There Is Nothing Unmanly About Men’s Aesthetic Treatments

02-03-2023 | Posted in: Blogs, Hair Treatments, Wellness & Lifestyle

There is a stigma attached to men's beauty, but does it actually make you feel less of a man?

Our client Chris Wild, best selling author, artist and actor shares his story.

I recently turned 43yrs old and I started to reflect on my life. In a moment of madness, I felt really depressed.

“I’m getting old”

“What will I look like when I am 50?”

All these crazy conversations running through my head.

It is something I never really consciously thought about in my life. It wasn’t until I reached my mid 30’s that I became conscious about my looks. I was being interviewed on TV for my first book Damaged. After the interview, a few friends sent me messages observing that I was losing my hair. For the first time as an adult I became conscious about ageing.

I was quick to make contact with Dr Liakas at Vie Aesthetics. I had done my research but Dr Liakas and the team at Vie stood out by miles. I had no knowledge on beauty therapy for men so it wasn’t something I was going to be spontaneous about.

There is a stigma attached to men’s beauty that it’s only affordable for men with status, money or power. But that really isn’t the case anymore. I eradicated that misconception from my brain and made those first steps to find out more.

I always classified myself as masculine, a man’s man. But what does that mean in modern day?

Most men I know who are in their early 40 are not happy with the way they look. Aging is not about getting old; it’s about feeling fresh and confident again so that you accept the process.

Meeting Dr Liakas was life changing for me. We quickly built a rapport and discussed what procedures were available for me. I have to stress at this point that I was very much in control of the conversation and Dr Liakas listened whilst I verbally let go of all my insecurities. It was very much patient led and still is; I felt very comfortable throughout.

I was shocked to realise that from a professional perspective things weren’t so bad. Yes, I had a few wrinkles around my face which is inevitable when you have a stressful job, two young children, live in London and you’re in your 40’s. But the celestial cloud is that they’re all treatable and at a reasonable price for the moderate working man.

So, let’s get down to business.

Anti Wrinkle Injections, the fundamental treatment which is the groundwork of wrinkle eradication. A little injection here and there and just like that my skin is rejuvenated.

I gasped looking at my face in the mirror. I couldn’t believe it. It was quick and easy. For years I’d forked out on endless products to make my eyes look fresh and just like that my problem was resolved.

I was one of the first patients of Dr Liakas to undergo Regenera Activa, hair rejuvenation therapy. Again, a procedure that was so quick and convenient with imminent results. He literally took a sample of my hair follicle, put it into a machine which liquefied it and then injected it back into my head. I have spent thousands on creams, hair products, medication, you name it. And nothing really worked. These alternative solutions can prevent your hair falling out for a short period of time but they do not ignite new hair follicles which makes the hair grow back. It was none-invasive, painless and within my price range.

Two weeks passed and I went back to Harley Street to see Dr Liakas. We were both very impressed with the results. My age didn’t matter anymore, I didn’t feel bad about going to bed late, having a drink on the weekends and my life seemed less stressful.

Did I feel less like a man?

No, quite the opposite. I felt empowered. I wasn’t hiding behind my insecurities anymore. My mental health improved, my life flourished and continues to do so.

Vie Aesthetics to me is like the dentist. I go for a check-up every six months and a good Doctor will always tell you the truth. Dr Liakas doesn’t just inject me like my dentist doesn’t just remove a tooth every time I have a check-up. If I need Anti Wrinkle he will tell me and if I don’t then he will also tell me. It’s important to find a good Doctor and build a trusting relationship like I have with Dr Liakas and the team at Vie Aesthetics.

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