You’ve certainly heard by now that more men are receiving Botox, or “Brotox” as it’s become known, and other medical aesthetic procedures. More than a million men received medical aesthetic procedures in 2016, including Botox, dermal fillers, and laser hair removal, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
The desire to look younger and more competitive in the workplace, the proliferation of photo-sharing platforms, and the increasing social acceptability of cosmetic treatments have all contributed to this current fad. Here are some of the most well-liked male medical aesthetic trends just in time for Father’s Day.
CoolSculpting
Everyone wants to look great in swimwear this summer. To that end, CoolSculpting is an excellent option. Fat cells under the skin are the focus of this treatment, which uses controlled cooling to destroy them. A more toned and sculpted appearance is achieved as a result of the body’s natural processing of fat and elimination of these dead cells. Fat cells eliminated with CoolSculpting are gone for good, making the procedure permanent.
Botox
Women have been using Botox for years in an attempt to stop the clock. More males are now starting to follow their example. The number of male patients receiving Botox climbed from 313,519 in 2005 to 447,508 in 2016, a 70% rise. Botox can be used to temporarily smooth out crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead creases for a refreshed appearance. The effects will remain for about three to four months.
Anti-Aging Dermal Fillers
Wrinkles are a common early indicator of aging. The volume of our faces also tends to diminish with age. Men can benefit from dermal fillers (such as Juvederm and Restylane) by achieving a fuller, smoother appearance. Facial fillers can be utilized to correct a rounded jaw, slim down jowls, and augment a weak chin. The average duration of dermal fillers is between 6 and 18 months.
Kybella
Have you heard that guys with submental fullness (a double chin) can be perceived as older and heavier than they are? Any man, regardless of how muscular or average his body is, can develop a double chin. Kybella is effective in this situation. Kybella is an artificial version of the naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, which aids in fat absorption by the body. It reduces the appearance of a double chin by destroying fat cells when injected into the submental fat.
Removing Hair With a Laser
Unlike conventional procedures, such as shaving or waxing, laser hair removal is not painful. According to ASPS, there were around 194,015 male patients who underwent laser hair removal in 2016. Rather than having all of their hair shaved off, most guys would prefer to have it thinned out. Men typically get their sideburns, chest, face, belly, back, and arms treated. In most cases, eight sessions are recommended for optimal outcomes.