Top 5 Medical Aesthetics Trends for 2017

Everyone wants to look stunning and feel amazing.  When we’re looking our best, it’s likely that we’ll be feeling our best too.  At Ethos Spa, that’s why we’re here – to help you look and feel your best.

At Ethos, we love sharing the exciting developments happening in the world of aesthetics with our blog readers.  This year is thick with them, but 5 have emerged as breaking from the pack.

If you’re a fan of cosmetics treatments and what they can do for you, we hope you’ll enjoy this listicle of the top 5 medical aesthetics trends for 2017.

1. Demographic shift.

Cosmetic therapies are widely associated with an older demographic than the one that’s emerging in 2017.  They’re also more commonly associated with women.  Here’s a surprise:  more and more millennials (20-somethings) and men are seeking them and that trend will continue, strongly, into the new year.

The age-prevention aspect of Botox is a big player in this shift, as well as men who wish to appear younger for the purposes of professional advancement.

2. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP).

When Kim Kardashian posted a selfie of her face smeared with blood, people weren’t sure what to think.  But this was, in fact, PRP which had been applied to her face.  Here at Ethos, we call this the “Vampire Facelift”.

Completely natural, a small amount of the guest’s blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge.  The resulting plasma is then applied topically, or via micro-needling for greater penetration.  Look for this therapy to blow up in the coming year.

3. Next generation Botox.

Kybella is a recent entrant into the field of medical cosmetics, having been approved by the FDA in 2015.  The active agent in this product is an all natural molecule which serves to consume fat cells in targeted areas.

Especially useful on the neck area for double-chins, Kybella is set to become the new Botox, with surveys revealing that 70% of those using the therapy report exceptional results.

4. Coolsculpting/fat reduction.

One of the strongest of the top 5 medical aesthetics trends for 2017 are cosmetic therapies that treat stubborn pockets of body fat.  While there’s no substitute for healthy eating and exercise, some of us have one area of concern that can be addressed by therapies like coolsculpting.  Great for muffin tops and unresponsive bellies that won’t budge.

5. Get a preview.

With the unstoppable rise of computer technology, medical aesthetics now has access to imaging software which is capable of presenting potential cosmetic therapy recipients with a “before” and “after” view of what aesthetics can achieve.

This one is at the very pinnacle p of the top 5 medical aesthetics trends for 2017, as it combines two disparate technological worlds, marrying them to make medical aesthetics much more transparent in terms of projected results.

We offer these top 5 medical aesthetics trends for 2017 in the spirit of education and to share our excitement about the evolution of the field we’re dedicated to at Ethos Spa.  Contact us to explore the possibilities!