Feeling a Bit Inadequate? Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Men

Men may not be as vain as women when it comes to their looks (maybe), but they are gaining ground fast. Guys accounted for 984,903 (nine percent) of all surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2005, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - up from 640,240, five years ago.

Surprisingly, men are more likely than women to seek facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons (22 percent to women’s 15 percent), according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The most popular procedures for men are liposuction, Botox injections, surgery for lifting eyelids and laser resurfacing and chemical-peel skin treatments - all to make them look younger and fitter. But that doesn’t mean the boys only like to get things done just to captivate the opposite sex.

Here is a breakdown of some of the more popular procedures. Read more