A growing number of men in the UK are turning to Scrotox — a procedure involving Botox injections into the scrotal sack — for both medical and cosmetic reasons. The treatment, which costs around £1,200 and lasts three to four months, can relieve pain and discomfort, but is increasingly sought after for a smoother, less wrinkled appearance.
Dr Richard Viney, a urology surgeon at Eve Clinics, told The Standard that interest in male intimate treatments has “gone through the roof”. He now performs four to five Scrotox procedures a month, compared to one or two a year three years ago. Dr Aamer Kahn, co-founder of Harley Street Skin, has also seen a “tremendous increase” in requests, particularly after 2020.
Patients like Tom, a 44-year-old construction worker, initially sought Scrotox for comfort. After experiencing chafing, he found the procedure also boosted his confidence and improved his sex life, though there is no scientific evidence for enhanced pleasure. Another patient, Edward, a 40-year-old software developer, underwent Scrotox to treat excessive sweating and painful rashes, which had made him self-conscious in social situations.
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine reports a 70 per cent rise in male aesthetic treatments since 2021. Dr Viney notes that many patients feel emotional relief after the procedure, with staff often seeing patients cry from validation. “There's so much invested mentally and emotionally from these young men in their penises,” he said.
Dr Kahn has observed a shift towards younger patients seeking intimate treatments, often driven by anxieties about appearance post-divorce or influenced by online pornography. The trend reflects a broader increase in male cosmetic procedures, with Scrotox leading the way in intimate grooming.
