The use of face masks and the increase in time spent at home has led to an increase in demand for cosmetic surgery. In fact, nearly 1.5 million aesthetic procedures were performed in 2019, based on reports by the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics, but this number is now rising. According to Dr. Hu and staff at Valencia Plastic Surgery, cosmetic surgery has been increasing in popularity as more patients are coming in for all types of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. As cosmetic trends change all the time with the latest advancements in medical and scientific technology, what was once a full-day treatment can now take less than 30 minutes to administer with minimal downtime.

Achieving The “Natural” Look

Recently, trends have been going towards natural looking enhancements or “tweakments” that do not change or alter your appearance. According to skin and advanced laser expert, Debbie Thomas, “tweakments help keep the skin in optimal condition, while tackling visible areas like pigmentation, harsh veins, and severely-inflamed skin; it will ensure more balanced and healthy-looking skin.” The latest advancements in technology are more favorable towards lasers rather than Botox regarding skin rejuvenation, as Botox is a permanent change that may need further enhancements as you age.

Laser Hair Removal

Gone are the days when people go to the spa for only relaxations and massages. Recent advancements have slowly introduced aesthetic treatments like laser hair removal in holistic spas as one of their new services. In fact, laser hair removal is estimated to hit $1,378 million by 2027. According to Sara Young, founder of Aesthetics Collective, aesthetic treatment is aimed to boost the confidence of their customers, both mentally and physically. The combination of rejuvenation and facial treatments has been the approach most used recently as it makes it possible to avoid invasive or surgical procedures.

Body-Altering Treatments

New aesthetic treatments have also changed how the body is sculpted with certain new equipment and technology. Le Shape, which is a laser treatment for non-operative procedures, is used to tone the desired muscles without having to go through a surgical procedure such as liposuction. Another leading treatment is CoolSculpting, which is the leading non-invasive fat-reduction procedure, and combined with the release of the much anticipated EmSculpt, this will complement the previous treatments by providing additional benefits such as muscle hypertrophy after the removal of adipose tissue.

There will always be an appeal in pursuing aesthetic treatment that is popular among your peers. Although most are safe procedures with minimal side effects, it is important to understand the risks before agreeing to the operation and procedures.

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