Lately, everyone’s talking about tweakments – subtle enhancements that give your skin a fresh glow without looking overdone. Beauty expert Alice Hart-Davis explains that tweakments are cosmetic procedures with more lasting effects than a facial but far less intense than surgery. Think Botox, fillers, skin peels, laser treatments, and thread lifts. These procedures are non-invasive or minimally invasive, offering noticeable but temporary results. They’re designed to be subtle, so you won’t look like you’ve had work done, as long as you choose a good doctor.
Alice has written a book called “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face” and launched a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to explain these procedures, how they work, and to help people decide if they’re right for them. Her goal is to clear up confusion and openly discuss what tweakments can do.
As a beauty journalist for roughly 20 years, Alice has seen attitudes towards these procedures shift. What was once shocking has now become more accepted and common, with the stigma around treatments like Botox and fillers fading over time.
Years ago, the choices were limited to things like collagen injections and Botox. Today, there’s a wide range of options, from laser facials to microneedling and injectable moisturizers that can last for months and promote genuine skin regeneration. A Mintel report recently found that 43% of those surveyed are interested in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, highlighting the growing curiosity.
Initially, tweakments were seen as anti-aging measures aimed at older people. However, now they’re used by people of all ages for different reasons. Young women use fillers for lips and cheeks, and both men and women enhance their jawlines. Treatments like Profhilo and ultrasound therapy offer hydration and non-surgical facelifts, respectively.
Younger generations are more open about these procedures, sharing their results on social media, unlike older generations who might have kept quiet. With more practitioners offering tweakments, it’s crucial to choose wisely due to the lack of regulation in this space. Alice recommends starting with practitioners registered on her website.
Alice Hart-Davis is a British journalist specializing in beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her book, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” and her website offer independent advice and tools for finding the best treatment options and practitioners across the UK.
