Retinol and collagen over Botox, for men?

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

You will need to know that those products treat different issues. Retinol is a formulation of Vitamin A that is applied topically to the skin to combat the effects of aging/acne. Collagen may improve the complexion of your skin, improve elasticity thus reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and scars. Botox is a neurotoxin that paralyzes local muscle contraction, diminishing the look of etched in wrinkles.

Dear mllllc,
The spectrum of beauty is changing. Men (and women), too, want firmer, tighter skin and more rejuvenated longevity. The secret is cell turnover and collagen / melanosis up-regulation. Retinoids (retinol, tretinoin) provide the direct cellular DNA stimulation to reverse the passive loss of skin exfoliation / turnover, collagenesis and rejuvenated skin barrier function including pigmentation, UV and weathered cellular injury, mild inflammatory issues including acne.
Yes, seek a Certified Zein Obagi, MD, Dermatologist, ZO Skin Health Practice to provide the non-surgical pharmaceutic levels of skin rejuvenation. Also, consider minimally invasive options of injectable Sculptra and TCA mid-dermal peels following skin preparation.
I hope this helps. Happy Holliday’s, All the best.

Men, as with women, can benefit from Botox and fillers. They can be used to add volume and shape the jawline. The correct products will depend on your treatment goals. We also recommend that everyone use medical grade skin care products like Transform MD as well as wear sunscreen every day.