The metropolitan man knows the importance of grooming. And he’s ready to go under the knife, if need be! After celebrities taking to brotox to combat ageing skin, working professionals too are following suit.
While the buzz about brotox has been around for a while, the key point to note is that its usage is seeing a sharp rise today. Statistics go as far as saying that the amount of men getting Botox has increased more than 250 per cent since 2001!
Botox injections basically contain the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles so the muscle can no longer contract, preventing wrinkles.
Cosmetic industry experts opine that ‘Brotox’ today has become both mainstream and accessible for men. And yes, the taboo attached to botox is disappearing slowly but steadily.
Depending on where the botox is injected, it can help eliminate crow’s feet, smoothen out forehead wrinkles, prevent the furrowing between the eyebrows and make the face appear younger and well rested.
A key advantage of botox is that it works pretty fast. So, taking the treatment does not need much time off from work. This no-down-time procedure takes minutes and makes you look years younger by erasing laugh lines, crow’s feet and lines between your eyebrows, making you look younger overnight. But that is not all. Numerous health benefits too are associated with bro-tox! Well yes, you read that right. Botox helps relieve migraine headaches, excessive sweating and also help with eye and neck spasms. This is probably one of the main reasons why men are readily opting for the once ‘only-for-women’ trend. Moreover, brotox is not just to keep wrinkles at bay, but it also helps skin appear healthier with a natural glow.
While the idea of taking a few years off your face might seem lucrative, it is always advised to consult with a cosmetic surgeon and tell him about your medical history to avoid untoward repercussions.
The writer is a skin expert.
