Cosmetic surgery amongst British men seems more popular than ever with eye lifts for men, colloquially known as ‘manbags’, doing particularly well. Record numbers of men are following George Clooney’s example and going under the knife to rid themselves of the tired, baggy and saggy skin around their eyes. Anecdotal evidence shows that these procedures have more than quadrupled in just two years.

The current UK cosmetic surgery industry makes around £1.8 million a day. Think it’s mostly women going under the knife? In fact, more and more men are asking for loans to fund cosmetic surgery. A recent estimate showed that approximately 20% of loans taken out to find cosmetic surgery were taken out by men.

Procedure: Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue.  
Length: 1 hour or more. 
Anesthesia: General or local. 
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. 
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensations. 
Risks: Infection, fluid accumulation, injury to the skin, asymmetry, pigmentation changes.
Recovery: 3 to 7 days: Back to work
                2 to 3 weeks: Strenuous activity
                3 to 6 months: Full recovery from swelling and bruising
Duration of Results: permanent 

Popularity: 13% [?]