Cosmetic procedures aren’t just for women anymore. More men are now turning to Botox to help boost their confidence, sex lives and careers.
“Brotox” is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the fact that botulinum toxin injections have become much more popular among men. It’s a play on the popular brand name, Botox. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 265,000 botulinum toxin treatments were administered to men in 2020. This trend may just be here to stay.
Botox is an FDA-approved neurotoxin that freezes muscle tissue in the targeted injection sites. This helps to relax wrinkles, improve facial contours and prevent fine lines from deepening over time.
It’s most commonly used to treat the following cosmetic issues:
Aesthetic treatments are often seen as something that only women do to look younger. However, men account for more and more aesthetic procedures than before as they realize that simple cosmetic procedures can help them look and feel their best.
Radiating youthful vigor can be a major asset in dating, careers, social media and other aspects of a man’s life. As the stigma of cosmetic treatments continues to diminish, men are more open to and interested in Botox than ever before.
Botox is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that is great for a wide range of people. In general, men who meet the following criteria are excellent candidates for Botox:
Good candidates for Botox injections will also have reasonable, healthy expectations about the results Botox can offer. Men who are unsure should schedule a consultation with an experienced board-ceritifed plastic surgeon to discuss their goals and the results they hope to achieve.
Like many nonsurgical aesthetic treatments, the results from Botox are temporary but in general, results can last four to six months on average.
Men should also expect to need more units of Botox than women simply because their muscle tissue is thicker and more robust.
In most cases, Botox treatments take less than an hour to complete and have no real downtime. Some bruising and swelling around the injection site is normal, but it typically resolves quickly.
Men can expect to see fine lines and shallow wrinkles disappear, and deeper furrows should look less pronounced and less noticeable. In addition, Botox can help prevent the formation of new wrinkles due to repetitive motions and facial expressions.