Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2020

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its 2020 Plastic Surgery Predictions detailing the trends expected in the coming year. Insights include trends for surgical and non-invasive options, and a forecast that sees a new generation of patients entering the market in earnest.

Return of the facelift

Patients are realizing that injectable treatments enhance but do not replace surgical treatments for the aging face. The most effective, most natural, most long-lasting and most cost-effective treatment for facial aging remains a well performed cheek and neck lift.

The ‘Daddy-Do-Over’

The Daddy-Do-Over is the male counterpart to the Mommy Makeover and is predicted to rise in 2020. More men are embracing aesthetic procedures as a way to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.

High-definition abdominal liposculpting (liposuction and body sculpting with fat transfer) will likely continue to rise in popularity. Procedures for gynecomastia (male breast development) have been on the rise over the last decade and will continue to increase.

Non-invasive advances

Expect a windfall of innovation among non-invasive and minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments. With continued advancements in nonsurgical techniques, plastic surgeons are capable of improving patient outcomes. An expanding arsenal of non-invasive treatments and techniques allows aesthetic plastic surgeons to further individualize and optimize patient care.

‘Baby Botox’

Baby Botox refers to the use of targeted micro injections of a neurotoxin to achieve a more natural, subtle look. Compared to standard-size injections, Baby Botox lowers the risk of your features appearing to be frozen or weaken muscles that can later lead to drooping. The coming year will see an increase of people who want to look their best, not unnatural.

Gen Z enters aesthetics market

Generation Z, people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s, grew up as online natives and look to social media for beauty trends. Gen Z will seek out aesthetic procedures earlier in life as a preventative measure and in non-surgical ways.

Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery