The Four Most Popular Men’s Facial Aesthetic Treatments

Men deserve to look good too!

We are often asked, “Doc, what percent of your patients are men?”  Historically, about 10-15% of our facial aesthetic patients have been men.  With recent non-invasive, non-surgical treatments that are quick, easy, safe, effective, and require no downtime or much follow up, more men are seeking facial cosmetic treatments.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed that “men are turning to aesthetic cosmetic procedures, with dramatic increases seen in both surgical and nonsurgical options over the past 5 years, 43 percent increase overall.”  Many men are still hesitant to be treated.  This prompted us to wonder, “How is it that men are still shy about facial aesthetic treatments? It couldn’t be just about being embarrassed for wanting a smooth forehead, lifted eyelids, excellent skin tone, or a chiseled face? Could it? Well yes, not only they are embarrassed but they also don’t necessarily have the support they need to get what they want. Many men do not know what treatments are available to them! There are so many misconceptions out there.  The comments that we hear most from hesitant men are “Cosmetic procedures are for women”, “I want to look like myself”, and “I don’t want my face to be feminized.”  This is where the expertise of Michael Persky, MD and Sarmela Sunder, MD comes to the rescue. It takes knowledge, experience, talent, technical skill, and most importantly a natural artistic vision sense to achieve natural beauty enhancement in both men and women. There are differences in the male/female aesthetic. While most women strive to look younger, most men wish to look rich and powerful. Drs. Persky and Sunder appreciate the subtle different aesthetics in the treatment of men versus women.

Women LOVE a man who takes care of himself, beyond the shower and occasional cologne. A man who takes pride in his appearance is not vain, rather the man who takes pride in his appearance displays a certain respect for himself, looking his natural best. We listen to our patients aesthetic requests and help them achieve their goals in a natural, “non-plastic surgery done look” way. Our patients tell us over and over again, “I am very pleased with my treatment, I look like myself, only better!”

The four most popular procedures that give men the “ biggest bang for their buck”are Botox®, Voluma, Ultherapy (non-invasive lifting of the face, neck and brows), and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). Those particular procedures can give any man the boost of self-confidence and facial rejuvenation without compromising their masculinity or manhood.   You can trust you face to these two board certified facial plastic surgeons. Feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have regarding facial aesthetics. Be well.

We continue to be amazed at the rejuvenating effect that properly used Voluma has on the appearance and well being of our patients. Every day a patient will present saying that, “I’m looking so much older all of a sudden, my under eyes look tired, my cheeks are flat, I have vertical crepe skin lines running down my cheeks, and I hate my jawline and neck! My clients are asking me why I am so tired.”

We educate our patients that these are the normal signs of aging and that they are not alone. As more facial bone and facial fat are lost, the overlying skin and muscle does not have the same support that it had in the past. By strategically placing Voluma, there is an immediate and long lasting rejuvenation, that without exception leads to a “Wow!” once the patient looks in the mirror. A recent patient shared how she was “feeling down”. After the 20 minute treatment with two syringes of Voluma her instant smile, change of attitude, and happiness was most gratifying.

As with any facial cosmetic treatment, procedure, or surgery, it is most important to choose your treating physician very carefully based on artistic vision, experience, skill, and caring nature. Voluma and other fillers are not commodities, rather it is the unique technique, vision, and ability of the injector that leads to excellent, lasting results.

The “Voluma Perk-Up” is one of the very nice perks for us as facial plastic surgeons. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding facial aesthetics. Be well, and remember, smiling is the best form of facial plastic surgery!

Dr. Persky and Dr. de Maio at Voluma de Maio Master Injection Technique Course