The world of aesthetic treatments has seen massive changes in the last decade. In the 1990s, invasive cosmetic surgery was introduced, and it slowly gained popularity. Now non-invasive procedures are all the rage when it comes to aesthetic medicine trends.
The world of aesthetic treatments has seen massive changes in the last decade. In the 1990s, invasive cosmetic surgery was introduced, and it slowly gained popularity. Now non-invasive procedures are all the rage when it comes to aesthetic medicine trends.
Thanks to lower costs and quickly visible results, people are opting more towards the non-invasive route.
People have been familiar with procedures such as Botox®, laser hair removal, fillers, etc. for a long time
But in the years 2019 and 2020, there was an increase in other non to minimal-invasive procedures like PRP, skin tightening, medical facials, body contouring, microneedling, and so on.
Demand for both the new and the old aesthetic medicine trends are forecasted to continuously rise in 2021.
In 2019, there were more than 80 million aesthetic treatments and procedures were performed worldwide. People believe that aesthetic medicine is similar to regular health treatments since it helps them maintain a healthy and natural-looking appearance.
In addition to staying healthy and fit, people also want to minimize the effects of aging.
Women nowadays are going for a more natural look when it comes to these enhancements. They don’t want to look dramatically different.
The new trend is to make small changes in their trouble areas instead of making major changes.
Some of these procedures use the body fat of the patient themselves to be used as an implant in the face or as other enhancements.
One of the major reasons that aesthetic medicine trends have gained popularity among people is because of the rise of social media.
Whether it is selfies on Instagram or Facebook, people have started focusing more on minimal procedures to update their appearance.
A vast majority of the younger generation and males have also hopped on the non-invasive procedures bandwagon due to their increased obsession with social media.
When talking about aesthetic medicine trends, 2019 was the ultimate year of facial rejuvenation procedures and these aesthetic medicine trends continued on to 2020 and aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
When it comes to other non-invasive procedures, the top five, in the last two years, were:
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Due to the sudden appearance of a worldwide pandemic, the demand for non-invasive cosmetic treatments has increased.
According to plastic surgeons and dermatologists, this sudden increase is due to the fact that people have to work from home and show their faces on video calls for personal and work meetings.
There has also been a rise in telemedicine in the past year. It is safer for people to consult with their dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other professionals through video calls rather than meeting in person, unless for the procedures themselves.
Another reason for an increase in non-invasive facial procedures is due to constantly wearing masks. An ideal environment is created for the bacteria to grow due to increased humidity and warmth under the mask.
This results in clogged pores and ‘maskne.’ Not to mention, people who already suffer from a certain skin condition, like rosacea, will have a more difficult time with their skin.
When talking about neurotoxins (Botox®), they are used in order to relax certain muscles underneath the skin, which results in less production of frown lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and other facial lines.
On the other hand, fillers are used in order to treat wrinkles and fine lines as well. Plus, they restore volume in different areas of the face where it’s needed, like eyes, jaws, and cheeks.
Fillers are more commonly known to plump the lips as a raging trend. Fillers come in different types, depending on firmness, viscosity, texture, and other properties.
With fillers, the patient leaves the clinic looking refreshed in just a short amount of time, which makes getting fillers an easy procedure. There can be minor swelling or redness of the skin at the injection site, but all of that will disappear in just a few hours.
Nowadays, cosmetic procedures, like Botox® and fillers, aren’t considered taboo. There was a time when getting Botox® was seen as a massive physical change in someone’s life and no one would openly talk about it.
Times have changed and these procedures are becoming more common.
Plus, the younger generation, like the millennials, started paying more attention to their appearance, in part due to social media culture.
This has resulted in them opting for Botox® and fillers and this sudden increase has removed the stigma that was once associated with these types of procedures.
Platelet-rich plasma treatments, also called PRP treatments, are used for various purposes, such as facial rejuvenation, hair loss, and acne scarring.
Both women and men have taken advantage of this aesthetic treatment.
When it comes to fighting the signs of aging or the appearance of an aging face, it can be used to to treat fine lines, sagging skin, wrinkles, uneven skin tones, and scarring.
This will promote the production of collagen and provide that younger-looking plump look to the patient. The blood is placed inside a centrifuge, where the platelets that contain the growth factors get isolated.
This is an allergy-free all-natural process that is performed by trained healthcare providers. When it comes to using PRP for hair loss, the body creates an inflammatory response due to the treatment, which releases growth factors that stop the hair loss process.
The results of this procedure show up after a couple of days and will build over time. However, the end result varies from patient to patient.
Usually, it takes three weeks to notice an overall improvement in the skin’s texture, hydration, and tone. It is between the third to sixth week when new collagen is produced and formation of new blood vessels takes place.
The process of improving the skin’s elasticity and reduction of any fine lines continues on for a couple more months.
According to research, cosmetic PRP’s results usually last for one to two years. However, this also depends on several factors, like the condition of the patient’s skin before the procedure and how well the patient followed the protocols both before the procedure and after it.
Once the new cells and collagen start forming underneath the skin, that is when the facial rejuvenation can truly be seen.
This process might require some time. Some people see improvement in their skin by the third week, while others don’t see any visible change until the sixth week.
These treatments have been a major hit among celebrities as well.
Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Molly Sims have openly talked about the many benefits they have achieved with PRP treatments.
No one can forget the uproar that Kim Kardashian created with her ‘Vampire Facial®, (trademarked by designer-physician Charles Runels, MD Inventor of the O-Shot®, P-Shot®, & Vampire Facelift® & Vampire Breast Lift® Procedures),’ which is just another version of a PRP treatment.
Also, the famous actress Angelina Jolie tried a PRP procedure called ‘Dracula Facelift,’ which helped in making her skin younger and added more elasticity to it for a youthful appearance.
Another actress, Jay Anstey gave the famous Kim Kardashian ‘Vampire Facial®’ a try and it has become one of her most favorite beauty treatments.
In addition to plumping up the skin, reducing the fine lines, and providing a natural glow, this procedure has also helped her with her chronic dryness issue.
Are you looking for a way to add revenue to your aesthetics practice or medspa? Consider PRP as a natural way to further enhance results for your patients and for your bottom line.
Microneedling dates back to the mid-90s, but recently it has gained popularity due to Instagram and YouTube.
This is a cosmetic procedure that can help with different types of skin conditions. During the procedure, a handheld device is used that pricks the skin and creates tiny micro injuries in the person’s skin.
This causes the body to increase its production of elastin and collagen in order to heal these tiny injuries. At the same time, it tightens and smooths the skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes.
Radiofrequency microneedling, also called RF, combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy in order to enhance the skin rejuvenation process. In this procedure, the underlying skin layers receive heat that boosts elastin and collagen production, while tightening the skin.
The radiofrequency energy penetrates more deeply into the skin as compared to the standard microneedling procedure; hence, the end results are produced much quicker.
This microneedling process is recommended for patients who have issues like:
Microneedling is also combined with PRP for certain procedures in order to generate better and faster results.
When it comes to the cost, microneedling procedures’ cost ranges from $200 – $700 for one session. However, the number of sessions depends from person to person. Usually, people require 3 to 6 sessions in order to see optimal results.
Laser hair removal is known as one of the highly-popular laser cosmetic procedures in America. This is due to its effectiveness, safety, and long-lasting results.
IBoth women and men are having these procedures done on their bodies. The grooming industry of men is continuously growing, the need to remove unwanted hair has increased in areas like the back or the chest.
People go for laser hair removal for different reasons, whether it is for cosmetic purposes or an underlying condition, like hirsutism.
This procedure works by gently damaging the hair follicle’s root that contains melanin, which is a component that gives the hair its dark or light color. The end result of this procedure is smoother skin that stays hair-free for a long period of time.
Aesthetic clinics offer laser hair removal for different areas of the body like face, back, abdomen, bikini area, chest, knuckles, legs, breasts, underarms, buttocks, and feet.
According to Mayo Clinic, laser hair removal reduces the number of hairs by 40% – 80%. A person only needs to go for three to six sessions in order to see results and these sessions take place after every six to ten weeks.
When it comes to the costs, it depends on the area that is being treated. Usually, laser hair removal price in the United States ranges from $200 – $800.
Since the demand of aesthetic treatments have increased and become more accessible, fat-reduction procedures have also experienced an increase.
Nonsurgical fat reduction and nonsurgical body contouring are two of the procedures that have been a major part of the aesthetic medicine trends.
In these procedures, the fat cells get destroyed from stubborn areas of the body without any surgery, for example, the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and bottom.
What makes nonsurgical body contouring different from surgical liposuction is the fact that laser fat removal techniques do not need anesthesia, incisions, stitches, or a longer recovery period.
These procedures are handled in different ways. Some procedures require freezing the fat cells, while other procedures make use of heat that penetrates through radiofrequency or other means.
Different types of methods are used when it comes to nonsurgical fat removal, here are a sample of some methods available:
This low-level laser therapy quickly found popularity within the cosmetic and beauty world. The sessions are short and take less than one hour. In this treatment, low-level laser beams are targeted towards fat cells. These beams liquefy those cells and they are eventually removed from the body.
This process is also known as freezing the fat. It involves cooling the fat cells, which results in reducing body fat and no harm befalls the surrounding tissues. This treatment is ideal for areas of the body that consist of stubborn body fat, like the back and the abdomen.
A person can see visible changes in their body in two to four months after their procedure.
This treatment utilizes laser energy that comes from an applicator. In the procedure, the fat cells get heated up and disrupted, at the same time not affecting the other cells within the skin or the other structures.
Radiofrequency skin tightening procedure uses the radiofrequency therapy (RF) in its treatments. This nonsurgical method uses energy waves in order to heat up the dermis, which is the deep layer of the skin.
This stimulates collagen production, which is a common protein found in a patient’s body and it is responsible for providing that tightened and plumped appearance.
In addition to using radiofrequency therapy for skin-tightening procedures, it can also be used when it comes to the reduction of the size of the stubborn pockets of fat.
People from all ethnicities with different skin types can reap the benefits of radiofrequency body contouring treatments.
In this procedure, ultrasound technology is used, where highly-focused sonic waves end up breaking down fat cells within the affected area.
This releases the fat in a different form, called triglycerides.
The liver processes these triglycerides and gets rid of them from the body. This results in the reduction of the fat bulge.
This latest technology is FDA-approved. It works by reducing the volume of fat cells by making use of concentrated red wavelengths of the natural light onto the skin and the fat cells.
It is because of this light that the fat cells end up creating tiny openings and they start shrinking in size.
The red light therapy is perfect for individuals who have issues with stubborn fat that’s stored in the thighs, hips, or abdomen area.
Additionally, when it comes to these aesthetic treatments, there are certain areas that are more popular among people, such as neck fat or fat in the chin area that they want to appear more youthful.
This also includes the use of KYBELLA®, which is an injectable treatment that’s FDA-approved. It works by destroying the fat cells in the area that’s being treated, like below the chin, in order to improve a person’s profile.
Aesthetic medicine trends have greatly evolved over the years. While the late ‘90s and early 2000s were all about invasive plastic surgeries, the times have truly changed as new non-invasive procedures have taken over the world of aesthetic treatments.
People can get their desired look without worrying about going under the knife, all thanks to the use of different procedures.
In order to prepare for what 2021 might bring, aesthetic practices need to make a plan on how they can manage everything during a pandemic.
This includes safety precautions that are important not only for their clients, but also for their employees. When it comes to aesthetic medicine trends, something new is always around the corner.
As people are becoming more aware of their appearance, so the need for non-invasive aesthetic treatments grows. Consumer demand will continue to drive non-invasive procedures to the top of all aesthetic procedures in 2021.
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