Male Tummy Tucks on the Rise in the UK

UK statistics show that more men got tummy tucks in January and February than the same time last year. According to the largest group of cosmetic surgery clinics in the country, there was a 55% increase.

The statistics are for men 35 years old and over, many of whom are businessmen determined to maintain a fit physique. They chose to undergo a tummy tuck in order to remove the excess fat and skin that simply could not be eliminated with exercise and diet alone. This problem is common as men enter middle age since the metabolism generally slows down, making it more difficult to achieve definition in the abdominal area due to a stubborn layer of subcutaneous fat hiding the muscles (liposuction can be performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck). Age also affects skin elasticity, which is problematic for those who have experienced dramatic weight loss as loose skin is left behind. A tummy tuck can address both of these problems by removing excess fat and skin to acquire the definition desired. And with the ability to achieve an improved contour immediately following surgery (although it takes a few weeks for the optimum results to appear), it’s no wonder that abdominoplasty has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures for men in the UK.