Evaluation of Men's Trends and Experiences in Aesthetic Treatment
Montes, J.R.úl.; Santos, E.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 17(9): 941-946
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 30235379 Document Number: 17633
Men's interest and participation in cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years; however, the factors that motivate or discourage men from undergoing these procedures is not well understood. To evaluate which factors impact men's decisions towards cosmetic procedures, an observational, single-site, cross-sectional study utilizing a voluntary questionnaire was executed in a target population size of 209 men ≥21 years old who visited the study site from 2015 to 2017. A majority of the male respondents incorporate a basic skincare regimen into their daily routine (90%), have had experience with neurotoxin treatments (54%), and expressed interest in either neurotoxin or dermal filler treatments (77% and 83%, respectively). The main motivating reason to undergo a cosmetic procedure was pursuit of a youthful appearance and the main discouraging reasons were cost and time for appointments or recovery. This study suggests that a majority of our male patients have either embraced or are interested in cosmetic treatments, but the cost and time play a big role in their decision. As cosmetic providers, we should reflect a commitment to the male population through marketing efforts and offerings to increase participation in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.
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