Brotox: Botox for Men

Men want to look good too, and they’re turning to the same cosmetic procedures as women for fighting the signs of aging and improving their overall appearance and self-confidence. This includes getting Botox treatments — and Brotox generates plenty of questions.

Plastic Surgery for Men

Between 2000 and 2015, the number of men getting cosmetic procedures like Botox increased by 339%. Why are men suddenly drawn to plastic surgery? Probably because they figured out what women have known for decades — with a little help, your youthful look can last a long time.

Many men are using plastic surgery to maintain a competitive edge in the workplace. They fear losing their positions to younger men as they climb the corporate ladder. Men also get encouragement from the women in their lives to use the same age-fighting tools that women use.

Responding to the demand, plastic surgeons cater to male clientele with advertising and services designed specifically for them. More men are included in the before and after photos, and cosmetic procedure packages are built with a decidedly male theme.

What Is Brotox?

Brotox is exactly what it sounds like — Botox for men. Just like regular Botox procedures, Brotox refers to injections of Botox for men’s facial lines, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, horizontal forehead lines, and smoker lines around the mouth. Brotox smoothes away these wrinkles. These types of cosmetic procedures are generally quick and easy, and they require minimal downtime.

Final Brotox results will usually appear about a week after treatment and last anywhere from three to six months. Because the procedure is fast and convenient, most people find that scheduling routine appointments and appropriately spacing them out throughout the year is easy to balance with their already full calendars.

Anti-Aging for Men

The rise of social media and the increased pressure to meet society’s expectations has made looking your best essential. With a growing focus on anti-aging for men, and prominent publications like GQ and Forbes curating anti-aging product suggestions, more males are beginning to look into their options for preserving their youthful appearance. Now more than ever, men are exploring their skincare product options and developing daily regimes.

Although there’s no magic potion to reverse the signs of aging, the market is saturated with cosmetic products to enhance your youthful glow and cover up the effects of growing older. While numerous serums, soaps, and moisturizers can help you along your anti-aging journey, a good skincare routine can only get you so far.

Most men begin with anti-aging treatments that make them feel comfortable, such as trading in their bar soap for an anti-aging cleanser, then branch out to other treatments. They hear everyone talking about Botox. They know their wives and sisters have tried it, so it’s easy and safe. A painless injectable procedure like Botox is not intimidating and offers a great place to start.

When they see the results they like, men tend to add other injectables to their anti-aging cosmetic regimen. Filling a few lines and wrinkles around the eyes can give men the confidence to date younger women, another current trend. As their comfort level increases, men may expand into other cosmetic procedures and surgical solutions to address their aging and body image issues.

Benefits of Brotox for Men

As an anti-aging procedure, Brotox offers many advantages to those who begin getting injections. Here are some of the main ways Brotox could benefit you:

• Lessen your signs of aging: By decreasing naturally occurring wrinkles and fine lines from laughing, squinting, or smiling, Botox injections can effectively reduce common indications of aging.
• Give you an employment advantage: Men who look older or more tired may be assumed to be less likely to succeed in the quickly evolving and technologically advancing modern workforce. A fresher, younger-looking face could lead to you landing a promotion more quickly due to appearing more up to date for the job.
• Save your time: Brotox treatments do not take much time, and they allow men to return to work immediately without severe side effects. Botox injections also have lasting results, which means men can go many months before needing a follow-up treatment.
• Boost your self-confidence: Putting a bit of extra care and effort into enhancing your appearance through Botox injections may result in elevated self-esteem. You might also feel better about yourself in general.

Alternative Uses for Botox

Botox injections can do more than just smooth away lines and wrinkles. Some of the reasons men choose Botox include:

• Relieving migraines.
• Reducing underarm sweating.
• Helping with depression.

Some other conditions that Botox may soon be approved to treat include:

• Premature ejaculation.
• Abnormal heartbeat.
• Extremely cold hands.
• Severe neck spasms.

In the last decade, the surge in cosmetic surgery has partly been due to men jumping into the game and realizing the anti-aging benefits of popular treatments like Botox. As the industry continues to grow and develop new procedures, men will be able to take advantage of the benefits of Botox and other treatments beyond just appearance.

Schedule a Botox Consultation

Dr. Brought is a male Botox plastic surgeon who provides advanced skincare and cosmetic surgery services to men and women in the Nashville, Franklin, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga regions. To schedule a consultation or find out if Botox is right for you, contact the staff at Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute at 615.791.9090.