Hey there good-lookin’

These days, it’s not just women who are interested in looking good as they age. Luckily, there are lots of innovative treatments available for men who want to look their best whether they’re 25 or 55.

It’s about looking your best but in a natural way. Statistics suggest that around 7.7 million people in the UK had some form of aesthetic treatment in the UK in 2022 and that’s set to double by next year. 

Rather than vanity, it’s thought that Zoom meetings and Instagram mean we all feel rather pressured to look better. For most men, choosing to improve their appearance is about feeling more confident in your own skin, and that’s easier if your skin’s looking smooth, taut and glowing with health. 

Martina Mackay at Aesthetic Beauty Inverurie can work minor miracles with her DermaPen treatments, which rejuvenate the skin, promoting the production of collagen and elastin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and helping to erase the signs of aging. 

Jan Leiper-Whiteford at The Skin Bothy on Carden Place offers radio-frequency microneedling that can improve signs of aging, such as sagging on the jawline, jowls and neck, as well as fillers and body treatments. She offers free consultations too. Jan commented, ‘We are seeing a phenomenal increase in male appointments. Popular treatments are jaw line definition and chin augmentation using Teoxane dermal filler, which lasts up to 18 months and non-surgical rhinoplasty.

‘Our male clients are also interested in collagen-boosting skin boosters using polynucleotides which are fragments of DNA that restore the structure of the skin from the inside and our LED light Hydrafacial treatments for the face, neck, chest, back, hands and lips.’ 

Hair is another source of appearance woes for men. If it’s a case of too much and in the wrong places, then IPL laser hair removal may be the way to go. It’s more permanent and a lot less ouchy than waxing! Try Treat Company at Inverallochy, who have some of the most advanced kit available. 

If too little hair is the issue, then it may be time to explore hair restoration.  Alpha Hospital Group offer Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy, (PRP) which can help restore hair growth which has been backed up by scientific research and it can help tissues heal and increase the production of collagen. They also have a full range of face and body procedures if it’s time to go under the knife. 

If you’re not up for needles and knives, then a regular facial, lifting treatments like CACI or laser skin resurfacing can be a worthwhile investment. Liana Pert offers excellent custom facials, while Bloom Lifestyle on Rose Street offer skin-boosting facial treatments from just 15 minutes and can update your hair to a more flattering style too. 

When it comes to aesthetic treatments for men, the most commonly performed procedures are aesthetic injectibles, such fillers and anti-wrinkle products. Most treatments are administered by specially trained doctors, nurses or dentists like Dr. Siobhan Hewson of The Terrace Aesthetics, who’s known for the natural-looking results achieved. 

Whatever you decide, there’s a treatment out  there that will leave you looking your best and feeling great.