The Superhero-Inspired Features Men Want

Recently, thousands of fans flooded downtown San Diego to catch a glimpse of their favorite superheroes at Comic-Con. Crowds watched as Superman, Batman and the X-Men sat on panels to discuss their upcoming flicks. For many male fans in the audience, it was nearly impossible not to envy the looks of actors like Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Hugh Jackman.

As a prominent San Diego plastic surgeon, Dr. Abhay Gupta works with many plastic surgery patients that want to imitate the chiseled faces and sculpted bodies of the real-life Batman and Superman.

Here are some of the commonly requested, superhero-inspired features that Dr. Gupta encounters:

Strong Jawline

Most men don’t visit Dr. Gupta and specifically request a jawline makeover; many of them simply feel that their facial features should look more prominent. In some of these cases, Dr. Gupta can immediately recognize that the chin and jawline area needs to be refined. Placing a chin implant gives the jaw greater definition and more projection. Ultrasound or laser treatment can also tighten the neck skin to enhance the prominence of the chin, and dermal fillers can extend the jawline. The granite-jawed result is reminiscent of actors like Chris Pratt (of “Guardians of the Galaxy”) or Chris Evans (most recent Captain America).

Flat Chest

Superhero uniforms are designed to show off a strong, masculine looking chest. There is no room for man boobs in Iron Man’s suit! Male breast reduction combines liposuction and excision techniques to eliminate excess fat and glandular tissue. After surgery, the chest looks flatter and feels firmer.

Sculpted Physique

Another hallmark of a superhero is a strong physique with minimal body fat. Spider-Man can’t scale buildings with a muffin top weighing him down. Plastic surgery cannot replace healthy diet and exercise, but it can target areas of stubborn fat and excess skin that won’t respond to workouts and diet. Liposuction can sculpt most areas of the body, including the upper and lower abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, upper arms, parts of the back, neck and chin. The treated area looks slimmer and better proportioned after liposuction. One of the most commonly treated areas is the waist. Proportionally speaking, a slimmer waist can make the shoulders look bigger (like the Hulk!).

To learn more about how Dr. Gupta can help you look and feel powerful, please contact our practice today. Call (858) 408-6100 to make an appointment with Dr. Gupta.

Fun Monthly Fact: The first official San Diego Comic-Con was held on August 1-3, 1970 at the US Grant hotel downtown with 300 attendees. Special guests included science fiction author Ray Bradbury and comic book artist Jack Kirby. From the start, the convention was designed to incorporate many aspects of pop culture in addition to comic book characters. The convention has now grown to over 140,000 attendees, filling the entire San Diego Convention Center to capacity every year!