Guide · Essen

Aesthetic medicine for men.

More and more men are booking appointments in aesthetic medicine. Their wishes differ from women's – and that changes dose, technique and goal.

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Consultation at the VIVA DERM practice in Essen
In short

Botox, hyaluronic acid and skin boosters for men: which areas are commonly requested, why dose and technique differ, and how the result stays discreet.

Men

What is different.

Different anatomy, different dose. Men usually have stronger facial muscles and thicker skin. The same effect on frown lines or forehead usually needs a higher dose of botulinum toxin – and at the same time a flatter, broader eyebrow rather than an arched 'lift'. Ignoring that produces a feminised expression.

Commonly requested: frown lines (the 'stern' look), forehead lines, crow's feet, tear trough and tired eyes, jawline and chin, double chin, excessive sweating and teeth grinding. With hyaluronic acid it is almost never about volume but about contour: chin, jaw angle, transition to the neck.

The goal is discretion. Most men don't want to look 'done', they want to look rested. So the dose tends to be lower, treatment is done in stages and checked after two weeks. A result nobody notices is the compliment here.

Skin and hair: skin boosters and polynucleotides for skin quality and pores, PRP for early hair loss – topics men increasingly come with. Here too: examination first, then a plan, no promises.

Process: book online or by phone, consultation with examination, treatment usually possible in the same appointment, check-up after two weeks. Appointments are generally between 8:30 and 15:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The essentials

The essentials.

frown linesMost common area
usually higher than for womenDose
rested, not changedGoal
after 2 weeksCheck-up

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Important note

Important note.

This text is general information. It replaces neither a medical examination nor the consultation required before any treatment under German law (§ 630e BGB). Whether and which treatment is suitable for you can only be said after examination and consultation. No treatment results are promised.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Will people notice?

The aim is that they don't. Dose and technique are chosen so that facial movement is preserved and the eyebrow keeps its masculine shape.

How much downtime?

Usually none. Small red marks or injection points disappear within hours; bruises are possible but rare.

What does a treatment cost?

Botulinum toxin from €190 per area, hyaluronic acid from €250 per millilitre – as guide prices; invoicing follows the GOÄ. The full list is on the prices page.

Can I just have a consultation?

Yes. A consultation-only appointment costs €50 and is credited against a later treatment.

Sources

Sources and further reading.

External links open in a new window; their operators are responsible for their content. Medical responsibility for this page: Katayoun Mostaghimi, specialist in general medicine. Last updated: 2026-10-05.

Questions?

Talk to the physician.

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Or simply call: +49 1520 8367711 · info@vivaderm.de

Or start with a consultation only: consultation appointment (€50, credited against a treatment)