Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Treatments in Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Increasing number of male patients seeking aesthetic treatments.
• Gender-specific factors impact treatment outcomes in men.
• Limited high-quality research on minimally invasive aesthetic procedures for males.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate specificities of aesthetic medicine in male patients.
• Analyze efficacy and safety of treatments for men.
• Identify research gaps in male aesthetic medicine.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
• Methodological quality assessed using established tools.
• Meta-analysis focused on 5 randomized controlled trials of botulinum toxin type A.

Main Results:

• Included 10 studies with 12,603 male patients.
• Men favored neuromodulators and fillers, often needing higher volumes.
• Botulinum toxin type A showed 85% efficacy for upper facial wrinkles; adverse events were minor (16%).

Conclusions:

• Aesthetic treatments are effective and safe for the male population.
• Higher botulinum toxin A doses enhance outcomes without increased risk.
• Further research is needed to address specific male aesthetic concerns.