Year after year, the beauty industry is giving its best to keep us believing age is nothing but a number – and we’re thankful. As the times are changing and cosmetology is advancing rapidly, we’re seeing more and more products, beauty treatments, and procedures that help women and men look their best and keep their skin youthful and glowing.

And it’s not just the Hollywood glitterati that have the access to the latest beauty treatments, it’s virtually everyone! From the sun-kissed Aussie beauties to European stunners and US divas – everyone’s got a shot at looking fabulous. Blepharoplasty, dermal fillers, diamond beauty treatments… you name it – you’ll get it.

As we’ve been observing the beauty scene for a while now, we’ve decided to run down the latest, best scoop of all the beauty trends we’ve found inspiring and, well – effective. Stay with us for the latest updates.

Big Hit Beauty Treatments

Dermal fillers

As one of the most popular beauty treatments around the world, dermal fillers are used to “repair” facial volume loss and augmentation of different facial regions. Basic dermal filler treatments are performed by both doctors and nurses trained and specialized in dermal filler application with this type of treatment only available at specialized cosmetic clinics. Currently, the leading country obsessively embracing dermal fillers is Australia with its gorgeous, beauty-conscious women referring to dermal fillers in Perth as the most effective beauty procedure ever.

Dermal fillers are commonly used in the following facial areas:

Tear troughs (dark circles around the eyes)
Cheek augmentation
Non-surgical nose job (non-surgical rhinoplasty)
Lip augmentation
Nasolabial folds
Marionette lines/jowls
Vertical lip lines (smokers’ lines)

Dermal fillers are biocompatible gels injected under or into the skin to enhance facial appearance by restoring volume loss, hydration, and facial contours. Fillers assist in the production of new collagen, preventing the skin from sagging and improving its natural texture and elasticity. Usually, the treatment takes about 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the area treated and the amount of dermal fillers required.

Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery)

A slightly more complicated procedure, blepharoplasty is usually the choice of women (and men) in their mature age who have excess skin on the eyelids or under the eyes. Although the procedure is mostly done for cosmetic purposes, it is not uncommon for people with a “puffy appearance”, bags on the lids, and circles under the eyes who have trouble seeing to undergo the procedure. To remove excess skin and fatty tissue, incisions are made in the upper or lower eyelids that later help the face look more youthful, the eyes more open and the overall look way more appealing.

Hyaluronic acid (including Hylaform, Juvederm, Perlane/Restylane)

One of the most common beauty treatments around, hyaluronic acid treatments are used for anything from facial to lip fillers. The acid is great for treating wrinkles or facial aging, and the results last for three months in “high mobility” areas such as the lips. When it comes to “smile lines” around the nose, the results are visible for up to a year. The procedure itself lasts no longer than ten minutes (of course after the numbing cream sets in, which takes about 30 minutes).

Microdermabrasion

Commonly referred to as the “lunch hour facial,” microdermabrasion is currently one of the favorite procedures in Hollywood. It works by removing age spots, crow’s feet, and acne scars. Microdermabrasion is applied to the skin through a mechanical handpiece that removes dead skin cells and stimulates new cell and collagen regeneration. ASAPS claims there are pretty much no side effects to the treatment and that it can be used for both younger and mature skin.

Microdermabrasion works best on problems such as:

Brown spots
Dull skin
Age spots

Practically painless, the procedure takes only 30 to 60 minutes; depending on the desired end result. It is recommended that the treatment is done between five and twelve times spaced 2-3 weeks apart. Microdermabrasion uses miniature exfoliating crystals sprayed on the skin for the full effect. As they spend a lot of time in the sun and do often have to fight brown spots, most Aussie women have embraced microdermabrasion as a quick solution to their skin problems.

Keep Your Options Open

These beauty treatments indeed do make for a real hit in the beauty world, but no one is suggesting you should do any of them. We still kind of think a good night’s sleep, proper nutrition, and regular exercise can get you far… but it’s good to have your options open, isn’t it?

About the Author

Amy Mia Goldsmith is a lifestyle blogger at highstylife.com and lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her greatest passion is fashion, beauty, and a healthy lifestyle. When she is not shopping, she loves to spend her free time reading and traveling.