Cosmetic Treatments At A Glance
- Best Results1-2 treatments
- Treatment Recovery0-7 days
- Procedure Time10-40 min
- Skin SpecialistDermal therapist, nurse, dermatologist
- Duration of ResultsMonths to years
- AnaestheticVariable
- Back to WorkImmediately-5 days
- Cost$-$$$
Cosmetic Treatments - for Men
More men are receiving cosmetic treatments to hold back time, and refresh themselves. The most commonly performed treatments are treatments for volume replacement & laser resurfacing for sun damage. One in four of my patients are men.
FactsFacts on cosmetic treatments for men
- Skin rejuvenation in Asian and darker skin types is a Specialist field
- My favoured lasers are Fraxel, LaseMD, & Pico lasers for treating dark skin types
- Treatments such as IPL can cause skin darkening
- Ethnic profiles require different method of treating with prescription only medication that can only be discussed in a medical consultation as per TGA guidelines
- Skin rejuvenation, sun spots, age spots, freckles, acne scarring and rosacea can all be treated with specific lasers
What are the most common treatments for men?
Skin & aesthetic rejuvenation for males has seen a tremendous increase in the past decade. One in four of my patients are males, ranging from 20s to 70s & beyond. Simple non-surgical solutions include lasers, peels, & simple skin care.
Some non-surgical approaches for sculpting and smoothing wrinkles may involve prescription-only medicines or registered medical devices. In line with Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations, these are not advertised publicly and are only discussed privately during consultation.
Sun damage treatments- Brisbane’s high UV index gives rise to premature ageing, wrinkles and sun spots. Fraxel laser is an excellent method to rejuvenate your skin with just one treatment session.
Acne scar removal- scars are common in both men and women, especially if you suffered acne in your early years. Dr Davin Lim is a World expert in the treatment of acne scars
Hair removal – laser hair removal is the commonly used method for permanent hair reduction. Men most frequently request hair removal for the back, legs, chest and outer arms. An average of 6 treatments can achieve permanent hair reduction with touch ups once a year.
Certain treatments such as Restylate or Biostimulator can relax smile lines and replenish loss volume- with zero downtime.
What are the differences in treating men and women?
Lots. In women, we strive for beauty, in men we do not want to feminise the look. Subtle differences in treatment is essential in keeping men looking like men.
The essentials regarding male rejuvenation include-
Think lines, think sharp angles. In males we want to enhance the jawline. What have leading male actors like Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt & Chris Hemsworth got in common? A strong jawline.
How to? Some non-surgical approaches for sculpting may involve prescription-only medicines or registered medical devices. In line with Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations, these are not advertised publicly and are only discussed privately during consultation.
Cheek bones can also be enhanced, however not too much to feminise male features. Once again it is all about the angles.
Nasolabial folds? In 90% of cases I leave them, unless they are as deep as William Defoe’s. Natural rejuvenation is the trend.
How can we treat sun damage?
The best method of treating sun damage is with fractional laser resurfacing. Lasers can remove at least 80-90% of sun damage in the one session. Your skin will heal up in only 5-6 days, and even wrinkles and pigmentation will be improved.
One fractional laser treatment can remove years of sun damage and refresh your skin. Skin completely recovers within 5-6 days.
How much are treatments?
Treatments are more affordable than you think.
My favourite combination is with the eCO2 with fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing. This treatment can turn back the skin’s age by up to 10-15 years. Treatments are conducted by laser nurses at @cutisclinic_brisbane.
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What can be done for broken blood vessels?
Laser treatment can markedly improve blood vessels on the cheeks and nose. This treatment is partially claimable by Medicare. Each session takes 5 minutes. Expect blood vessels to improve by 70-90% after 2-3 treatments. This procedure can be conducted on the same day as consultation.
For simple procedures like these, consult my laser nurses @cutisclinic_brisbane
How can acne scars be improved?
Scars can be treated with a number of modalities including lasers, peels, cosmetic treatments & surgery. Each scar type will have a ‘best treatment’ method, based upon their morphology. For an idea of what is the best solution for your scar pattern refer to the relevant section or go to @101.skin Instagram for more.
Fractional laser such as CO2 or Fraxel can improve acne scars in all skin types and races. 2-4 treatments are needed for best results.
A slightly acidic skin environment optimizes skin barrier function & reduces the chances of infections as a low (ish) pH is disadvantageous to pathogens
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👉What about very low pH ingredients? Some formulations such as #ascorbic acid, lactic, glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, citric, and beta hydroxy acids function best in a low pH formulation as this increases bioavailability & skin penetration. Not an issue for most skin types, but maybe an issue for those with compromised skin barrier function- namely acne, rosacea, dermatitis-eczema patients.
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👉What about higher pH products? Fortunately the days of alkaline washes/cleansers/soaps are limited. Mainstream brands such as La Roche Posay, Paula’s Choice & CeraVe have cleansers ranging between pH 5.1 to 5.4.
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😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane/Sydney🇦🇺
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Picosecond fractional resurfacing with Picosure Pro, 2 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart
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👉Indication: Pigment in all skin types. Our pilot study suggests that off label picosecond laser in the 755 wavelength, delivered in full beam to select spots & high powered fractional is superior to IPL & non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing💯
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👉Cons: It’s off label. Downtime of 48+ hours (still less than 1927 Fraxel & IPL). With the marked cytokine release, I now give a short sharp application of topical CS post treatment to reduce post treatment swelling. For patients with pigment > solar dysplasia, I prefer pico to thulium lasers (& TCA-Jesser peels). The Picosure Pro by #Cynosure is really that good👍🏻
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😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane/Sydney🇦🇺
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#picosure #skinscience #dermatology #picosurepro #picolasers #skinrejuvenation
#drdavinlim #davinlim #dermatoloigstsydney #brisbanedermatology
Why is eyelid rejuvenation important in men?
Eyes are the window to the soul and they are the very first thing people notice when they meet you. Over time skin looses collagen and elastin, making eyes look tired & sleepy.
Laser surgery can remove excess skin, whilst a brow lift can make you look less weary.
I normally perform 2-3 of these procedures on a weekly basis. ‘Subtle but noticeable changes appropriate for a man’s age is the key. I never attempt to give a 60 year old the eyelids of someone in their 20s!’
Upper and lower eyelid surgery can open the eyes and make you look less tired. I refer my patients to Dr Assad Bangash at Cutis Clinic for blepharoplasty surgery.
What about skin care for blokes?
No different compared to women. Once your sunscreen application is down pat, I move to the usual ABCs of skin care. Start off with a good formulation of retinol, then add niacinamide, & finally ascorbic acid. Antioxidants play a role in preventing sun damage.
For an in-depth look at what are the best ingredients, head over to the skin care section of this website.
What can be done for my enlarged nose?
Enlarged noses can be due to a condition called rhinophyma. This is a form of rosacea and can present with pimples and lumps on a background of redness. Over the years the nose can enlarge to cause a significant deformity.
Fortunately treatments are available. Laser resurfacing provides the best outcome, with only one treatment. This procedure is partially claimable on Medicare. All cases of rhinophyma can be improved.
Rhinophyma is a very common condition. Laser surgery can markedly improve the look.
Davin’s viewpoint on cosmetic treatments for men
In my practice, cosmetic treatments a decade ago saw the ratio of women to men was 30 to 1, now in 2021, the ratio is 4 to 1. More men are seeking treatments to look and feel younger. Treatments are vastly different, as the aim in men is not to feminise their appearance.
My second most requested treatment is to improve broken blood vessels. This can be done with a variety of lasers, depending on the location and thickness of vessels. Treatments are partially claimable thru Medicare.
Eyelid surgery also plays a huge part in rejuvenation of men. I had my eyelids done in my 40s. Over time we loose collagen and elastin, and this can lead to droopy & sleepy lids. Simple laser surgery can tighten loose skin. If laxity is marked, I refer patients to plastic surgeon, Dr Assad Bangash, at Cutis Clinic for eye lid surgery- this is called blepharoplasty.
As with treating females, male cosmetic treatment follows the same principle- subtle changes over time to make a difference whilst preserving the natural look. Aim for a decade younger.
