Trend predictions prevail industry-wide in the New Year – we’ve come to expect them, regardless of whether we follow their lead or not. 2026 envisioning on the cosmetic and plastic surgery is no different, and according to industry experts this year’s facial and body procedures attune regenerative and undetectable aesthetics.
Wellness remains an overarching trend for the health and beauty industry, and under this umbrella is a focus on regenerative non-invasive and cosmetic plastic surgery treatments to elevate natural beauty. As plastic surgeon Karen Horton, MD, MSc, FACS, reports in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons article, ‘Looking into the future: Plastic surgery trends for2026’, “Regenerative aesthetics will take centrestage in 2026, as patients increasingly seek long-term structural improvements over temporary changes.”
Regenerative aesthetic treatments centre on stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities. For the face, non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments like Renuvion and Sofwave are adept at treating mild-to-moderate skin laxity, tightening the skin and reducing fine lines.
For jowling and sagging of the lower face, jawline and neck, minimally invasive Renuvion tightens tissues beneath the skin. The lithium plasma and radio frequency technologies combine in the skin tightening wand which is inserted sub dermally just beneath the skin. The radio frequency heats the tissues, and the helium plasma instantaneously cools the area – the effect of both working in unison results in contracture and stimulation of collagen production in a safe and controlled manner.
Sofwave is the revolutionary non-invasive skin tightening technology that keeps on giving. Via its SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology, it gently stimulates the production of collagen and elastin via and is suited to skin types and ages – particularly those experiencing mild-to-moderate laxity of the skin. The average full-face treatment is completed in under 45 mins, and you can expect to permanent restoration of precious collagen and elastin fibres, a smoothing out of fine lines and wrinkles, and experience an overall improvement of the skins appearance for months, even years.
As for the body, regenerative contouring and sculpting treatments in sync with the GLP- 1 movement taking the world by a storm. As people increasingly turn towards weight loss medications, like Ozempic, restoring lift and volume, addressing excess skin and refining body contours to balance and proportion for the long-term, is becoming increasingly soughtafter.
Treatments like Renuvion especially compliment liposuction and abdominoplasty in the mid-body. For those wanting to rid stubborn pockets of fat, liposuction permanently removes unwanted fat and Renuvion steps in to firm the area. When performed alongside abdominoplasty, Renuvion tightens tissues whilst abdominoplasty removes excess skin and supports the underlying muscles.
Whatever your facial and body goals for 2026 – be they on-trend or not – seeking the advice, guidance and trusted supported of an experienced team of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeons is essential.
