Why more men are choosing Botox to gain aesthetic looks

I am just Kenrdquo With these simple lines Greta Gerwig turned Ryan Goslingrsquos Ken into a new standard for male aesthetics in her film Barbie While it is easier for Gosling with his blessed genetics to uphold that standard it is causing turmoil among menSince its discovery in the 1970s Botulinum Toxin AKA Botox has been a prevalent antiageing solution Over time its usage has grown especially among men The American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that the number of men opting for Botox surgeries has gone up by 400 per cent since 2000 Over 4 50000 men in the United States underwent treatment in 2018 Hence the term BrotoxBut is this just another passing aesthetic trend that has resurfaced due to the cultlike success of a feelgood fantasy flick or is there a genuine rise in awareness among men towards beauty City dermatologists and a Botox user share their insights on this KenundrumPeople are more awareI have seen an increasing number of men choose Botox in the last five years It is a myth that the procedure is unsafe Accessibility of information and treatment has resulted in better exposure among people Over 75 per cent of our clientele comes from professional and business circles Their concerns range from aesthetic to health related While a majority of them mdash specifically in the age groups of 35 to 45 years mdash focus on chiselled jaw lines or reducing dynamic lines on their faces also a few opt for it to treat hyperhidrosis excessive sweating as well Men often turn to Botox to treat crowrsquos feet forehead expression lines bunny lines or glabellar lines We choose to focus on dynamic lines since the procedure is more effective on themDr Chytra V Anand celebrity cosmetic dermatologistRise of aestheticsThe cosmetic industry has surged in the last decade These days many men are opting for preventive Botox treatments to tackle age lines A large number of them fall between the ages of 35 to 45 years Some of them also opt for the procedure for aesthetics such as a sculpted jaw line I am all for preventive procedures but they are not a means to make you look younger Many celebrities for instance Tom Cruise choose to keep their crowrsquos feet since it makes them look their age while retaining an aesthetic appearance Opting for such a procedure is also a matter of selfesteem If you feel that your facial lines are affecting your selfbelief or your career Botox might be a solution One of my patients was a teacher whose frown lines made children fearful of her In such cases it can help the individual to regain their confidenceDr Pallavi Sule dermatologist and aesthetic physicianVisual aftereffectsMen choose Botox for a number of reasons With the rise of social media and online dating they are motivated to maintain their appearances more than ever before People also spend a lot of time at home and look at themselves all day on Zoom cameras They notice more wrinkles and often step in to request treatments While treatments are common among patients above 30 years we observe that the majority of patients in their late 20s and 30s come in with early signs of ageing and opt for the procedure It usually lasts between four to six months and results appear within 36 hours Botox can also treat blepharospasm excessive blinking strabismus lazy eye and hyperhidrosis excessive sweating among other ailmentsDr Raina Nahar consultant dermatology PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre KharThe definitive checklist Face the musicGosling as Kengtgt Since Botox involves treating a muscle it is not reccommended for people with muscular disordersgtgt If the patient has undergone a cosmetic procedure in the past and frequently it needs to be taken into accountgtgt Botox is the most effective treatment on dynamic lines It is also a safe way to provide an aesthetic lookgtgt Do not ignore expert advice when it comes to postprocedural caregtgt If you are a stageonscreen performer who depends on facial expressions avoid extensive procedures It will become a hindranceCase StudyBotox can treat several issues such as facial asymmetry Representation PicA choice for the futureAs a model I spend most of my time in front of the camera Since facial expression is unavoidable frown lines are an occupational hazard Reading about Botox and its exaggerated risks on Google almost deterred me but I chose to go ahead and speak with the experts before making a decision It took me four to five sessions of counselling before taking the step In hindsight I am glad that I took this decision because the effects were visible within the week It has also worked to improve my selfesteem which is an important part of the modelling industryMumbaibased model 33 name withheld on requestMale celebs with Botoxgtgt David Hasselhoffgtgt Simon Cowellgtgt Barry Manilowgtgt Mickey Rourkegtgt Steven Tylergtgt Burt Reynolds