Dr Johannes Flores DAYRIT
Dermatologue
Male aesthetics: promoting harmony and balance
Objectives: To present an evidence-based and personal approach on how to create harmony and balance in male aesthetics.
Introduction: Men have become a significant segment of the aesthetic industry. Despite the demand, men have been ignored in studies involving beauty and ageing, which focused mainly on the female face. Successful aesthetic treatments by dermatologists require a holistic approach on skin biology and proper recognition of skin diseases and features of ageing. Gender differences in anatomy, behaviour and rejuvenation goals should also be considered. Balance and harmony are essential to achieve a favorable cosmetic outcome.
Materials / method: 9 males aged 25 to 71 (mean age=38), Jan 2019-present. All patients were initially seen because of skin diseases. The patients were classified in the following age groups: 25-34.11; 35-44.11; 45-54.11; 55-64.11; 65-75. A treatment plan was created on all patients which consists of the ff:
1. Anamnesis
2. Structural assessment/Visual impact analysis was conducted which included morphology, structure, equilibrium, skin quality, wrinkles, sagginess, projection and expression.
3. Diet and exercise
All patients underwent non-invasive and minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures.
Results: Six out of 9 patients belong to the 25-34.11 age group and initially presented with acne, rosacea, acne conglobata and other skin diseases. Request for aesthetic procedures started only when their skin condition has improved dramatically. Three patients who belong to the older age group requested for regular rejuvenation treatments to slow down the signs of ageing. Two of the patients requested feminization of facial features. All patients expressed satisfaction on combination treatments. No serious side effects were encountered on subsequent follow-up.
Conclusion: The number of male patients seeking aesthetic treatment continuosly increase. The dermatologist should be able to create a more holistic plan which do not only address enhancement of facial features, but also consider overall skin health, health lifestyle/behavior and rejuvenation goals. The scientific community should also broaden our understanding of the male face and appropriate treatment with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.
