Everyone’s talking about the newest anti-aging treatments called tweakments – subtle enhancements that give your skin a natural glow without looking overdone. Beauty expert Alice-Hart Davis breaks it down for us.
Lately, you might have noticed more buzz about tweakments. They’re cosmetic procedures that are more impactful than facials but not as intense as full-blown surgery. Tweakments include treatments like Botox, fillers, skin peels, intense pulsed light, laser treatments, thread lifts, and others. They’re often non-invasive or minimally invasive, offering clear yet temporary results without any dramatic changes – as long as you pick a skilled doctor.
I’ve actually written a book on this, called The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face, and launched a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to help clarify what these procedures are, how they work, and if they might be right for you. The site also features a list of top tweakment practitioners across the country. I’ve been discussing tweakments a lot because many people still don’t understand what they are or what they do. Open and honest discussions about these treatments help people grasp their benefits and possibilities.
When I began covering these cosmetic treatments about 20 years ago as a beauty journalist, they were kept under wraps. People were shocked at the idea – who would inject poison into their face just to look younger? But over time, attitudes have shifted, and the stigma around treatments like Botox and fillers has lessened.
The number of available procedures has exploded over the years. Two decades ago, the options were pretty limited – mainly collagen injections and Botox. Now, there’s a wide range of treatments like laser facials, ultrasound skin tightening, microneedling, and injectable moisturizers that can last six months and promote genuine skin regeneration. In fact, a recent Mintel report found that 43% of people are interested in trying non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Initially, tweakments were seen as anti-aging solutions targeting older adults. Botox was used to reduce frown lines, and fillers were to smooth out nose-to-mouth lines. But now, fillers can enhance the lips and cheeks for young women or create a better-defined jawline for people of all ages. Other treatments like Profhilo can boost skin hydration, and ultrasound therapy can offer non-surgical facelifts with subtle yet noticeable results.
Younger patients are more open about these procedures than their mothers might have been, happily sharing their results on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, more practitioners are offering tweakments than ever before. However, the lack of regulation in this field means there are many practitioners with minimal training and experience. To find a reputable practitioner, you might want to start with those registered on my site – they are professionals I personally trust.
Alice Hart Davis is a British journalist focusing on beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her latest book, The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face (2019), delves into non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Her new website, thetweakmentsguide.com, offers independent advice on tweakments, a tool for exploring treatment options, and a practitioner finder to locate skilled professionals in the UK.