More of us are investing in beauty treatments – and there are more treatments than ever to choose from. Just what are some of the hottest beauty treatments right now? This post delves into some of the trendiest procedures.
Blepharoplasty
Got eye bags or droopy eyelids? A blepharoplasty is a form of cosmetic surgery that can remove excess skin around the eyes for a more youthful appearance. This treatment has become very popular in recent years – the number of procedures has increased by almost 20% since 2019!
Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
While boob jobs are still one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, butt lifts are starting to catch up. Commonly known as a BBL, a Brazilian butt lift involves taking fat from other parts of the body and transferring it into the buttocks. Between 2015 and 2019, there was a 90.3% increase in BBL procedures across the US – and they’ve only gotten more popular since.
Chemical skin peels
A chemical skin peel involves using chemicals to remove outer layers of skin. This procedure is very popular in skin care clinics right now and can be used to reduce an array of skin defects including wrinkles, mild scarring and discoloration.
Clear aligners
Taking over from traditional metal braces, clear teeth aligners are plastic retainers that can be used to straighten the teeth. They’ve seen a huge surge in popularity – particularly among adults. Unlike metal braces, clear aligners are practically invisible and can be removed when eating or brushing teeth.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers involve injecting a substance into the skin to fill it out. They are most commonly used to add volume to lips, but can also be used to reduce wrinkles and folds. Along with botox injections, dermal fillers are the most common non-surgical procedures worldwide.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy
IPL therapy is a versatile form of treatment that can be used to eliminate acne, age spots, spider veins and even unwanted hairs. It involves using an intense light to stimulate collagen production in the skin (or damage hair follicles in the case of hair removal). This trendy treatment can be carried out by professionals in a clinic or at home using a handheld IPL device.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion remains a popular exfoliation treatment that involves removing outer layers of skin using tiny crystals. It can be used to reduce a range of skin blemishes from fine lines to acne scars. Almost all skin clinics will offer this procedure.
Teeth whitening
Using a laser and a bleaching agent, it’s possible to temporarily whiten the teeth. This procedure has steadily grown in popularity since the 00s and a growing number of dental practices now offer it.
Vampire facials
What on earth is a vampire facial? Technically known as a PRP (platelet-rich-plasma) facial, this procedure is one of the fastest growing skincare treatments right now, and involves drawing small amounts of blood from a patient and then applying them to the patient’s face using microneedling. As gory as this sounds, it has proven to be incredibly effective at repairing skin blemishes such as wrinkles and scarring.
Weight loss injections
Weight loss injections like Ozempic have proved to be incredibly popular in recent years, taking over other forms of weight loss treatment. These injections reduce the patient’s appetite so that they eat less and lose weight more naturally. This has many health benefits, but of course is also done for cosmetic reasons.
