Here's a report on men and wrinkles:
According to Dr. Zachary, ideal candidates for botulinum toxin injections are young to middle-aged men and women who do not have significant sun damage but want to eliminate lines and wrinkles on their face and neck. These candidates generally do not want to endure the "downtime" necessary for many cosmetic surgical procedures, and are satisfied having a procedure that might have to be repeated every three or four months in order to maintain results.
Dermatologists recommend that patients who anticipate having botulinum toxin treatments avoid taking any kind of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications before their treatments because these medications can cause patients to bleed and bruise more easily.
"As dermatologists´ knowledge of botulinum rejuvenation increases, patients will have more options when it comes to turning back the clock on aging skin," commented Dr. Zachary. "This is good news for men and women who are looking to improve not only their appearance, but also their self-esteem in social and business situations by looking and feeling younger."
However, it is important for patients to choose a physician who is properly trained in botulinum rejuvenation in order to get the best possible results. The popularity of botulinum toxin has led to non-medical personnel not only administering the toxin, but also conducting the procedure at casual social gatherings.
"Because this is a quick, safe and effective method to treat wrinkles with no downtime when performed by qualified physicians, many patients are compromising their safety by having this medical procedure performed in an inappropriate setting, often by untrained, as well as non-medical professionals," said Dr. Zachary. "Patient safety should not be taken lightly under any circumstances, and for this reason, botulinum toxin injections are best performed in a strictly medical setting."