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Aesthetic Andrology: Skin Care for Men — Male Cosmetics and Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures

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At present, there is a steady increase in medical-aesthetic procedures performed in men. The trend for well-groomed men will continue as men are interested in improving their outward appearance. Within the scope of aesthetic andrology, a variety of surgical, non-surgical and skin care techniques are used to achieve a vital, attractive and youthful appearance, resulting in increased self-confidence for professional, social and emotional competence. A self-confident appearance generally means more success in both one’s job and private life.

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  2. Center for Medical and Urological Andrology and Reproductive Endocrinology, University Hospital Ghent 6K12IE, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium

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  3. Department of Oncology, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Human Genetics Building, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, Scotland UK

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Müller, C., Schill, W.B. (2006). Aesthetic Andrology: Skin Care for Men — Male Cosmetics and Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures. In: Schill, WB., Comhaire, F., Hargreave, T.B. (eds) Andrology for the Clinician. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-33713-X_103

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