Men, are you looksmaxxing?

From men's facials and aesthetic treatments for wrinkles and loose skin, to body sculpting procedures and slimming programs, many men are now feeling more comfortable going to aesthetic clinics to look better –or looksmaxxing as it has been coined.

Let's go through this trend and what you can consider.

What is looksmaxxing?

Regardless of where you're starting and what you have to work with, looksmaxxing is the practice of making the most of what you've got.

The goal isn't perfection; rather, it's making a consistent effort to improve and enhance one's appearance.

It starts with skincare

It's a misnomer that men don't need skincare. 

Many guys believe that skincare isn't necessary unless they're dealing with issues like acne, wrinkles, or saggy skin.

However, your skin is the largest organ in your body; regular maintenance (incorporating a simple skincare regime) is one key to preventing these skin concerns from occurring in the first place!

Keeping your skin healthy is as important as eating clean and exercising regularly.

For a start, cleanse twice daily, use a moisturiser, and apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Feeling lost?

Dr Ivan Puah can help you tackle your angry acne, scarring, pigmentation and more.

Reducing acne scars

Whether it's teen or adult acne you're dealing with, acne can be a huge confidence buster. 

And when you're left with post-inflammatory scars and marks, it can take a toll on your self-esteem too.

RF Microneedling is a popular solution for acne scars.

Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment for skin rejuvenation and clarity that has proven effective for both Asian men and women. 

This procedure targets deep acne scars and various types of acne scars, including:

Ageing in the workplace

Men in their 40s and 50s have usually gained plenty of working experience and confidence to be at the top of their career game.

But many in this age group also begin to feel the fear of being phased out and ousted by their younger colleagues.

"Most of our female patients opt for aesthetic treatments to look younger or make their features more defined. 

On the other hand, one of the most common requests I get from my male patients is to look well-rested. They want to look like they have the energy to go the distance and the confidence to continuously 'ace' their work and career.

Men, in general, would like to maintain their manly, rugged looks by revitalising their skin and softening any signs of ageing.These concerns will require a tailored approach combining procedures like Anti-wrinkle Injection (BoNTA) and dermal fillers," says Dr Puah.

For those dealing with laxity issues such as a double chin and sagging jowls, Dr Puah recommends facial liposuction.

It's an effective way to trim away excess facial fat, which can reduce one's perceived age rather significantly.

Facial liposuction can be paired with Ultherapy Prime; this is a non-surgical and FDA-approved skin-tightening treatment to lift facial skin.

Body definition

When hours of slogging at the gym and lifting weights, hundreds of burpees, downing protein shakes and chowing on steamed chicken aren't giving you the body definition you yearn for, 4D Liposuction (Hi-Definition Lipo) can help.

Men are mainly concerned about fat accumulation in the chest, abdomen, and waist.

These areas are genetically difficult to remove; they don't respond to exercise, diet, creams, or non-surgical fat reduction.

This body sculpting treatment effectively removes fat from specific areas, leaving a thin layer over the muscles to create a defined, sculpted look.

It goes beyond removing unwanted fat; it can achieve a more toned and athletic appearance.