The latest buzz in anti-aging treatments revolves around tweakments – subtle procedures that enhance your skin’s glow without making you look overly done. These treatments fall somewhere between facials and cosmetic surgery, offering more noticeable results than a facial but not as dramatic as surgery.
Tweakments include a variety of procedures such as Botox, fillers, skin-peels, intense pulsed light, lasers, thread lifts, and more. They are either non-invasive or minimally invasive, providing temporary yet clear results. The key is to choose a skilled doctor to ensure the changes are subtle and natural-looking.
I’ve actually written a book on this topic, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” and created a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to explain these procedures and help people decide if they might be right for them. The website also features a list of the best practitioners across the country.
As a beauty journalist, I’ve been covering these treatments for about 20 years. Back then, tweakments were considered quite shocking, but attitudes have evolved, and the stigma around treatments like Botox and fillers has diminished. These treatments have become more varied over the years, moving well beyond the initial collagen injections and Botox.
People’s interest in tweakments has surged, with a Mintel report indicating that 43% of those surveyed are open to trying non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Initially viewed as purely anti-aging, tweakments are now being used by people of all ages for enhancements like lip and cheek augmentation and jawline definition.
Younger people today are more open about their treatments, proudly sharing their experiences on social media. This has led to an increase in the number of practitioners offering tweakments. However, the lack of regulation in this space means it’s crucial to seek out experienced and well-trained professionals. My website includes a list of trusted practitioners who I personally recommend.
Alice Hart Davis is a British journalist specializing in beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her new book, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” and her website offer independent advice on non-surgical aesthetic procedures and help people find reputable practitioners in the UK.