In the past, there was a social stigma attached to men seeking cosmetic treatment. However, in today’s society seeking medical advice and treatment to improve your looks is no longer the preserve of women and cosmetic procedures among men are on the rise. When it comes to Botox treatment, around 15 to 30 percent of patients are male, but the exact number is dependent on your location. It is now the most popular non-surgical procedure amongst men.

The motivation behind seeking Botox treatment varies between individuals. Some men seek Botox treatment in the belief it will boost their chances on the singles scene, and experience a confidence boost as a result of the procedure. But for many men, Botox is seen as a career investment. The most commonly treated area in men is the frown lines between the eyes. If these lines are deep, they can cause a person to look angry even when their expression is neutral. Removing these lines can give a person a more ‘approachable’ appearance, which can be a career advantage for many men whether they are a salesman who needs to appear friendly or an attorney who needs to make a good impression in the court room.

Men sometimes require a much higher dose of Botox than women to reduce frown lines because of their stronger and more bulky musculature. This is particularly true if the frontal portion is being treated. Doctors will, however, exercise caution when injecting Botox into other areas, especially around the eyebrows. Injecting too much Botox above the brow area can give the eyebrows an arched and immobile appearance. This can either make the patient look permanently startled or slightly feminine. Similarly, the doctor will try to avoid administering too high a dose when treating crows feet in order to avoid the ‘wide eyed’ look which many women aspire to, but which can cause embarrassment to a male patient. Your chances of receiving satisfactory results from your Botox treatment will be greatly increased if you opt for a clinic or doctor with exemplary qualifications and who are experienced in the procedure.

Men can also benefit from the medical applications of Botox. Recent findings have now found that Botox injections can help men with enlarged prostates – a condition which affects more than half of men over the age of 60. Around 75 percent of patients taking part in recent clinical trials reported a marked improvement in their symptoms after receiving an injection of Botox into their prostate gland. Other medical applications of Botox, common to both men and women, are the treatment of hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating), migraines, debilitating muscle spasms, anal fissures and certain eye disorders.

Botox treatment is an extremely quick procedure. No anaesthetic is required, although the patient may experience some pain as the needle is inserted. Treatment takes less than 15 minutes and you can resume your normal routine immediately. The recovery period is very short. A little soreness and bruising are common, but this should disappear after a few days and you can then enjoy the results of Botox treatment for several months before the effects wear off.