Less is |beautiful: |cosmetic trends |for 2016

Beauty, like fashion, is subject to trends. What’s “hot” changes constantly, as do the procedures in which consumers are interested. Over the past few years, the demand for minimal or non-invasive procedures has increased.
This trend among people |who want to gain a quiet |confidence is still going strong despite the economic |downturn.
These people are not going under the knife to have a full facelift. Instead, they believe that less invasive cosmetic procedures will make them look a little bit better, less tired, more energetic and younger. Let’s look at what’s new for the upcoming year and which existing non-invasive procedures will continue to gain in popularity.
Non-surgical facelifts – Ever notice how small the faces of female superstars faces are? That’s because an adorably little oval face with a V-shaped chin is deemed beautiful.
To achieve this look, a non-surgical procedure like Ultherapy, which uses ultrasound energy to tighten jowls as well as lift cheeks and brow, is worth a try. Another procedure, Thermage, uses radio frequency energy for similar results.
These are ideal procedures for people who want a V-shaped face and also for those in their 30s who are starting to see |some skin laxity. Skin will |tighten up within a month and continue to firm over the next few months.
Non-surgical facial slimming – Another super popular non-surgical procedure for achieving a V-shaped face is Botulinum Toxin injection, which offers a quick and painless option for a more streamlined chin.
Overly enlarged chewing muscles at the angle of the jaw are a common cause of a wide squarish jaw line. By reducing these bulky muscles, the botulinum toxin injection can deliver jaw-dropping facial slimming results without the knife, and has little to no downtime.
Botulinum toxin or botox is also the most popular procedure used to treat wrinkles in the upper face such as frown lines and crow’s feet as well as for brow and eye lift. For the lower face, fillers are highly effective in treating such signs of ageing as deep lines around the mouth and nose, lost volume and thinning lips.
These minimally invasive or non-invasive alternatives will remain a major trend in 2016 because they usually result in less pain, less scarring, and a quick recovery but make a difference in the patient’s |self-confidence.
Translation? Bye bye shyness, hello beautiful. Stay tuned!

THANISORN THAMLIKITKUL MD is a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery and certified in dermatological laser surgery. Send your questions for her to [email protected]