{"id":27224,"date":"2021-10-07T10:27:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=27224"},"modified":"2021-10-07T10:27:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:27:56","slug":"the-rise-of-brotox-why-more-men-are-getting-facial-injections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/news\/the-rise-of-brotox-why-more-men-are-getting-facial-injections\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rise of Brotox: Why More Men are Getting Facial Injections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Written by Marissa Abdo, MS, RN, CANS and Morgan Renfro, RN, CANS are the founders of Scottsdale-based Lumen + Bevel Aesthetics<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Men can\u2019t get enough of Botox! After adapting to hybrid work schedules where they stare at themselves on video chats, the \u201cZoom Effect\u201d has more men feeling dissatisfied with their appearance. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons<\/a> (ASPS), Botox injections are the #1 cosmetic procedure requested by men. In fact, men across the U.S. get more than half a million<\/a> Botox injections every year and the pandemic has only increased that number because men are in search of a more youthful appearance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Botox market has traditionally been dominated by women, men are changing the stigma because wrinkles, unfortunately, are universal. However, wrinkles aren\u2019t the only reason men are opting to get Botox injections. From enhancing their appearance and boosting self-esteem to tackling a plethora of health issues, the list of reasons men are choosing treatments is getting longer and longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, men want to stay competitive in today\u2019s job market and that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean being the top salesman in the company. Men want to look as youthful as their male counterparts at work because they see them as competition. After spending nearly two years analyzing their reflection on video conferences, men are more conscious than ever about their appearance and signs of aging, which means they\u2019re noticing fine lines and wrinkles more than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, with the rise of social media and online dating apps, the fear of someone swiping left has increased the urgency for men to look their best online. First impressions are everything and if a potential match swipes left, it\u2019s a serious shot to their ego. Botox injections allow men to put their best face forward and hopefully snag a partner at first glance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For men already in a relationship, it\u2019s common that their significant other has something to do with them enhancing their appearance. It\u2019s no surprise that women are obsessed with aesthetic treatments because they are FDA-approved and very effective. A large number of male patients report that their significant other pushed them to keep up their youthful look. Men and women develop wrinkles at different speeds. Men who care about their partner\u2019s opinion will most likely take the plunge to keep them happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s becoming more important for partners to find each other physically attractive for years to come and Botox is an effective answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, Botox has been proven to treat several health-related issues. Botox injections are most commonly known to have the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the face, but many male patients get injections to help prevent chronic migraines, calm cervical dystonia (neck spasms), prevent excessive sweating, and even ease depression.
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If aesthetic injections are in your future and you\u2019ve never had them before, it\u2019s important to have a conversation with your provider and ask them the following questions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n