Did you know that Botulinum Toxin injections are the most common cosmetic injectables procedure performed on men?. Since 2011 cosmetic injectable procedures performed on males has sat between 9-11% of total procedures performed, however this figure is expected to rise sharply after cosmetic surgeons in the UK report an increase of up to 70% in consultations in men since 2020. The substantial rise in men undergoing cosmetic enhancement could be linked to the pandemic (everything at the moment is right??) and the increase in Zoom meetings focusing in on your facial appearance and those dreaded wrinkles, or perhaps its societies acceptance of grooming amongst the male population. Whatever the case may be cosmetic injectable procedures such as dermal filler injections, botulinum toxin and non-surgical rhinoplasty are all becoming increasingly popular.
 
What causes aging in men?
Smoking and UV exposure are two significant extrinsic factors that contribute to aging which impact males at a significantly higher rate than women. Studies show that smoking rates of males are around 20% higher than females and approximately 40% of men do not wear sunscreen to protect themselves from UV exposure. Men are also more likely than women to suffer from volume loss and deepening of expression lines due to a reduction in adipose tissue, such concerns can be treated with dermal filler and botulinum toxin injection.
Side effects of cosmetic injectable procedures
Whilst cosmetic injectable procedures are generally able to be performed relatively quickly, often with instantaneous results there are some common side effects of cosmetic injectable treatments that can easily be managed with appropriate preparation and use of a cosmetic injectables aftercare product like Arnicare. Our top 3 tips to avoiding common cosmetic injectable side effects like bruising, pain and swelling include the following: 

Tip 1:

Avoid alcohol, Non-Steroidal Antinflammatory medication before and after your appointment (these can act as blood thinners which can lead to bruising).

Tip 2:

Avoid vigorous exercise before and after your procedure as it can lead to increased blood flow to the area, increasing the likelihood of common side effects like bruising and swelling, particularly after lip filler.
 
Tip 3:

Apply an ice pack and Arnica healing cream like the one from Arnicare before and after your procedure to minimise the appearance of bruising and swelling. Arnica is well known as a homeopathic remedy for bruising when applied topically it can help relieve minor dermal filler or PDO thread side effects like pain and bruising.
 
 

For more information around cosmetic injectables procedures, side effects of cosmetic injectable procedures and aftercare tips go to www.arnicareaus.com or discuss with your preferred medical practioner.