Reflections on aesthetic facial surgery in men.

This article addresses some of the nonsurgical considerations in caring for male patients. We are witnessing an ever-increasing level of interest in aesthetic surgery among men, and the unique considerations related to addressing male patients compared to female patients merit our attention. The care of male patients is characterized by important differences along each step of the surgical process. Men display a different set of motivations, concerns, and aesthetic ideals compared with women. Men also demonstrate decision-making processes and problem-solving approaches that contrast with approaches observed among women. These unique differences compel facial plastic surgeons to manage male patients differently from female patients.