03.08.23
Minimally invasive “tweakments” are on the rise and younger patients are seeking preventative care earlier to stave off more invasive procedures later on, according to insight from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) .
According to AAFPRS, 82% of the total number of procedures performed in 2022 were minimally invasive; the remaining 18% were surgical.
The Academy says Botox, fillers, microneedling and chemical peels top the list of requested in-office procedures.
Some 78% of AAFPRS members believe there will be a greater emphasis on earlier maintenance and age prevention starting in the 20s-30s to forestall bigger procedures and surgeries for down the road.
At least 73% of AAFPRS members performed lip lifts in 2022 versus 70% percent in 2021. The procedure aims to remove some skin under the nose in order to shorten the skin of the upper lip, overall increasing the amount of visible pink lip. By removing this excess upper lip skin, it shortens the upper lip skin and everts the upper lip which results in a more youthful appearance, according to experts.
Another selfie-boosting procedure, the blepharoplasty (eye lid surgery) is also seeing an upward climb in popularity.
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery represents more than 2,200 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
According to AAFPRS, 82% of the total number of procedures performed in 2022 were minimally invasive; the remaining 18% were surgical.
The Academy says Botox, fillers, microneedling and chemical peels top the list of requested in-office procedures.
Some 78% of AAFPRS members believe there will be a greater emphasis on earlier maintenance and age prevention starting in the 20s-30s to forestall bigger procedures and surgeries for down the road.
Of Lips and Lids
AFPRS data also shows lip lifts and blepharoplasties (an -–eyelid procedure) are becoming more popular.At least 73% of AAFPRS members performed lip lifts in 2022 versus 70% percent in 2021. The procedure aims to remove some skin under the nose in order to shorten the skin of the upper lip, overall increasing the amount of visible pink lip. By removing this excess upper lip skin, it shortens the upper lip skin and everts the upper lip which results in a more youthful appearance, according to experts.
Another selfie-boosting procedure, the blepharoplasty (eye lid surgery) is also seeing an upward climb in popularity.
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery represents more than 2,200 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons.