
Brotox noun [U]
UK /ˈbrəʊ.tɒks/ US /ˈbroʊ.tɑːks/
a humorous word for Botox when the procedure is given to a man
The rise of so-called Brotox is being reported in the UK, where the male grooming industry is worth an estimated £500 million a year. Celebrities aren’t immune from this trend. Plastic surgeons say that more and more male stars appeared to be “jumping on the Brotox bandwagon”.
[theweek.com, 12 August 2023]
perception drift noun [U]
UK /pəˈsep.ʃᵊn ˌdrɪft/ US /pɚˈsep.ʃᵊn ˌdrɪft/
someone’s inability to remember how their natural face looks after they have had a number of cosmetic procedures such as Botox
The term perception drift was first coined by a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon. It happens when people get a series of procedures or tweakments and forget how they originally/naturally looked prior to aesthetic changes. Perception drift is when a person’s perception of change following an aesthetic treatment is skewed or inaccurate. In most cases, other people notice these changes, but not the ones who underwent the procedure.
[cutislaserclinics.com, 28 April 2023]
prejuvenation noun [U]
/priːˌdʒuː.vᵊnˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
the act or process of using cosmetic procedures on someone who is still young to prevent them from looking older later
In the world of aesthetics, a new trend has turned into a lifestyle: prejuvenation. Younger patients are more interested in skincare and aesthetics than ever, suggesting that aesthetic enhancements shouldn’t be limited to corrective procedures. Prejuvenation refers to seeking preventative aesthetic procedures that postpone visible signs of aging instead of correcting problems after they occur.
[novaplasticsurgery.com, 27 June 2023]
Hi
we suggest implementing a new word: ”viewmate”. It’s someone who is not your friend but not a stranger too. You know the person, you say hi and chat but you are not close enough to be friends.
Exactly, or like an english word for schadenfreude. We need more words that we can use to explain others
an acquaintance
but acquaintance sounds too formal and even rude, and definition is not exactly the same
that’s right Kamika