Botox for men
Most men who come to us are understandably skeptical about this treatment, although this skepticism is largely based on misunderstandings about wrinkle treatment with Botox. Many believe that Botox is only for upper-class women who want an expressionless, wrinkle-free, smooth face, or what is often called the "Hollywood look."
TBL Medical believes that adult men should have some lines and wrinkles on their faces, as this is what makes a man masculine. Botox treatment can help you limit the signs of aging on your face without removing the natural masculine features that we believe a man should have. Our goal is to take years off your perceived age without anyone being able to tell that you have had the treatment. Over the past 10 years, we have treated thousands of men with this treatment and can safely say that we have become specialists in making men look younger without making them look like they have had treatment.
Click on the image for a larger version. Before and after Botox treatment. Image courtesy of Allergan.
Signs of aging for men
A typical sign of aging that adds many years to a man's perceived age is the wrinkles between the eyebrows on the forehead. As we get older, the muscles between the eyebrows contract, creating permanent wrinkles often referred to as "frown lines." Although this wrinkle is not prominent in all men, this contraction often creates a tired and worn facial expression.
By injecting Botox into this muscle, we can relax it and thus create a more relaxed, younger and alert facial expression, without inhibiting the person's facial expressions.
Find a photo of yourself from 10-15 years ago and try to see what has changed compared to today. Most people will see that their face has a few more wrinkles than before, which is of course completely normal. However, it is the contraction of the eyebrows and the area around the eyes that makes you appear older. By relaxing the muscles around your eyes and forehead, you will appear more alert and younger.
Another typical sign of aging in men is smile lines, or "crow's feet" as they are also called. These are permanent deep wrinkles around the eyes that typically appear in men just over the age of 30. As with frown lines, we can easily remove these wrinkles by relaxing the muscle that causes the skin to contract.
This is done without you noticing any difference in the way you express yourself, and it is of course impossible for others to see that you have had treatment.
Click on the image for a larger version. Image courtesy of the manufacturer.
How does the treatment work?
It is important to understand that the treatment techniques used to treat a man are different from those used for women.
TBL Medical specializes in distinguishing between treatments for men and women and uses techniques tailored to men.
The treatment itself takes only 10 minutes, and we will always conduct a consultation to explain what you can expect from the treatment. It is important to understand the anatomy of the facial muscles, and we always strive to ensure that men retain their masculine facial expressions even after Botox treatment.
Botox injections are the easiest way to rejuvenate your appearance without resorting to invasive treatments such as surgery.
Who is a good candidate for this treatment?
Men who are starting to see wrinkles or lines around their eyes, forehead, or between their eyebrows will benefit greatly from this treatment. If you want to have a more alert appearance, this is the fastest, least invasive cosmetic procedure for achieving good results. It is often men aged 30-40 and above who want to minimize the first signs of aging.
Although the treatment itself will produce fantastic results, it is not a permanent solution. The results will usually last for around 3-4 months, after which further treatments will be necessary to maintain the results.
Who chooses this treatment?
Men aged 30 to 60 who feel younger than their perceived age. Everyone from business leaders and businesspeople to carpenters undergo this treatment to achieve a more relaxed and younger facial expression. Often not only because of deep permanent wrinkles, but also because of a desire to appear more alert. The treatment is suitable for anyone who wants to feel a little better, without those closest to them being able to see that you have actually done anything.
Botox for sweat treatment, also known as hyperhidrosis, is something men do more often than women. Many men experience unsightly "sweat rings" when wearing shirts at work. By undergoing Botox treatment under the armpits, this will disappear completely.