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Till wrinkles do us part: introducing the brotox groom

Brides used to be the only ones getting prettified for weddings. Now, it's guys too.

Published Sun, May 15, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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IF some men look a little facially frozen in their wedding photos, it's now perhaps because of the Botox.

If their chins appear more chiselled, their pores smaller, their necks tighter, it may be thanks to in-office procedures, which many grooms, groomsmen and even fathers-in-law are getting before the big event.

"Last year I got hair transplants," said Joshua Baggett, a 35-year-old sound engineer. "After seeing the results, I wished I had done it sooner. I noticed I was getting crow's-feet, and I'm getting married in August. I want to look young and good for my wedding photos, which will hopefully last a lifetime."

Years ago, the only ones getting prettified were brides. But now, grooms are going for a "brotox" boost. They are making appointments with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to reduce fat, restore volume to their f…

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