More and more men are opting to have Botox in a bid to keep their skin looking younger, according to one clinician.

Caci Medi-spas clinical adviser Jackie Smith, who practises in New Zealand, told the New Zealand Herald she has now treated men from all walks of life, from school teachers to builders.

“Like women, they are usually in the region of 40 years and starting to feel as though their ageing is impacting on their self-confidence,” she explained.

Ms Smith added that although men are now more willing to indulge in Botox, they may not always admit having done so afterwards as they are shy about people knowing they care about their appearance.

Last month, Happy Days actor Henry Winkler told the Express he thinks Botox is a great invention for both cosmetic and medical reasons.

He added that he wishes it could have been around when his mother was still alive, as it could have helped her with the symptoms of a stroke.
 

The importance of seeking an accredited Botox provider has again been highlighted after it was found that some nurses may be administering it without training.

According to the Nursing Times, hundreds of nurses may be issuing prescriptions for Botox and similar treatments via remote prescription, which is against the rules of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NWC).

As a result, the face-to-face consultation which would normally take place to decide on a person’s suitability for Botox will be missed out, increasing the likelihood of patients suffering an adverse reaction.

The NWC said any nurses found to be breaching its rules can expect to face a fitness to practice case.

Last week, Professional Beauty also warned of the importance of seeking proper Botox providers after a clinic in the US was revealed to be exchanging the treatment for unwanted gold.

Gwen Davies said the procedure should only be carried out in a clinically sound environment.
 

A chemistry teacher has been speaking of her delight after Botox treatment restored her voice when she lost it to throat cancer.

Geeta Mishra had to have her larynx removed in October 2009 and was devastated to find she could not speak even when an artificial voice box was put in several months later, the Times of India reports.

However, she was put in touch with Dr Mandar Deshpande, who recommended a pioneering treatment from America involving shots of Botox in the throat.

He explained this paralyses the overactive pharyngoesophageal segment which allows the voice to return.

“Five shots of Botox restored my voice within 12 hours,” Ms Mishra commented.

Dr Deshpande explained the treatment could help the ten per cent of people who do not respond to artificial voice boxes after suffering from throat cancer.

Earlier this month, Mark Weatherall from the Migraine Trust told the Sun Botox can help people who struggle with debilitating headaches to get their lives back.