Hi all. I'm a guy in my forties, and I have deep 'elevens' (those vertical lines between my eyebrows). I look angry all the time, even when I'm happy. I'm considering botox injections for wrinkles, but I'm worried about looking 'done' or feminine. I also have a physically active job. Will botox make me look weird when I sweat or lift heavy things? Is there a specific approach for men?

Men actually require a different injection strategy than women. We have thicker, stronger brow muscles. If a doctor treats a man with the same dosage as a woman, the result will be weak and you'll likely see movement still. You need a higher number of units in the glabellar complex (the elevens). Also, men want to keep some movement in the outer brows to avoid looking 'surprised.' The key is to soften the anger lines, not eliminate all expression. Regarding physical activity – it's recommended to avoid heavy lifting and bending over for 4-6 hours post-injection to prevent the product from migrating. After that, you're fine. Sweating won't ruin it, but don't rub your forehead for 24 hours.

I'm a guy who works construction, and I got my elevens done last year. Best decision ever. My wife said I looked 'less intimidating' at parent-teacher conferences. The trick is finding an injector who treats men regularly. My first time, the doctor went too light, and I saw zero difference. The second time, they upped the dose significantly. It lasted about 4 months. The only downside was that for the first week, I couldn't furrow my brow to keep dust out of my eyes – I had to wear goggles more often. Small price to pay. I highly recommend looking for professional botox treatment from a clinic that shows before/afters of male clients. You can see the level of expertise here: https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/botox. Just don't go to a spa that only does 'baby botox' on 20-year-olds; you need a strong hand.