Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is the most commonly used non-surgical aesthetic treatment in men.1 It is licensed for treatment of glabellar lines, forehead lines and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet), but is also used off-licence in the treatment of other facial areas based on a broad consensus.2,3
Men account for around 10% of BoNT-A treatment, but its use is becoming increasingly popular with this demographic, rising 381% in the US between 2000 and 2018.1 Given this context, it is important for practitioners to be aware of key differences between men and women in their attitudes towards treatment, facial anatomy and musculature, and dosage when planning and administering a course of BoNT-A treatment.
At the initial consultation with a male patient, the practitioner should take a general medical history and any other relevant medical history, such as anticoagulant use or recent facial surgery as…
