General2022 Trends in the Facial Aesthetic and Rejuvenation Industry

The aesthetic industry is one that is constantly evolving, bearing witness to never-ending trend changes, continually adapting to become more sustainable, and all the while, remaining a way to ensure we are feeling most confident in ourselves.

Over the last decade, demand for aesthetic treatments has continued to grow as non-invasive treatments increase in popularity. Nonsurgical treatments lead the way across the globe, and studies have shown that non-invasive procedures will generate approximately $16.7 billion per annum in 2022.

The past two years alone have seen a massive surge in these procedures. As treatments and technology have evolved to provide options for less or non-invasive treatments, more people are opting for these procedures now more than ever. But what does next year have in store for us? Here are some valuable insights from a top-rated plastic surgeon in UK.

Non-Invasive Aesthetic Procedures

According to economic forecasts, the medical aesthetics market is expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2025, which equates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2020 to 2025. One factor is that people want to have a natural and healthy-looking appearance, therefore they believe that aesthetic medicine and regular health treatments are similar.

Both women and men want a more natural-looking appearance as they get older, and more people are opting for these enhancements. A minimally invasive procedure is done with the aid of newer technologies, such as lasers and injectables, to perform treatments that once required extensive surgeries and recovery periods.

Both in 2019 and 2020, facial rejuvenation was among the top aesthetic treatments, which is predicted to continue on to 2022 as well. Here are some types of popular minimally invasive surgery alternatives:

• Botox®
• Derma fillers – Hyaluronic Acid, Juvederm, Vycross
• Radiofrequency Skin Tightening – This procedure is a non-invasive, but long-lasting and effective form of skin rejuvenation. The RF heat energy induces the underlying fibroblast to produce more collagen and elastin. This means skin quality is improved with a more firm dermis, tighter skin, smaller pores and toned contours.
• Transderm Mesotherapy – This refers to a minimally invasive procedure not requiring injections, where an assortment of vitamins, minerals and amino acids cocktails are delivered into the mesodermal layer of the skin in order to nourish, rejuvenate and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
• Mesotherapy – Injection mesotherapy refers to multiple shallow injections just under the skin. An initial course of these injections is recommended at 4-week intervals, over a period of at least 3 months.

Microneedling Combined With growth factors

Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), micro-needling procedures are used to reduce the signs of ageing. This gentle resurfacing treatment creates controlled micro-injuries to the skin to stimulate its natural repair process. Combining various serums, growth factors, antioxidants with a micro-needling session is said to have a more improved result for patients.

Facial Lift, Cheek Lift, Neck Lift

Ageing, illness, sun exposure, weight loss can each have detrimental effects on the various facial components: bone structure, dentition, soft tissue, muscle volume and fat compartments. The surge in interest in surgery for the face, following the ‘zoom boom’ during covid, shows no signs of slowing.

Facelifts are not just about removing excess skin but about tightening the firm tissue layer covering the underlying muscles (SMAS layer), repositioning the soft tissue and gently redraping the skin to leave a natural-looking rejuvenated face. Facelifts are particularly effective at correcting the lower face and neck and are designed for the scars to be well hidden around the ear or in the hairline.

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