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So George Clooney is counseling men that they need to just accept the fact they’re getting older and stop trying to fight it. Easy to say when you’re Mr. Salt-and-Pepper, still get any role you want and, oh yeah, are married to a gorgeous, smart woman nearly 20 years your junior.
Clooney may not have noticed that some guys don’t have chiseled jaws and bedroom eyes in their mid-50s. Jowls, furrowed brows, and comb-overs aren’t exactly the features that communicate, “I’m aging gracefully and remain as vital as ever.”
If you missed it, the 54-year-old actor recently told a BBC interviewer that he thinks men dyeing their hair or getting plastic surgery actually backfires and makes them look older.
“You have to come to terms with getting older and not trying to fight it,” Clooney said in an interview with the BBC. “I’m a big believer in the idea that you can’t try to look younger. You just have to try to look the best you can at the age you are.”
Doesn’t that make you feel warm and fuzzy?
In the real world, however, more and more men are undergoing cosmetic procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, for a variety of reasons. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported a 43% increase in the number of men getting aesthetic procedures over the past 5 years.
Another industry organization, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, found a similar increase.
“Whether it’s to remain relevant in the work force or look as good as they feel, more men are embracing non-surgical treatments,” the academy said in a statement. “Among male patients, the most common procedures are BOTOX®, hyaluronic acid (fillers), and rhinoplasty.”
The idea of remaining relevant on the job — something Clooney probably doesn’t need to worry about — is indeed one of the factors driving men to the plastic surgeon’s office.
Dr. Patrick Flaharty, A Fort Myers, FL facelift specialist, says the stigma of undergoing cosmetic procedures — both surgical and non-surgical — is gradually eroding for men.
“I think cosmetic surgery among men is a lot more popular and common now and much more accepted,” Dr. Flaharty says in a video posted on his website. “We see a much greater frequency of men coming in, inquiring about surgery and having surgery done. I think just in general society and men are much more accepting of cosmetic procedures.”
That’s especially true for the non-surgical procedures such as BOTOX injections. Men who remain uneasy about getting an actual facelift are comfortable with a “liquid facelift” — combining BOTOX and injections of fillers to create a younger-looking appearance. Of course, the results are less dramatic and temporary, although periodic treatments can help maintain the results. For a man who preparing for an important presentation at work, or who is in the process of submitting job applications and competing with men 10 or 15 years younger than he is, the minimally invasive approach is an effective and more affordable alternative to surgery.
RealSelf, a popular website that connects cosmetic specialists with men and women considering cosmetic procedures, surveyed more than 6,000 board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and cosmetic dentists last year to determine the extent of this trend.
Some of the findings the site reported included:
- 72% of doctors surveyed report an increase in male patients in the past year.
- Doctors reported that more than 50% of new male patients who visit their practice are between the ages of 25 and 44.
- Half of the doctors say that facial rejuvenation (procedures to restore a more youthful look) are the most popular among men.
- The most popular procedure for the body is CoolSculpting® — a non-surgical fat removal technique that’s less costly and involves less downtime than liposuction.
The irony is that even though Hollywood is often blamed for setting unrealistic standards for looking youthful, it appears society is ready to ignore the advice of one dashing leading man to age gracefully.
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LUcy valdez says
I agree with George! I’m not a big fan of facial plastic surgery and many times I feel like it’s made some people, men included, look worse…What’s funny is I can remember when my grandfather (in his 70’s) would dye his hair jet black & totally deny it! We would all just laugh it off 🙂
Melanie says
I think it’s great men have options to stay looking and feeling younger like women do.
Carlos Farinas says
Agreed! George is a very sexy older man! I better look like him when I’m as graceful as he is!
bee says
It should actually be in moderation. Like in between Clooney and arnold. Lol
Sasha says
I say do what makes you happy! But me personally, I agree with George. I feel like plastic surgery does make you look older sometimes, and you can usually tell when someone has had something done. I don’t think cosmetic surgery is worth the risks.
Karen says
If a man wants to get a few fillers or a procedure to feel better in the skin he’s in, then I think he should. Women do it, so why can’t men? I would support my husband if he wanted to get a little work done. 🙂