A wrinkle in fine

Cosmetic surgery is a part of a multi-billion dollar industry that feeds on the insecurities and fears of those not wanting to be unattractive, or grow older as the pages on the calendar flip, one by one.

About a decade ago, more than 90% of cosmetic surgery patients were women. The most popular and prevalent procedures included breast implants, tummy tucks and liposuction.

Now, the tides have changed and there’s a new face in the industry: men. They make up almost 30% of all patients waiting to be sliced and diced by the sharp instruments of qualified doctors.

Typically, those who get a nip-and-tuck are businessmen who want to appear more youthful, next to younger employees. These procedures can be expensed since it's deemed important in the cutthroat world of dollars and sense, where the next generation are nipping at the heels of their more established counterparts.

But, for some reason, younger men are also getting work done.

It's understandable if they require surgery for something they’re been uncomfortable/unhappy with for years (noses, ears, etc.). But when you hear (or see) men getting Botox and Restylene injections, it makes me wonder how many wrinkles can a 30-year-old have?

The only wrinkle I have is the one that goes down the crack of my ass.

I know people in their mid-to-late 30s who don’t have a line on their face, so I know - to these younger men - it's all a matter of vanity. Do they even realize they're immobilizing their faces while inflating them up to appear younger?

True, when I’m older (and hopefully, wealthier), I’d like to get a few alterations because even the finest of suits can get out of shape with constant use.

Until then, I’ll just grow older gracefully... and hang out with people who look a hell of a lot older than I do.

Note: Happy birthday, Superman. From, Boy Wonder.