Aesthetics in men: what dermatologists need to know
EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE ODAC CONFERENCE
While less common, noninvasive body contouring is something men often look for, too. Cryolipolysis can also be used for contouring, said Dr. Keaney, while Dr. Bowe advises keeping the golden ratio of shoulder-to-waist size in mind when consulting male patients about ways to improve their physique.
“There’s the ‘Adonis Ratio’ in which a man’s shoulder circumference is 1.68 times the size of his waist, and if you achieve that ratio it’s considered the ideal male physique,” Dr. Bowe explained. “By targeting the muffin top and the love handles [to] minimize the waist circumference, we can get patients closer to that ideal aesthetic.”
Dr. Keaney, who is also with the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, added that in a not-yet-published study that he conducted, which surveyed 600 men about their most prominent aging concerns, hair loss was No. 1 “by far.” Dermatologists should know ahead of time that alopecia will be a frequent topic of discussion with men, far more so than with female patients, he pointed out.
Dr. Bowe disclosed consultancy relationships with Allergan and Galderma. Dr. Keaney disclosed relationships with Allergan, Restoration Robotics, and Skinceuticals.
