Male Makeovers

[Razor X]

I saw a story on the news the other day -- I wish it were online so you could see it but alas, it isn't  -- about how cosmetic surgery isn't just for women anymore and how more and more men are having "work" done.

Apparently the cost of many procedures is coming down, and the recovery time is getting quicker -- so it's something you can go and have done in an hour or two without having to rest up or stay out of the public eye while it heals.  Among the procedures that they highlighted were botox injections in the face and liposuction. 

I cringed when I saw the girl -- I mean GUY -- getting botox injections in his forehead and cheeks.  Looked painful and gave his face a weird china-doll expression.  I don't want to screw around with my face, so that's one I definitely would not go for.   But then there was the guy who was having liposuction to correct a flabby chin -- oh, how I would like to correct that problem!  And the guy who was having his abs and obliques lipo'd to get rid of his lovehandles.  I could use that one, too.   I could definitely be talked into it if I knew I could afford it and could be convinced that it wasn't too painful (it certainly LOOKED painful). 

So how about the rest of you -- would you ever consider having any "work" of this nature done?  Why or why not?

[Tyler]

I've thought about having my scar reduced in the past.   Then I just realized it's a part of me and I don't need any "work" done for cosmetic state.  So, I'd have to answer "no" to this question.

[Cy]

Maybe a boob job....

JK.

My brother got microderm-abrasion on his face and it looks funny. I don't say anything to him about it though. Other than braces and operations to correct abnormalities like a cleft palate, cosmetic surgery is a waste to me.

I'd rather ride the hell out of this body, rather than try keeping it perfect, because in the end we're all worm food
in one way or another.

Cy

[shyslyguy]

I'd rather ride the hell out of this body, rather than try keeping it perfect, because in the end we're all worm food
in one way or another.

Cy

   Wise words, Cy ... wise words! 

[Koaa2]

I think a good program of daily exercise, good nutrition, limiting alcohol, no smoking and a good amount of sex do just as good and better for you in the long run.

[Paul]

Unless there is some sort of physical deformity impairing your normal functioning, I can't see why you want to change what is the real you.   Understand what you are saying though Razor, about the lovehandles and other stuff that comes with the metabolic changes that are really tough to work away.  Since that can be a health risk it would be worth considering.  Otherwise people are going to have to just deal with the real me, imperfections and all. 

[Bolohead]

In a world where they are lining the pockets of the Make Over Doctors... who wants to look like Barbie and Ken anyways.

I always seen it this way, when I heard lets give him a make over  and its not as expensive it just hurts alot more 

[warhawk]

as far as makeovers... unless u r giving me a new fashionable shirt or outfit or shoes than....YES.  however if u have 2 inject a needle or do some type of surgery than i say NO.  i hate needles and & refuse any type of surgery.... unless if medically necessary i.e.:  cardiac bypass, appendectomy, etc.   

WARHAWK

[MagmaBabe]

my opinion on this is pretty straightforward..

do whatever makes you happy. Personally, it's not for me, I have plenty of imperfections and although sometimes I'm not exactly stoked with certain parts of me, they're what make me me! 

I do agree though, that if someone has such little self esteem that they think it would be a solution, then go for it, why not? I tend to think that it's more for other peoples perceptions, rather than your own. Kind of like, thinking that if you underwent some kind of surgery, it would make you more acceptable to others.
Be careful though, ya might end up looking like Jocelyn Wildenstein!! *shudders*

[X The Hierophant]

I think our society has an unnatural fascination with youth.  Women are expected to never age and have the thin and twig-like bodies of little girls (with the exception of breasts of course) and men are now being pulled into this as well.  As for me, I see no problems with wrinkles and would never consider botox or an unnecessary surgury.  I would rather age with grace instead of trying to cling to youth.  I see nothing wrong with getting old, nor do I see anything wrong with differing body types.  Not everyone is meant to be thin, just like not everyone is meant to be curvy, or muscular.  As long as health isn't being affected I think surguries should be avoided.  I try to hit the gym 4 times a week and eat reasonably well and that's about as far as I am willing to go...

[PBurke]

why mess around with perfection? 

[jusbnme]

Hell no, unless it's for health reasons.   I think people that feel they need "makeovers", other than for health reasons, need to see a "shrink."  Not a surgeon.  Just my opinion though.  I know that there are those people out there that just can't stand something about themselves and feel like they will never be happy unless they alter themselves.  Then I say I am ashamed of the people around them for not showing them more support to become more happier with themselves.  I know there will be the occasional case where someone has nobody.  But for the most part most people have someone in their lives.  Mothers, fathers, kids, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, etc...Those people should show major support to these people that feel the only alternative is to alter themselves and let them know they are just fine the way they are.

[Razor X]

What if you looked like this guy?

[Vin]

I don't know guys...If you think about it, it is perhaps a tad hypocritical for those of us who shave our heads due to hairloss to pass judgement on those getting botox as men clinging to their youth.  Afterall, the reason we shave it down is to make ourselves look and feel better.  If we were truly accepting of ourselves and our age, we would just walk around with a bald spot or recessed hairline, or fringe (for those that are advanced) because that would just be us .

Personally, I would not do it, not my thing and I don't like needles but I agree with the female here, do whatever makes you feel good.  There is no shame with guys shaving their heads due to hairloss or whitening/straightening their teeth or getting a tan (safely) or getting a little botox or lipo - whatever makes you feel confident and good about yourself

As for full cosmetic surgery (facelifts and such), I think that is way too drastic and more times then not, ends up looking quite obvious.

Just my 2 cents...

[SLYinKC]

I think we all do things just so that we will look better, or younger, or more fit, or whatever.  I think that the problems begin when we get obsessed with our bodies having to be perfect.  That's the great thing about being SLY.  It saying to the world "this is who I am, without and coverups or anything added....like it or not.....this is me.