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Daniel A Yanes¹, Terrence C Keaney²

¹Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Men seeking cosmetic procedures need tailored treatments due to biological and behavioral differences. Practitioners should adjust injectable neuromodulator doses and filler placement for optimal male aesthetic results.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Cosmetic Surgery

Background:

Increasing interest in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures among men.
Gender-specific differences in cutaneous biology and anatomy necessitate modified aesthetic treatments.
Variations in photoaging and sun protection practices between genders may be linked to societal gender roles and skincare stigma.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the biological, anatomical, and behavioral aspects of men relevant to cosmetic injectable treatments.
To highlight the nuances required for effectively treating male patients with injectables.
To inform practitioners about gender-specific considerations in aesthetic medicine.

Main Methods:

Review of pertinent biological, anatomical, and behavioral factors in men.
Analysis of gender differences in skin aging and care practices.
Evaluation of aesthetic goals and treatment modifications for male patients.

Main Results:

Men may require higher doses of injectable neuromodulators due to greater facial muscle mass and strength.
Injectable soft-tissue fillers should be used to achieve a typically masculine facial structure, including a squared jawline and specific cheek projection.
Treatment approaches for male and female patients differ significantly in the aesthetic setting.

Conclusions:

Aesthetic injectable treatments for men require specific modifications compared to women.
Practitioners must consider gender-specific anatomical and physiological differences for successful outcomes.
Tailored approaches are essential for addressing the unique needs of male patients in cosmetic procedures.