The bizarre rise of SCROTOX: Men are paying nearly £3,000 to have Botox in their private parts

September 25, 2016

Treatment involves having botox injected into the testicles
£2,800 treatment decreases sweating and reduces wrinkles
Experts say there’s possible risks and complications with treatment

Bianca London for MailOnline

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04:13 EST, 21 September 2016

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Thought the vampire facelift and leech facial were weird? The beauty industry is about to get much more bizarre.

‘Scrotox’ for men – botox for their private parts – is slowly on the rise, according to Metro.

The treatment, which costs £2,800, involves having botox injected into the testicles to decrease sweating, reduce wrinkles and make the scrotum appear larger due to muscles relaxing.

‘Scrotox’ for men – botox for their private parts – is slowly on the rise and men are paying £2,800 for the privilege

Mark Norfolk, Clinical Director at Transform, told FEMAIL: ‘Over the past year, requests for scrotum Botox have doubled at showing the huge demand and interest for this procedure.

‘It’s not a procedure that we offer due to the possible risks and complications associated with treating this part of the body.

‘In terms of results, injecting Botox into the scrotum may help with any sweating issues but won’t have much of an effect on wrinkles as there is lots of loose skin on this part of the body that an injectible treatment just can’t shift.

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‘If the patient has an issue with wrinkles or loose skin on their scrotum, a surgical procedure is most likely to be recommended.

‘If anyone is interested in having this treatment, I can’t stress enough how important it is to do a thorough research – not only into the practitioner but also around the product they’ll be using.

‘Also, patients should manage their expectations in terms of results, it could prove very costly and nervy racking to go through, for very little in return.’

One clinic isn’t offering the treatment due to the possible risks and complications associated with treating this part of the body

Writing for Cosmetic Surgery Times, dermatologic surgeon Jason Emer, M.D. explained: ‘As the vaginal rejuvenation market is skyrocketing, men are seeking their own type of rejuvenation. Who wouldn’t want to be a little bit longer, thicker, or have more sensitivity and a better sex life? These men are also becoming interested in the cosmetic appearance of the actual penis and scrotum itself.’

According to Lord Alan Sugar’s business partner, Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton, the rise in men having Botox is staggering

It’s perhaps unsurprising that men are investing in quirky treatments after research revealed that the number of men having cosmetic surgery has doubled over the past decade.

According to Lord Alan Sugar’s business partner, Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton, the rise in men having Botox is staggering.

‘Divorce rates are higher than ever and men, as much as women, are aware that appearance is a key factor when attracting a new partner. My patients generally feel that Botox helps them feel more positive about their appearance and boosts their self-confidence,’ she said of the trend.

‘Another motivating factor for the men I treat is a desire to improve their work prospects. Many men I treat are under pressure to achieve and a frown is a negative expression that reflects strain. By softening this expression, men appear less stressed, less angry and calmer. Looking old, stressed or angry can make men feel vulnerable about their positions or their marketability.’