A round of applause for the lads! The Benefits of Botox for Men.It may come as a surprise to learn that males 18 and older make up a surprisingly large portion of the growing market for non-invasive cosmetic operations.
Millions of men are turning to non- and minimally-invasive procedures to look younger, sexier, and more competitive in the workplace, proving what millions of women have known for at least a decade: medical aesthetics like botulinum toxin type A (Botox) are relatively painless and exceptionally efficient ways to look and feel their best. There is a growing trend of guys getting Botox injections, or “Brotox,” and it’s not going away anytime soon.
Increases in the popularity of non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox and dermal fillers for women and men as well as cosmetic laser operations can be attributed to advancements in these treatments’ safety, effectiveness, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
More than $2.7 billion was spent on injectables in 2016, up 4% from 2015, and approximately 450,000 men received injections, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Let’s get into the topic of why so many men are seeking out non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox, dermal fillers, and the like.
Do People Buy More Botox and Dermal Fillers Because of Selfies and Social Media?
Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone is becoming vainer lately? Maybe. Unfortunately, with the widespread availability of digital cameras, selfie sticks, and social media, we are constantly bombarded with our digital photographs. It’s not always easy to ignore negative thoughts and feelings when you focus on flaws you perceive in yourself. However, this goes beyond that. There seems to be an increasing tolerance for both genders making little modifications here and there, perhaps as a result of celebrities’ readiness to Tweet and Instagram what they’ve done. Since we may expect to keep working for longer, we might as well make an effort to appear as good as we feel and maintain our competitive edge in the workplace. Wrinkles in your early years need not be as unavoidable as a later retirement age.
More Ways that Dermal Fillers and Botox for Men Can Be Useful
Cosmetic injectables can do more than just fill in lines and increase volume; they can also boost self-esteem. As well as reducing wrinkles, Botox can also be used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and a gummy smile. Juvederm and other dermal fillers can be used to give the appearance of a non-surgical nose job by smoothing out any bumps there may be. To get a more symmetrical look between the breadth of the bridge and the tip, for example, Juvederm can be used to broaden a constricted nasal bridge following injection to produce volume and a personalized lift. Injecting Juvederm into the nasal spine can help increase the projection and rotation of the nose by providing support for the tip. The non-invasive Juvederm nose job requires little to no recovery time and can last up to two years.
What Should We Do About Men’s Unwanted Body Hair?
However, while women have been the primary demographic seeking out laser hair reduction for quite some time, guys are beginning to embrace the procedure in greater numbers in recent years. If you’re a man with thick hair on your back, chest, or arms/legs and you’ve been self-conscious about showing it in public, laser hair reduction may be able to help. For some, this may be the catalyst for a complete paradigm shift in how they approach life.
How About Those Persistent Love Handles, Anyway?
Several non-invasive methods, including fat freezing/melting, radiofrequency/assisted technology, and ultrasound-assisted technology, have led to the availability of a wide range of body contouring equipment on the market. Each of these techniques is preferable to more intrusive and potentially dangerous methods like classical liposuction.
New Injectable Treatment for Double Chin
KYBELLA is a non-human/non-animal formulation of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat, and was recently approved by the FDA to treat moderate to many cases of submental (under chin) fat. Kybella, when injected into subcutaneous fat, kills the fat cells there. Destroying fat cells prevents them from ever accumulating again. A double chin that has bothered someone for years can disappear with the help of the prescribed treatments. More so than standard liposuction, KYBELLA really firms and tightens the treatment area.
In summary, the use of non-invasive cosmetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, and other injectables, as well as laser, intense pulsed light (IPL), radio frequency, and cooling/freezing technology, will continue to grow. Furthermore, more men will choose non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox injections. If only we could agree on a catchy phrase for male patients of dermal fillers and other forms of body reshaping! Brotox is hard to beat.