We have all heard the New Year New You mantra and often times embraced it. However, subtle changes in what is considered, “Hot”, “Trendy” or “In” differ slightly from year to year. The following is an outline of what are the most sought for Cosmetic Procedures in 2013. What’s Hot? Botulism Toxin Type A Botox is the number one non-invasive procedure by far, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. Botox is as synonymous with its main ingredient, botulism toxin type A, as Q-tips are to cotton swabs. That said, with products like Dysport and the relatively recent introduction of Xeomin on the market – both of which are derived […]

Younger Men Seek Cosmetic Surgery as Stigma Fades, Recovery Gets Easier; Goodbye, ‘Turkey Neck’ Men face specific changes as they age and are turning to cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures in response to those changes. A post in the WSJ recently discussed this topic. According to the post, many men are putting forth a lot of energy, time and money to maintain their youthful appearance. Many men are turning to cosmetic procedures as a result of newer technological advances in less invasive procedures that can be done on an outpatient basis. The procedures men are turning to include: Botox Facial Fillers Liposuction Eyelid Surgery Face Lifts Male Breast Reduction Nose […]

ABC News recently reported on Bro-tox an increasingly popular gift for men. Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox patients include more than just actors, models and metrosexuals, according to ABC. For instance, Marc from Detroit is 38 and works at a chemical company. “I do a lot of industrial type work, getting dirty. … And I restore old cars,” Marc told ABC. When he started noticing that he had some wrinkles and that he was looking older, his wife decided to get him Botox for Christmas. […]