience that frequently helps people gain greater satisfaction with their physical appearances.