Men Seek Boytox' And Surgery To Save Their Jobs And To Compete In Jobs Market
Released on: June 06, 2011, 11:10 am
Author:
The Harley Medical Group
Industry:
Healthcare
The Harley Medical Group Ireland has revealed a cosmetic surgery boom amongst FAMs
(forty or fifty year old alpha males) reporting year-on-year increases
as follows:
+ Boytox up 43%
+ Microdermabrasion 32%
+ Face lifts up 16%
+ Male Breast Reduction 28%
+ Blepharoplasty up 26%
+ Chin lifts up 38%
The recession may have had an unexpected consequence for men, particularly those
over 40, according to The Harley Medical Group who are today reporting a more than
300% increase in the past 10 years in the number of men seeking Boytox and other
cosmetic surgery procedures at its Dublin clinic. While there was once a stigma
attached to men seeking cosmetic improvements in Ireland, that taboo has nearly
disappeared, especially among men seeking to save their job or to find a job. The
number of men getting facelifts rose 16% from 2009 to 2010 while men using Boytox increased by a massive 43% and
male liposuction rose 9%, according to new statistics just released by The Harley
Medical Group. The reason for the increases appears to be related to a tougher job
market, which has hit men disproportionately.
“We have attributed the dramatic rise in cosmetic procedures for men in Ireland to
the fact that many men want to stay looking young so that they can compete with
their younger counterparts as competition for jobs becomes fiercer during the
recession”, says Liz Dale, Director of The Harley Medical Group.
“Many men are conscious that their appearance may be a reason that they received or
did not receive a promotion or new job. These men claim that they either want to
look younger, healthier, or both, in order to help their confidence and also assist
them with their careers. Men in their forties often start with Rejuvenation
Packages, a course of Boytox, a dermal filler and laser treatments, and then start
looking for a more dramatic surgical solution when they hit their fifties, opting
for surgery to remove eye bags and even full facelifts to turn back the clock,” she added.
The figures released today also reveal that 20% of all Botox patients at The Harley Medical Group are now men. According to The Harley Medical
Group’s Boytox doctor, Dr Quinn, the average male Boytox patient is aged between 34
and 45 years.
Dr Quinn explains: “Our patients are looking to gain an edge in their looks and take
off a few years. Most recently, I am treating patients who have just lost their jobs
due to the recession and are seriously concerned about their future job prospects
with many having spent several years in the same job. The results from a short
treatment of Boytox and possibly dermal fillers can be dramatic and make them look
younger while giving them more confidence in the job market. The main areas that men
seek treatment for are excessive smile lines (or crow's feet) and the deep
horizontal lines across their forehead associated with ageing. Many of my younger
patients opt for ‘Baby Botox’, a lighter variation of the treatment that uses
extremely low doses of the toxin, giving a subtle and natural effect.”
Surgeons are also seeing an increase in men in their 50s undertaking facelifts, not
only for an instant rejuvenator but also increasingly men are starting to have the
procedure as a preventative measure so they stay looking younger for longer.
Liz Dale, explains: “Our male patients are increasingly opting for semi-face lifts –
lifting their brows, necks or lower face rather than a full face lift, as they are
having the procedure younger. The effects of a face lift can last for up to 10 years
and have a dramatic effect. Often the pressure of a high powered job and staring at
a computer for hours on end can be extremely aging in some people and a face lift
helps them gives them renewed confidence.”
For further information on procedures at The Harley Medical Group, log on to www.harleymedical.ie or call 1850 24 24 42.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
The Harley Medical Group is Irelands leading cosmetic surgery provider, providing
excellence in cosmetic surgery to Irish patients since 1999. It has been established
for over 25 years and is one of the most highly-regarded Cosmetic Surgery Groups
operating in Ireland and the UK. It has treated over 500,000 patients to date.
The Harley Medical Group works tirelessly to maintain the highest standards in the
industry for the benefits all cosmetic surgery and non surgical patients. We are
currently at the forefront of the campaign to ensure that the Government continues
to regulate the use of certain laser types used in cosmetic surgery and non surgical
treatments so that patients are protected from rogue practitioners.
In 2004, The Harley Medical Group’s Chairman Mel Braham, at the request of the
Department of Health became a member of the department’s Steering Committee, set up
to oversee the introduction of new regulations covering the entire Cosmetic Surgery
sector. All of The Harley Medical Group’s clinics are registered with the
Healthcare Commission. There are now 31 clinics in the UK and Ireland: London
(Harley Street, Wimbledon, The City, Chiswick, Finchley & Watford), Marlow,
Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Brighton, Bristol, Bromley, Manchester, Newcastle,
Chester, Nottingham, Southampton, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Dublin,
Northampton, Cambridge, Maidstone, Belfast, Reading, Liverpool, Guilford, Glasgow
and Sheffield.
The Harley Medical Group is renowned for introducing and pioneering most new
surgical and non surgical techniques to the UK and Irish markets, such as Aesthera
PPx, laser hair removal, Cool Touch laser, Silk Touch laser, Collagen for lines and
wrinkles, laser for snoring, Tumescent Liposuction, LPG cellulite treatment etc.
All new treatments and techniques are first thoroughly researched and tested before
they are submitted for approval by the Group’s Medical Advisory Committee, as being
suitable for application by the Group’s fully trained and specialized plastic
surgeons, doctors and treatment nurses.
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