Thanks to rising awareness about the importance of looking and feeling your best, self-care practices like skincare and cosmetic procedures are no longer considered exclusively feminine. Men are also turning to injectable dermal fillers and other cosmetic injectables to restore volume, reduce wrinkles, and look as youthful as possible.
Cosmetic injectables like Botox, as well as injectable facial fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, have steadily risen in popularity among men over the past few years. However, one of the biggest concerns many patients have when getting facial filler injections is overfilling—more commonly known as pillow face or chipmunk cheeks—a round, chipmunk-like appearance that can occur when too much filler is used. And, that’s when the collagen-stimulating treatments such as Sculptra and Hyperdilute Radiesse, and skin remodeling with Morpheus8 come into play — in the leading roles thereof.
Fortunately, with proper technique and the help of experienced professionals, men can use dermal injectables and other collagen-stimulating treatment modalities to sculpt and restore volume without worrying about going overboard. The key is to use the correct type of collagen-boosting treatments and injectables in combination with dermal fillers in moderation for a natural-looking result.
What’s the Difference Between Female and Male Non-surgical Enhancements?
Male and female anatomy presents distinct variations, primarily with regard to bone structure and contour, shape of the face, skin thickness and consistency, fat distribution, and muscularity from the head all the way down to the body’s lower regions.
Men, in comparison to women of the same age, often experience increased wrinkles, loss of elasticity of the skin and volume in the face, hair loss, and abdominal fat deposits that make them look significantly older than their actual age. Gynecomastia, or enlargement of the breast tissue, is also a common symptom of aging for men and can add years to their appearance.
When it comes to non-surgical enhancements such as dermal injectables and fillers, doctors tend to take both anatomical, age and gender-specific differences into account. Males, for example, choose to appear younger, healthier, and more masculine, thus veering away from aesthetic goals that may feminize or soften their features too much.
As such, men tend to choose procedures that can give them more prominent jawlines, chins, and nasal profiles. Fat reduction is another popular choice for men because it can help define the face and other target areas. Men of mature age are generally concerned with the laxity of their skin, which can be addressed with collagen-boosting treatments such as Morpheus8 and Sculptra or Hyperdilute Radiesse injectables.
How to Achieve Natural-Looking Results With Dermal Injectables for Men
There are distinct structural differences between men and women. Men typically have a square shape of face, thicker skin, bigger bones, broader foreheads, and flatter eyebrows. Females, however, usually have rounder cheeks and fuller lips. Also, a man’s lower lip has more volume loss than the upper one — something seen less commonly in women.
Hence, male injectable dermal filler treatments should be tailored to create a masculine features and restore a youthful look. Depending on the patient’s needs, experienced professionals will know which modalities of dermal injectables to use to achieve the desired look.
It’s easy to get carried away when it comes to non-surgical treatments, so male patients need doctors they can trust to practice restraint and subtlety when administering injectable dermal fillers. Therefore, men should seek out experienced practitioners who specialize in facial anatomy and have a good understanding of the shape, proportions, and contours of a man’s face.
By opting for an experienced, licensed medical professional to create a comprehensive treatment plan and administer neuromodulators to smooth out wrinkles, fillers — to sculpt jawline and cheekbones, and collagen-boosting injectables such as Sculptra and Hyperdilute Radiesse to improve the elasticity of the skin, men can safely and effectively achieve a more masculine and youthful look.
Other than overfilling, facial feminization remains a top concern among male patients looking to get injectable dermal fillers. Facial feminization can often occur when the injector does not understand male facial features or when too much filler is used in the wrong area, such as the cheeks or lips. An experienced doctor should be able to use dermal injectables to enhance a man’s unique features and help them look their best while still retaining their masculine appearance.
When treating male patients, experienced professionals will know to avoid excessive height, over projection, and fullness of the cheeks to avoid feminizing the patient’s face. Because the apex of a male’s cheeks is anatomically lower, subtly defined, and located more medially, the cheeks are an important facial feature when it comes to creating a more masculine look. Another popular non-surgical treatment for men is the enhancement of the chin and jawline: experienced injectors, with a masterful placement of dermal fillers, can create a chiseled masculine jawline and a strong chin.
Types of Dermal Injectables
There are many different dermal injectable brands and types, each focusing on slightly different concerns. Here are some of the most commonly used types of dermal injectables for men:
Muscle Relaxers like Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are among the most well-known injectable brands. They consist of safe concentrations of the botulinum toxin and are primarily used to reduce the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. By calming specific facial muscles, this treatment effectively minimizes their appearance while also helping treat hyperhidrosis, chronic migraines, and bruxism.
Sculptra
Sculptra injections are designed to stimulate collagen production in the skin over time. It’s a good choice for men with mature skin to improve the laxity of the skin without excessively volumising it.
Hyperdilute Radiesse
Hyperdilute Radiesse has a bio-stimulating effect by boosting elastin and collagen synthesis in the skin. Unlike Sculptra it also contains Hyaluronic acid which has hydrating and volumizing properties.
Juvederm Family
Juvederm injections are a safe, effective solution for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and age lines. Approved by the FDA and formulated with Hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in the body, it helps maintain skin’s volume and hydration.
These injectable dermal fillers provide long-lasting results without any significant side effects. Juvederm can be used anywhere that needs sculpting, contouring, and instant lifting, such as lips, cheeks, wrinkles, and facial folds.
If you’re looking for experts for cosmetic procedures like Juvederm in Los Angeles, you can find skilled professionals who can enhance your natural beauty and address your specific aesthetic concerns with precision and care.
Restylane Family
Dermal fillers from the Restylane family can help restore volume and fullness to hollow facial areas that might otherwise give off an aged appearance. Composed of hyaluronic acid (much like Juvederm), this injectable treatment is ideal for sculpting cheekbones and jawline, reducing deep wrinkles, erasing undereye circles, and plumping up thin lips.
Juvederm and Restylane differ only in terms of texture and structural subtleties. Both address similar concerns. Choosing the right injectable dermal filler for your skin quality and condition will depend on several factors, including your age and aesthetic goals.
Ultimately, an experienced and qualified medical professional should be able to help you choose the right injectable dermal filler for your needs.
RHA Collection
The revolutionary RHA collection of fillers from Revance Aesthetics is a line of Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that utilizes patented technology to address skin issues. Also known as ‘designer fillers’, each formula is specifically developed for different areas and concerns.
Anti-aging Treatments for Men
Skin remodeling treatments with Morpheus8 and dermal injectables are an effective and non-invasive way for men to rejuvenate their appearance and address aging signs, as long as the procedure is administered right. With the right dermal injectables or combination of treatments and a skilled medical professional, male patients can achieve a more youthful and attractive look without any significant side effects.
At LA Beauty Skin Center, we understand that men have different needs when it comes to facial aesthetic treatments. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that will help you achieve the desired results without compromising on the natural shape or contours of your face.
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