When most people think of cosmetic anti-aging treatments like Botox, they often assume that women are the only ones who use them. However, recent trends show that male Botox use has increased by over 350% in just 16 years. This trend points to a dramatic shift in the stigma behind botox, but why? What factors led to this influx of male botox patients?
In the past, male Botox was a sort of taboo subject. Even male celebrities would deny claims of using the treatment, despite how obvious the changes in their physical appearance may have been. This hush-hush mentality discouraged Botox use for men or at least made them feel that if they did get Botox, they most definitely shouldn’t bring it up over happy hour with their friends. Recently, however, this mindset has completely changed. Men are becoming more and more proactive about maintaining their appearance or improving areas of their body they feel could use improvement. In turn, social standards are changing too. Now, competition at work means that to be successful, you should also look successful. People are turning to Botox and other treatments to keep up with their younger counterparts entering the workforce. In fact, a study by Whitney Bowe, MD reports that “a youthful appearance allows employees to generate more revenue than their older looking peers.” So, now that we know why Botox is becoming more popular in the male population let’s discuss how this treatment is benefitting the men who use it. Botox is most commonly used to treat:
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