The latest buzz in anti-aging treatments is all about “tweakments” – those subtle enhancements that give your skin a refreshed look without making it obvious that you’ve had work done. Alice-Hart Davis, a beauty expert, explains that tweakments are cosmetic medical procedures that deliver more noticeable effects than a facial but aren’t as drastic as full-on cosmetic surgery.
Tweakments include treatments like Botox, fillers, skin peels, intense pulsed light, lasers, thread lifts, and more. These procedures are either non-invasive or minimally invasive and typically provide clear but temporary results. They are designed to be subtle, so you won’t look drastically different as long as you choose a skilled practitioner.
Alice has written a book, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” and launched a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to help people understand these procedures better. The site offers explanations of how each treatment works and helps people decide if they are suitable. It also features a register of recommended tweakment practitioners across the country.
When Alice first began writing about cosmetic procedures 20 years ago, they were often hush-hush topics. People were shocked at the idea of having substances injected into their faces to look a bit younger. However, attitudes have changed over time, and now treatments like Botox and filler are more accepted.
There are now more procedure options available than ever before. Twenty years ago, choices were limited to collagen injections and Botox. Today, there is a range of options from laser facials to ultrasound skin tightening, microneedling, and even injectable moisturizers that can rejuvenate the skin for up to six months.
Interest in tweakments has significantly increased. A recent Mintel report found that 43% of people are interested in trying non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Initially targeted at older adults for anti-aging, fillers and similar treatments are now popular across all age groups. Younger women use fillers to enhance lip shape and cheek definition, while both men and women of all ages use them for more balanced jawlines.
Other treatments, like Profhilo, boost skin hydration, and ultrasound therapy can create a non-surgical facelift with subtle yet noticeable results. Younger generations are more open about discussing and showcasing their procedure outcomes, especially on social media.
There are more tweakment practitioners now than ever before, which is both good and bad. The downside is that the industry lacks enough regulation, meaning some providers have minimal training. To find a reliable practitioner, Alice suggests checking the ones registered on her website, as she personally endorses them.
Alice Hart Davis is a British journalist specializing in beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her book and website offer independent advice on non-surgical aesthetic procedures and help people find skilled practitioners in the UK.