I recently caught an episode of Extreme Makeover on television. Two men in their 40's were chosen by the show to receive a head-to-toe makeover that included cosmetic surgery. In six weeks wrinkles were zapped into oblivion, droopy eyelids were stitched away, and teeth so perfect even Tom Cruise would be envious. If you can look half your age and this good, no wonder men are advocating cosmetic surgery. Times certainly have changed. Why do only women get to have all the fun?

Men are not impervious to having bad self image. And why not? Women are not the only ones who can be born with a nose that is too big, or a chin that is too small. Bad teeth, wrinkles, and a double chin can look as unattractive on a man as they are on women. It did not take long for cosmetic companies to realize a new market - moisturizers, eye cream, facial scrubs, and manicure sets. Just For Men. Forbes has reported a whopping 44% increase in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures from 2000 - 2005.

According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, these are the top male cosmetic procedures performed nationwide in 2005.