Dr Kam Lally explores key considerations for treating the male periorbital area using dermal fillers.
The number of men seeking aesthetic treatments has grown significantly in recent years, with an estimated 40% of men interested in having a cosmetic surgical procedure.1 The global male aesthetics market increased by 18% between 2020 and 2023.2 In particular, the popularity of injectable soft tissue fillers with the male patient has surged.
Traditionally associated with women, it is steadily gaining interest among men as one of the fastest-growing categories of aesthetic treatments.3 Recent statistics show that male patients currently represent 13.5% of the global dermal filler market, which presents aesthetic practitioners with a huge opportunity to capture this growing demographic group.4
Due to its prominence and expressiveness, one of the most common male aesthetic concerns is the periorbital area (particularly lateral canthal lines and tear troughs).5,6 This article discusses the…