Five popular aesthetics treatments for men

Aesthetics treatments for men are growing in popularity every day, although both surgical and non-surgical treatments did experience a dip in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now that life is almost back to normal, the so-called “Zoom Boom” of the COVID lockdowns has left its legacy – more and more of us want to look camera-ready and filter-perfect after a couple of years of staring at ourselves on a screen.

If you’re a man thinking about having aesthetic treatments for the first time – or even if you’re already a fan – there are probably many factors steering your decision.

Non-surgical aesthetics treatments are widely accepted as part of everyday beauty and grooming routines, so much so that 43% of UK adults are now considering aesthetic treatments.

Many male celebrities and influencers are open about how non-surgical aesthetics treatments help them to look and feel their very best in a wide range of situations.

Having the right treatments can help you feel great about your profile on a dating app or on social media, for example, or give you confidence to perform your best in a high-pressured work environment. They can help you to look refreshed, energetic and youthful – and who doesn’t get a boost from that?!

The appeal of many of the most popular non-surgical aesthetics treatments for men is that they can be performed quickly and with little to no downtime or aftercare. It’s possible to pop in to a clinic for wrinkle-relaxing injections during your lunchbreak and then carry on with your day.

So, what are the most popular aesthetic treatments for men right now? Here are five treatments that men at Medikaur love:

1. Wrinkle-relaxing injections

Injectable treatments such as wrinkle-relaxing injections are often described as a “gateway” into aesthetics and with good reason. If you’re looking for a natural-looking and minimally invasive treatment option that helps to smooth away those dynamic lines and wrinkles around your forehead and eyes, then wrinkle-relaxing injections are your answer.

They work by temporarily blocking targeted nerves to stop the muscles that cause expression wrinkles from contracting. The results of these injections last for about four to six months.

2. Dermal fillers

Youthful skin is packed full of plumping and hydrating proteins such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, by the time we hit our late 20s to early 30s, those proteins start to deplete, leading to the gradual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as a loss of volume in some areas of skin.

With dermal fillers, we inject a synthetic version of hyaluronic acid into targeted points on the face to smooth away wrinkles and restore some of that lush, youthful plumpness.

Changes to your appearance are subtle but instant and should improve over several days as the dermal fillers settle in your skin. The results last for around six months.

3. Jaw augmentation

One of the most popular aesthetics treatments for men worldwide (and reflected here at Medikaur) is jaw augmentation and sculpting using dermal fillers.

The loss of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin that we mentioned above means that the jawline eventually softens and gets looser, regardless of gender. This can lead to a jowly appearance and is a clear sign of ageing.

Masculine facial proportions tend to lean towards a stronger jawline than feminine proportions and it’s understandable if you want to maintain a well-defined jawline for as long as possible.

We can use dermal fillers to restore lost volume and sculpt the chin and jaw, restoring those more youthful masculine proportions.

4. Skinade ® collagen drinks

If your skin is prone to acne or it’s a frustrating mix of dry and oily, then you might be one of the many men who sees improvements – plus a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles – from having a daily Skinade collagen drink.

Skinade contains a high concentration of specially formulated nutrients and collagen peptides. To consume the same amount in tablet form would require swallowing at least 20 large tablets. Also, being a liquid formula means Skinade is more easily absorbed in the body – promising a 90-95% absorption rate compared with 30-40% in tablet form.

Many of the men having aesthetics treatments at Medikaur choose Skinade to complement their in-clinic procedures because the drinks can be taken daily at home and deliver ongoing skin health benefits.

5. IV Nutrition Therapy

Intravenous nutrition therapy is another popular aesthetics treatment for men who have a busy work and social life and want a boost from time to time.

With IV Nutrition Therapy, you come into the clinic for 30-60 minutes to have an IV infusion of essential nutrients including various vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

IV infusions are more effective than oral supplements because the nutrients go straight into the bloodstream for your body to process and use immediately. (When you ingest vitamins by mouth, it’s estimated that only 15% of the active nutrients eventually find their way into your bloodstream!)

We have a choice of IV infusions and booster shots, each tackling different issues, such fat burning, muscle building, boosting your immune system, energising you (great for when you’re jet-lagged!) or skin brightening – as just a few examples.

Most aesthetic treatments are suitable for men

In reality, nearly all aesthetics treatments work as well for men as they do for women. It’s just that many products were marketed more to women in the past because they were the early adopters of non-surgical aesthetics.

If you see an aesthetic treatment that sounds like it could be what you’re looking for, just ask your clinician and they’ll be happy to explain more about how it works. Equally, if you feel like you need to up your grooming game but you’re not sure which aesthetics treatments to choose, book a consultation and we can outline the best options for your individual needs.

You can find out more about other popular aesthetics treatments for men available at Medikaur here.

Gurpreet Gill13 June 2022