The latest buzz in anti-aging treatments is all about “tweakments” – subtle enhancements that give your skin a natural glow without making you look overdone. Beauty expert Alice Hart-Davis explains that tweakments are cosmetic procedures with more noticeable results than a facial but far less dramatic than surgery.
Tweakments include treatments like Botox, fillers, skin peels, intense pulsed light, laser, thread lifts, and more. These procedures are typically non-invasive or minimally invasive, offering clear but temporary results. They are designed to be subtle, so if you choose the right doctor, you won’t look drastically different.
Alice Hart-Davis has written a book called “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face” and launched a website, thetweakmentsguide.com, to help people understand these procedures. The site includes information on what the treatments are, how they work, and which ones might be right for you. It also features a register of top tweakment practitioners across the country. Alice believes the more openly and honestly these topics are discussed, the better people will understand their benefits.
As a beauty journalist with 20 years of experience, Alice remembers when these procedures were secretive and somewhat shocking. Over time, however, attitudes have shifted, and the stigma around treatments like Botox and fillers has significantly decreased.
Today, there are more procedures available than ever before, ranging from laser facials and ultrasound skin tightening to microneedling and injectable moisturiser gels that can rejuvenate the skin. Last year, a Mintel report found that 43% of people surveyed were interested in trying a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, highlighting the growing curiosity about tweakments.
Initially, tweakments were primarily seen as anti-aging solutions aimed at an older audience. Now, they’re popular among people of all ages for various enhancements, such as boosting lip shape, defining cheekbones, or creating a more balanced jawline. Treatments like Profhilo improve skin hydration, while ultrasound therapy offers a subtle, non-surgical facelift.
Younger people are more open about these procedures, often sharing their results on social media. However, with the increase in popularity, there’s also been a rise in the number of practitioners, leading to concerns over regulation. Many offering these treatments have minimal training and experience. For anyone looking to find a reputable practitioner, Alice suggests starting with those listed on her website, where all practitioners are ones she personally trusts.
Alice Hart-Davis is a British journalist specializing in beauty and cosmetic procedures. Her new book, “The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face,” covers non-surgical aesthetic procedures, and her website provides independent advice, treatment options, and a tool to find qualified practitioners across the UK.
