by Kristy Como Armand
Once considered the domain of women, cosmetic injections such as Botox and Dysport are now being embraced by men who want to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. In recent years, cosmetic injections have seen a surge in popularity among men. The stigma that once surrounded male cosmetic procedures is fading as more men prioritize their appearance and self-care.
“Women are not alone in their worries about wrinkles and desire to have a youthful appearance. Men have the same concerns,” says Emily Wyninger, FNP-C, nurse practitioner and cosmetic injection specialist with Guillermo Family Medicine Clinic. “Men are staying in the workforce longer and maintaining a more active lifestyle as they age. These injections provide an easy, effective way to address some of the more prominent signs of aging, helping men look as young as they feel.”
Wyninger explains that Botox and Dysport are both FDA-approved and use a type of botulinum toxin to temporarily relax facial muscles whose repetitive movements cause stubborn forehead wrinkles and frown lines. “By relaxing the muscles, the skin above them softens, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin. These types of injections are most effective for treating these dynamic wrinkles that occur when you smile, laugh or frown. After many years of making the same facial expressions, deep horizontal and vertical wrinkles form in the forehead and between the eyes. Because men have larger muscles in these areas, this effect is often more noticeable.”
Wyninger says Dysport works particularly well on the vertical lines between the brow, which is much more common in men than women. “This area is difficult to treat, and one that really bothers men, because they feel it causes them to look like they are angry all the time.”
Another reason cosmetic injection treatments appeal to men is the treatment literally takes only minutes. “There is no down time,” says Wyninger. “You can come in for the injection, which takes just minutes, and go right back to work. The results are almost immediately visible, with full effect evident within a few days. There are no side effects, and the results can last for months.”
For more information about Botox or Dysport, call (337) 419-1958.
