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High-T Face​

Many men notice that when they boost their testosterone, they also boost their above-neck-manliness. But does that really happen?​

A funny thing happened when I started TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). I gained several pounds of muscle in the following months and lost a couple pounds of fat, despite not changing anything about my workouts or diet. But that was expected. What I didn't expect was developing a more manly face.

My wife noticed it, and looking back at old photos made it obvious. But does boosting your testosterone level with TRT or supplements really increase above-the-neck masculinity?

Here's What We Know​

Some men have very masculine faces: strong jaws, more prominent brow ridges, and larger noses. They look chiseled.

In various studies, women were able to instinctively point out the men with higher testosterone, describing them as more attractive and dominant (at least if the women were ovulating and not on hormonal birth control, which blunts this natural biological response). The high-T men were unconsciously perceived as more genetically fit and good at producing offspring.

Some men have more feminine faces: softer, more delicate, and even pretty. Women also recognized this in studies, but it's not always a bad thing. If she's not ovulating (in her most fertile/horny phase) or using birth control, she may be more attracted to a "pretty" man, who's seen as more caring and nurturing. He'd make a good cuddler and co-parent.

A masculine or feminine face is mostly "built" during puberty when testosterone surges. Some boys get a big surge; some don't. But what happens when we put a lower-T adult on replacement therapy?


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What Does Science Say?​

There aren't many focused studies on this, but plenty suggest that yes, boosting T changes the structure and appearance of the face. It's more subtle than what occurs during puberty, but it does happen. Here's why:

• TRT enhances sexually dimorphic features. Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences between male and female appearances. In short, having more testosterone further separates a male face from a female face.
• While not dramatic, most experts think that men experience a strengthening and toning of the facial muscles with TRT. Testosterone replacement promotes muscle hypertrophy even in untrained men, so it's possible that facial muscles are affected too. Personal theory: Men who lift weights and strain hard might be mildly "building" their facial muscles if their T is high enough.
• TRT or T-boosting supplements usually lead to body fat loss, including facial fat, which can make facial muscles more defined. This gives the appearance of a more chiseled jawline or sharper facial features. More T, less baby face.
• Testosterone helps improve skin elasticity and thickness, which might make the face appear firmer and enhance the appearance of the underlying muscles.
• Obviously, high-T men can grow a thicker, more masculine beard than low-T men, increasing an overall masculine appearance. Likewise, low-T men often have thinner, lighter eyebrows, contributing to a more feminine look. Testosterone also plays a role in maintaining bone density and skin collagen/elasticity. So, TRT may help men appear a little more youthful as they age.
• Somewhat related: Low-T men often have higher-pitched voices. When testosterone levels are restored, the vocal cords and the muscles supporting the voice may regain strength, leading to a fuller and slightly deeper voice. The effect is subtle but noticeable. In studies, women rated the sound of deeper male voices as more attractive.

How to Use This Info​

Getting a testosterone prescription isn't going to give you a facelift or a chin implant, but it'll help. If anything, it's a nice side effect of TRT, assuming you like looking manly and attractive when your wife is feeling frisky.

For those who want to avoid the needle or don't yet qualify for TRT, try a proven natural T-booster like Longjack. Just be sure to use the LJ100 form and make sure the formula includes caprylocaproyl polyoxyl-8 glycerides (Labrasol). This solubilizer and emulsifier makes Longjack more bioavailable.