Men it’s OK to Take Care of Yourself
While it can take guys a fraction of the time to get ready for date night compared to the ladies, that doesn’t mean men aren’t spending time on their appearance. Each year more men are seeking aesthetic treatments to enhance and rejuvenate their appearance. From manscaping to fillers and laser hair reduction, men have a lot of options to enhance their features and reduce personal grooming time (we’re looking at you laser hair treatment!).
So, what are all the treatment options you ask?
Botox to Smooth Wrinkles
Neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport are possibly the most popular way to reduce facial wrinkles. This quick, simple procedure can smooth your wrinkles—like crow’s feet and frown lines—to restore your youthful appearance. (Don’t let Tim Allen’s hilarious and seriously exaggerated Botox experience in Christmas with the Kranks deter you.) The injections take a few days to kick in and usually last a few months. So, leave your preconceptions at the door and check out this quick and easy way to look younger.
Fillers to Refine Your Jawline
Do you wish your jawline were stronger? Fillers can help. Whether your weak jawline is hereditary, the result of fat under your chin, or thanks to natural aging, fillers can add definition and help lift, tone, and tighten your profile. Your provider can combine injectable fillers like Juvéderm, Voluma, Restylane Defyne or Lyft with targeted fat reducing treatments—such as Kybella—to get you that chiseled jaw with a minimal downtime!
Kybella to Ditch That Double Chin
Double chins can be exceptionally hard to get rid of--even with diet and exercise. But with two to four treatments of Kybella, you can kiss that extra chin goodbye for good! Unlike liposuction, Kybella is a completely non-surgical way to melt fat deposits away and restore definition to the upper neck. This injectable treatment is made from deoxycholic acid, an agent the human body produces naturally to help metabolize fat. Kybella is exceptionally popular with men, especially those looking for a better (and more comfortable) fit for their jacket and tie.
Laser Treatment to Remove Unwanted Hair
Do you have hair in all the wrong places? A series of 6-10 non-invasive laser hair removal treatments can permanently eliminate hair on virtually any area of the body or face. Just imagine never having to worry about that back hair again!
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Hair Restoration
If you’re experiencing thinning hair, you don’t have to live with it forever. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair restoration treatments use the platelets from your own blood to stimulate hair growth. During the process, a small vial of blood is taken from your arm. This vial is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells and plasma. The resulting platelet-rich plasma–often called “liquid gold”–is then activated and injected into the scalp. Most patients will need about three sessions initially (one per month) to see optimal results, followed by a booster treatment three months after the last treatment in the initial series has been completed.
Skin Rejuvenation to Look Years Younger
Healthy skin can take years off your perceived age. Thankfully, there are several great treatment options to promote cell turnover and give you healthy, youthful skin. These treatments can help you ditch everything from rosacea and acne scars to dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. You will usually need multiple treatments for best results.
Chemical Peels - They are a great option for anyone looking to erase skin imperfections left over from sun exposure, such as fine wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. These treatments exfoliate the skin and dissolve the outer layers of damaged skin to restore a youthful appearance.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation - Treatments like intense pulse light (IPL) and broadband light (BBL) are common, non-invasive laser treatments that use light to reach damaged layers of the skin and enhance the production of collagen. They can also precisely target specific areas, such as sunspots.
Microneedling - Microneedling techniques can stimulate your body’s natural collagen reproduction to give you smoother, more youthful skin. This treatment can incorporate platelet-rich plasma (what is used in the PRP hair restoration treatment) to further promote naturally smooth, tighter skin.
Testosterone Treatments to Improve Health
Hormones (or the lack thereof) are essential to a properly functioning bodily system and can have a major impact on your overall health and well-being. When men experience low testosterone, the hormonal imbalance can manifest itself in a variety of physical, mental, and emotional ways. Symptoms can include everything from hair loss and erectile dysfunction to irritability and depression. Fortunately, testosterone replacement therapy is available in several forms. Most men who undergo testosterone treatments report improvement in their energy levels, sex drive, and even the quality of their erections. They can also experience increases in bone density, muscle mass, and insulin sensitivity. For this it is best to check with your physician or seek out someone who specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy.
Everyone wants to look their best, and men are no exception. With today’s science and aesthetic treatments, it’s easier than ever to make that happen.