More Men Getting Plastic Surgery (Though They're Not Likely to Talk About It)

More and more men are willing to have a little nip and tuck to improve the way they look and feel, but many of them aren't quite ready to let the world know about it.

"Even though cosmetic surgery procedures are on the rise in men and some don't mind sharing their experiences, overall most men will not and choose to be more discreet," said Mayo Clinic Florida plastic surgeon Sarvam TerKonda, who also serves as medical director of Mayo's Breast Center.

Cosmetic surgery has always been more popular with women patients than with men, but according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the demand for plastic surgery procedures increased nearly 9 percent in 2010, with men accounting for 8 percent of the total.

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SOURCE: Jacksonville