The latest buzz in the world of anti-aging treatments is about “tweakments” – subtle enhancements that give your skin a natural glow without making you look overly done. Beauty expert Alice-Hart Davis breaks it down.

If you’ve been hearing a lot about tweakments lately, you’re not alone. Tweakments are cosmetic procedures that offer more significant results than a facial but are less intense than cosmetic surgery. These include treatments like Botox, fillers, skin peels, intense pulsed light, laser, thread lifts, and more.

Most tweakments are either non-invasive or minimally invasive. They typically offer noticeable, but temporary, results that are often subtle enough to enhance your appearance without making it obvious that you’ve had work done. It’s crucial to choose your doctor wisely to ensure a natural look.

Alice-Hart Davis has written a book called “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face” and launched a website called thetweakmentsguide.com to explain these procedures in detail. The website also includes a register of top practitioners around the country. Her goal is to clear up the confusion many people have about tweakments and to discuss them openly and honestly.

As a beauty journalist with 20 years of experience, Alice recalls when these treatments were considered shocking. People were skeptical about having substances like Botox injected into their faces. However, attitudes have evolved, and the stigma around treatments like Botox and fillers has diminished.

Over time, the range of available procedures has grown significantly. Two decades ago, options were limited to collagen injections and Botox. Today, treatments range from laser facials and ultrasound skin tightening to microneedling and injectable moisturizers that promote genuine skin regeneration.

A Mintel report found that 43% of people are curious about non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Initially, tweakments were seen as anti-aging solutions for reducing wrinkles and lines for an older audience. Now, fillers and similar treatments are also popular among younger individuals for enhancing features like lips and cheeks or shaping jawlines.

Modern treatments like Profhilo improve skin hydration while ultrasound therapy offers non-surgical facelifts with subtle results. Younger generations are more open about these procedures and often share their experiences on social media.

There are more practitioners offering tweakments than ever before, but the industry lacks strict regulation. This means some providers may not have adequate training or experience. To find a reliable practitioner, Alice recommends those registered on her website, as she personally trusts them.

Alice Hart Davis is a British journalist specializing in beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her new book and website provide independent advice on non-surgical aesthetic treatments and help people find reputable practitioners in the UK.