Category Archives: Botox
Bro-tox?
Believe it or not, a growing number of men are getting Botox injections in order to soften wrinkles and signs of aging which can be caused by stress and fatigue. According to this article by ABC News, more than a quarter of a million men had Botox injections in 2011, which is a 10% increase over 2010. As a matter of fact, many women are giving Botox injections as a gift to their men. While it may sound surprising, it’s becoming more and more commonplace. So is “Bro-tox” right for your man? If he’s concerned about the growing number of worry lines or wrinkles in his forehead, or just wants to look a little more youthful, then he could be a candidate. The best thing to do is to call a reputable plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Gary Williamson in Augusta, Georgia, and schedule a consultation to weigh all the options.
How Does Botox Work?
Many people in Aiken, Augusta and Evans, GA are interested in learning more about Botox and how it can be an effective non-surgical solution for unwanted wrinkles. Botox is a common procedure performed in the office at Augusta Aesthetic Surgery. Botox reduces wrinkles by blocking and paralyzing the nerve impulses in muscle tissue. This is accomplished by injecting protein, obtained from Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the muscle tissue around the desired area of improvement. The most common targets are the eyes (crow’s feet), jaw and chin. This usually requires several tiny injections of Botox in our office located in the Summerville Professional Center on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, GA. This process is administered by Victoria Gilmer, a licensed, certified medical aesthetician with over 20 years of experience in Atlanta, Augusta and Evans, Georgia. Patients are usually pain free within minutes and are usually able to return immediately to their normal More…
Plastic Surgery for Men Increases
Today’s society encourages women to maintain a youthful-looking appearance, and now it has men seeking to keep up. While women still represent the higher percentage of plastic surgery patients, more men are seeking cosmetic surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These statistics show that despite difficult economic times, plastic surgery is a growing trend. Currently, breast augmentation and botox injections are the top 2 procedures chosen by female patients, while men are choosing nose surgery and botox injections. According to ASPS, the number of men seeking a facelift spiked 14 percent in the past year alone. The increase of plastic surgery falls in the baby-boomer age range for men. This age group is living longer, eating healthier, and maintaining a more active lifestyle than their predecessors, so it’s no surprise that there’s a growing trend for men in their 40’s-60’s to hold themselves to a higher physical More…