TLDR Men are increasingly using energy-based skin treatments for workplace success, with lasers and other devices effectively improving skin and body appearance.
In 2018, the document outlined the growing trend of energy-based devices for male skin rejuvenation, noting that men seek these treatments for different reasons than women, often related to workplace success. It emphasized that male skin is structurally different, requiring higher fluences in laser treatments and caution to avoid alopecia. Fractional lasers, IPL, and BBL were highlighted for their effectiveness in improving skin texture, pigmentation, and other issues, with studies showing up to 90% improvement in certain conditions. Nonablative fractional thulium fiber laser treatments were also effective for photodamaged scalps. The document covered various procedures, including rhinophyma treatment, tattoo removal, hair removal, and pearly penile papules treatment, as well as body contouring techniques like cryolipolysis, which showed up to 25.5% fat reduction at 6 months, and laser-assisted liposuction for gynecomastia. It called for more research on these technologies in male patients and suggested combining noninvasive techniques for enhanced results.
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Male faces age with more wrinkles and hair loss, influenced by both body changes and environmental factors.
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
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June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
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September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
