Top Upcoming Trends
From fillers and skincare to devices and surgery, Beauty Uncovered shares the hottest aesthetic treatment trends to keep your eye on
Trends are constantly changing and developing year upon year, and the world of aesthetics is no different. Accentuating and enlarging certain body features has been a huge trend over the last couple of years in aesthetics however, this is slowly fading away. Embracing the natural look is more fashionable than ever, with a few little ‘tweaks’ here and there.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a sharp increase in aesthetic procedures being performed. A recent global survey revealed that the total number of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, across the world had increased by 7.4% since the previous year! New and innovative techniques ultimately lead to better and more beautiful results for you! In a report by the UK’s largest meeting of medical aesthetic professionals – CCR London – we look at some of the cosmetic treatment trends, newest products and techniques to keep you looking (and more importantly feeling) your best this year.
Fake fillers are out
As one of the most popular cosmetic treatments to date, it is no surprise that dermal fillers are only going to get more popular and innovative as time goes on. With the archaic ‘fish lips’ look and the overdone pout doing us women no favours, the natural look is the new normal and fresh filler products are being created with this in mind. The aim is to enhance and not transform, working with your natural features to preserve and subtly elevate them. Why not check out brands such as Neauvia, Revanesse and VIVACY, who all released new dermal fillers last year designed to achieve natural results!
Injectables aren’t just for the face, and it’s becoming more popular to add filler into other parts of the body, including the décolletage, abdomen, upper arms and even the buttocks! Check out the Lanluma filler for a perkier bum or the hyaluronic acid injectable bioremodelling Profhilo Body Kit for improving the quality of skin on your body. Speak to a medical aesthetic practitioner about what fillers and injectables are suitable for different body areas! A great place to do this is at Beauty Uncovered LIVE, the only event of its size in the UK for people like you to discover more about aesthetics treatments!
Skincare is key
It’s no secret that a good skincare regime is vital for keeping a beautiful complexion. The skin should be cleansed, exfoliated and hydrated while adding important vitamins back into the skin layer – and don’t forget that SPF as we head towards summer! Gaining momentum in the skincare scene are at-home products to complement the results of in-clinic rejuvenation treatments to optimise results, accelerate recovery, and reduce downtime.
Skincare brand SkinCeuticals and aesthetic device company Cutera are two brands paving the way by developing a specialist approach called ‘Integrated Skincare’, pairing key products with ablative (which affect the skin surface) and non-ablative (that target the underlying
tissue) lasers and energy devices.
Getting skincare has become more convenient since the pandemic, and online skincare platform GetHarley is making waves as it can effortlessly connect you with the UK’s top skincare professionals to discover a personalised product regime through an online consultation. The products are then conveniently sent straight to your door!
There are also a huge amount of new skincare products to try which are sure to create a stir. Next time you book in for your toxin treatment, try pairing with Revox Line Relaxer by Revision Skincare, which promises to optimise antiwrinkle injections and improve the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on the face. Ask your practitioner how to get your hands on one!
Stimulate your skin with radiofrequency microneedling
With celebs like Judy Murray, Paula Abdul and January Jones endorsing this treatment last year, this combination is seriously trending and doesn’t look like it will slow down any time soon! As the demand for quick, minimally invasive procedures rise, people are expecting more from their treatments. Microneedling uses exceptionally fine sterile needles to puncture the skin multiple times in a controlled way which promotes collagen production to fix these wounds. The treatment has been widely used to treat a variety of concerns, from acne scarring and stretch marks to uneven skin tone and large pores. The addition of radiofrequency adds energy waves to the process resulting in the dermis of the skin being heated at specific temperatures and depths to stimulate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin layers, which achieves firmer, tighter skin. The perfect treatment to help achieve that no makeup look this summer. Radiofrequency microneedling is usually applied to the face but can be used across other areas of the body, such as the décolletage, neck and hands.
It requires little to no downtime with results showing progressively over time as your skin’s regenerative cycles work from within. Devices to look out for include Focus Dual, INTRAcel Pro, Morpheus8, Potenza and Secret Pro.
Eye-catching treatments
We’re all pleased we are beginning to say goodbye to face masks as a result of the pandemic, especially considering the made a lot of us realise our eye areas need a little work! The number of procedures for the eye area skyrocketed last year, with common concerns including crow’s feet, hooded eyelids, sagging skin, puffy eyelids, and eye bags.
Numerous non-surgical procedures from fillers to threads can help rejuvenate the eye area, however, more permanent solutions are beginning to trend. The gliding brow lift is a technique which uses minimal incisions to elevate and augment the placement of the brow with precision, stability and minimal scarring, resulting in a lifted and rejuvenated eye area.
New advancements in lower-lid surgery are occurring too! Previously, where the focus was once the removal of excess tissue causing concerns such as sagging skin, the approach has evolved to preserve this skin. Through methods to reorganise, tighten and lift the lower eyelid, the procedures reveal a more naturally restored appearance.