Stafford Skincare
providing specialist dermatology care
Mens Skin
Men are interested in looking good, but are often embarrassed to ask about cosmetic procedures. Below are some of the more common cosmetic treatments for men. Full descriptions of individual treatments can be found in the relevant sections.
Botox® and Dermal Fillers for wrinkles
Botox® relaxes muscles allowing wrinkles to smooth out. Common areas treated in men include Crow’s feet (the wrinkles spreading out from the corners of the eyes) and the horizontal forehead wrinkles. Dermal fillers are used most often to treat laughter lines (running between the nose and the sides of the mouth), for lines around the chin area, and for frown lines between the eyebrows.
Crow's feet before and after treatment with Botox®
Photodynamic therapy of the balding scalp / faceAs men get older, especially with thinning hair, they may develop red, scaling patches (Actinic Keratosis) on the face and scalp because of sun-damage. This can be easily treated by a variety of creams, cryotherapy or Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). Photodynamic Therapy is a very simple treatment – a cream is rubbed into the affected area and left on for 1 – 4 hours depending on the area to be treated and the amount of sun-damage. A red light is then shone on to the treated area, activating the cream and destroying the abnormal skin cells. As healthy skin cells are not damaged, the healing time is very quick (usually a few days) and the cosmetic results are excellent. As with all treatments for sun-damage, PDT will need to be repeated, but it often lasts for up to 12 – 18 months.
Sun damaged scralp before and after treatment with PDT
Mole removalMoles on faces are a problem when shaving especially if they are raised and fleshy. These moles can be easily “shaved off” flat to the skin surface under a local anaesthetic.
Botox® for excessive sweating / hyperhidrosisSome men find that they sweat profusely when under pressure especially under the arms or on the forehead. Botox® injections can reduce sweating in these areas, often up to 9 – 12 months after each treatment.
© K.A.Ward 2009
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