Botox and Dysport Treatments for Men

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons www.plasticsurgery.org our society places a high value on looking young and fit. Men of all ages and all walks of life are looking into plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. Several men have indicated to Dr. Sharma that their goals include a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face and less lines and wrinkles. 

Billions of dollars are now being spent on cosmetic surgery – up to 90% of it by women. Basically, that means that the other 10% of cosmetic surgeries are performed on men – that’s $100,000,000 a year spent by men on improving unappealing characteristics of their appearance. In today’s world, people consider their looks as key to their self-image and it appears place a high value on their appearance.

More and more men are focusing on improving their looks and the importance of beauty today is far more pervasive than one might think. Consider this; all this spending on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures comes at a time when almost a fifth of Americans lack basic health care.

Since most literature concerning plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery focuses on women, Dr. Sharma wanted to offer men some valuable information for them to consider if they are contemplating improving their looks. In the diagram below, Dr. Sharma identifies ten (10) areas where men can enhance their facial features. Many of these areas are similar for women, however, usually men have more pronounced wrinkles or folds and thicker skin.

Many men are reluctant to undergo plastic surgery because they are afraid that they’ll no longer have that “distinguished” look. Dr. Sharma is careful to keep your appearance as natural as possible, however, his primary concern is to focus on areas that are a concern to you. As a result, we’re offering this schematic to help you properly identify the areas that are concerning you.

Men are good candidates to receive injectable dermal fillers as well as Botox or Dysport. You won’t often hear too many men discussing their procedures with other men or women but when you stop and think about it for a moment, there is no reason why men cannot use the same products as women to enhance their appearance. One way to start is by trying dermal fillers, otherwise known as a 'liquid facelift' and here are three (3) good reason why:

1. It's a good way to get started and test to see if plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery suits your lifestyle.
2. The effects of dermal injectables generally wear off after four (4) to six (6) months.
3. Dermal fillers are more economical than actual surgical procedures. 

Facial planning guide for men who are considering plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery with Dr. Sharma.

The facial planning chart above is a guide to help you begin identifying areas where you want to see improvement. Dr. Sharma has identified and provided the names of ten (10) areas for you to consider. Additionally, this chart will help you begin your discussion with Dr. Sharma when he asks you, “So, what do you want to improve?” during his consultation with you. 

Often times, plastic surgeons won’t come out and tell you what you should have done because they might mention something you’re not unhappy with and they don’t want to generate any further self-conscience insecurities. Therefore, by identifying these areas for yourself, it will help educate you and streamline your consultation.

If you’re a man and interested in learning more about your options for plastic or cosmetic surgery, please call Dr. Sharma’s Coral Gables offices at (305) 456-5727 and we’ll be glad to answer any questions you might have. 

About Dr. Sharma

Vijay M. Sharma MD, MPH is a Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and a co-founding member of The Plastic Surgery Institute of Miami. He exclusively focuses on cosmetic procedures and surgery of the face. This specialization includes the face, neck, nose, eyes and ears. 

Born and raised in Maryland, Dr. Sharma attended college and medical school at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He went on to a successful head and neck surgery residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Dr. Sharma distinguished himself as the Chief Resident of Head and Neck Surgery at the world famous Charity Hospital of NewOrleans. He then completed the prestigious Glasgold Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sharma moved his New York area private practice to Miami and Coral Gables in 2007.