The latest buzz in anti-aging treatments is all about tweakments – subtle enhancements that give your skin a youthful glow without making it obvious that you’ve had work done. Beauty expert Alice Hart-Davis explains that tweakments are cosmetic procedures that offer more noticeable results than regular facials, but don’t go as far as cosmetic surgery.
Tweakments include treatments like Botox, fillers, skin peels, intense pulsed light, laser, and thread lifts. They are either non-invasive or minimally invasive and typically offer clear, but temporary, results. The effects are subtle enough to not appear overdone, provided you choose a qualified doctor.
Alice Hart-Davis has written a book on this subject called “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face” and launched a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to explain these procedures, how they work, and help people decide if they might be right for them. The website also features a list of recommended practitioners.
Twenty years ago, when Alice started writing about these procedures, they were considered shocking and were often kept secret. But over time, the stigma around them has diminished. Now, treatments like Botox and fillers are much more accepted.
In the past, the few options available were mostly collagen injections and Botox. Today, the range is much wider, including laser facials, ultrasound skin tightening, microneedling, and injectable moisturizers that last for six months and rejuvenate the skin on a cellular level.
A recent Mintel report found that 43% of people surveyed would be interested in trying a non-surgical cosmetic procedure. Initially, tweakments were seen purely as anti-aging measures for older individuals. Now, they are used by people of all ages to enhance features like lips and cheek definition or to create a more balanced jawline.
Some treatments like Profhilo can boost skin hydration, while ultrasound therapy can offer a non-surgical facelift with subtle results. The increasing number of practitioners offering these procedures across the country is both a boon and a challenge due to the lack of regulation in the field.
Alice suggests starting with practitioners registered on her website to ensure you find experienced and well-trained professionals.
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 on various tweakments and a tool to find top practitioners in the UK.
