Irish males go all figure-conscious with ‘man tucks’

BELT-tightening is never easy to swallow but it’s becoming more palatable for the growing number of figure-conscious Irish men who are opting for tummy tucks.

Irish males go all figure-conscious with  ‘man tucks’

One cosmetic surgery clinic has reported a surge in the number of men having the procedure this year, with 43% more patients signing up for the operation in January and February compared with the same period last year and bookings continuing to rise.

Dubbed the “man tuck”, medics say the procedure, which involves removing excess fat and skin across the midriff, stitching the stomach muscles tighter together and creating a new bellybutton, is most popular among the 35-plus age group.

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