Tweakments are the new buzz in anti-aging treatments. They are subtle procedures that enhance your skin, giving you a fresh look without appearing overly done. Beauty expert Alice Hart-Davis breaks it down for us.
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about tweakments. Unlike full-blown cosmetic surgery, these treatments fall somewhere between a spa facial and surgery. They include procedures like Botox, fillers, skin peels, laser treatments, and thread lifts, which are mostly non-invasive or minimally invasive. The results are temporary and subtle, so they don’t make you look dramatically different.
Alice Hart-Davis has written a book on the topic, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” and runs a website to explain these procedures. This resource provides detailed information on how the treatments work and helps you decide if they are a good fit for you. It also lists the top practitioners in the field.
Alice, a beauty journalist, recalls that when she first started writing about these treatments 20 years ago, they were considered quite shocking. People couldn’t imagine injecting substances like Botox into their faces to look younger. But perceptions have shifted, and the stigma around these treatments has decreased.
Over the years, the variety of available procedures has expanded tremendously. What used to be limited to options like collagen injections and Botox now includes laser facials, ultrasound skin tightening, microneedling, and even injectable moisturizers that promote cellular regeneration for up to six months.
A recent Mintel report revealed that 43% of people are now interested in trying non-surgical cosmetic procedures. This growing curiosity spans all age groups. While tweakments were initially viewed as tools for anti-aging, they are now used to enhance facial features for younger people too. For example, fillers can boost lip shape and cheek definition, and ultrasound therapy can offer a non-surgical facelift.
However, while more practitioners are offering tweakments across the country, the lack of regulation in this space is concerning. Many providers have minimal training and experience. Alice advises starting with practitioners listed on her website, as these are professionals she trusts.
Alice Hart-Davis is a reputable journalist known for her work on beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her book and website aim to provide independent advice on non-surgical aesthetic procedures and help people find qualified practitioners throughout the UK.