Surgery tailored for men.
More men are seeking options to maintain or restore a youthful appearance, and it's become far more socially common to see men pursuing both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Male facial rejuvenation isn't simply the same techniques used on female patients — it requires different anatomic handling, different aesthetic goals, and an approach built around looking refreshed.
Incision placement is modified specifically for men — particularly around the ear and hairline — to ensure incision sites remain inconspicuous even with shorter hairstyles. A facelift scar hidden today can become exposed years later if a hairline recedes, so Dr. Kim plans incisions with a male patient's likely future hair pattern in mind, not just their current one.
Men also tend to bleed more during surgery than women. This is largely because more extensive facial hair follicles bring greater vascularity to the skin. Men also have thicker skin, stronger ligament structure, and bulkier facial muscle, all of which need to be handled and tightened differently during surgery.
Beard and sideburn growth patterns are mapped carefully before surgery. Facial hair can help camouflage healing incisions in some locations, but it also means incisions have to be planned around natural hair growth rather than through it, so the beard pattern isn't disrupted or displaced.
Because of concern for social stigma, men tend to be more focused on recovery time and on outcomes that look completely natural, without any tell-tale sign of having "work done." The goal in male facial surgery is never to soften or feminize male features — it's to restore strong, defined proportions that read as simply well-rested and healthy.
In Dr. Kim's practice, the most common facial surgeries for aging male patients are hair transplant, eyelid surgery, face/neck lift, direct neck lift, and midface volumization. Male patients also frequently pursue laser skin resurfacing and facial fat transfer to address texture and volume loss alongside surgical lifting.
While techniques may be similar to those used for women, procedures are carefully adjusted to preserve or enhance masculine features. Eyelid surgery is performed with a more conservative lift to avoid an overdone or "wide-eyed" look, and procedures like neck lifts or jawline contouring are planned to emphasize strong, angular lines. The goal is always natural results that restore a refreshed, masculine appearance without obvious signs of surgery.
Recovery times vary by procedure, but many men prioritize low-downtime options. Planning surgery around time off or working remotely during recovery helps, as does minimizing strenuous activity, sleeping with the head elevated, and following all postoperative care instructions closely. Dr. Kim can also recommend the least invasive technique that still delivers the results you want.
One of the primary goals with male facial surgery is subtle, refreshed results rather than dramatic changes that draw attention. Most men simply look more rested, defined, and youthful without obvious signs of surgery — achieved through conservative, natural-looking technique from an experienced surgeon.
"At 63 years old having a facelift and necklift surgery was a huge decision to make. Dr. Kim was very professional and explained everything in detail. And always with a smile. I felt very comfortable there."
"Dr. Kim did a great job and his staff is wonderful. Would go back to him again."
"Lovely office... girls are great and Dr. Kim is the best."
Consultations are available at our Rochester and Manhattan offices. Surgery is performed in Syracuse, New York, at our accredited surgical suite, and patients travel to Syracuse for the procedure.
Patients from New York City stay at our guest house in Syracuse for about two weeks after a facelift, mini facelift or neck lift, and for the first week after eyelid surgery, brow lift or rhinoplasty, and return home after their follow-up visits. Patients from Rochester stay at a local hotel the first night and then return home, and they return to Syracuse for their follow-up visits.