These Beauty Treatments Are Going Out Of Style In 2025; What’s Taking Their Place?

With 2025 now more than halfway over, new beauty trends are on the horizon. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, facelifts are trending younger, brow lifts are making a comeback, the Ozempic-fueled makeover has officially replaced the mommy makeover, fat grafting is nudging out fillers, and once-popular quick fixes like Kybella and CoolSculpting have seen a drastic 40% decline from 2023 to 2024.

On the surface, it all looks like progress: newer technologies, subtler results, fewer cartoonish faces. But beneath the glossy promise of “natural” enhancement is the same old desperation: to appear effortlessly untouched by time, no matter how much effort (or surgery) it actually takes.

Let's dig in.

Brow Lifts Are Replacing Botox

Once considered a relic of the pre-Botox era, brow lifts are suddenly back. Botox, long hailed as the gold standard for wrinkle reduction, is losing its luster. Patients now complain about looking too “done,” too frozen, or simply too different. The so-called “Botox brow” is increasingly viewed as an aesthetic red flag. In response, some are opting for temporal brow lifts: a procedure that subtly elevates the outer third of the brow with just a few incisions hidden in the hairline.

Ironically, many patients seek this surgical option after years of trying to avoid surgery. What was marketed as a minimally invasive fix has, in some cases, pushed women toward more aggressive measures just to feel like themselves again.

The Filler Hangover

The filler fatigue is real. After more than a decade of sculpting, plumping, and contouring, many women are waking up to faces that no longer reflect who they are. The issue isn’t always botched work. Sometimes it’s just the cumulative effect of small tweaks that, over time, create a face that feels eerily unfamiliar.

Enter facial fat grafting. Unlike synthetic fillers, this procedure uses your own fat to restore volume in the cheeks, under-eyes, and around the mouth. It promises softness instead of sharpness, and a return to texture and natural movement.

It's also become a solution to a very modern dilemma: Ozempic Face. As GLP-1 drugs strip away body fat, they also hollow out the face. And while filler was once the go-to patch, it often looks doughy or overstuffed on already-depleted skin. For many, a facelift, not filler, is the only path to feeling “balanced” again. But what does it say about our standards of beauty when women in their early 40s are being told a facelift is now the natural choice?

"Noninvasive" Fat Reduction Is Out

Not long ago, fat-freezing and dissolving devices like CoolSculpting and Kybella promised to sculpt bodies without the scars or recovery time. But according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, these treatments saw a 40% from 2023 to 2024, a dramatic collapse in consumer confidence.

Behind the decline? Lawsuits. Complications. Disappointment. And the scary possibility that, sometimes, the fat returns bigger and harder.

The new approach? Go under the knife, or don’t bother. Many patients are ditching devices for the reliability of surgery or the discipline of strategic diet and strength training. Quick fixes are out. Semi-permanent solutions (with a side of Ozempic) are in.

The Ozempic Aesthetic: Thinner, Tighter, Less Obvious

The “Ozempic Makeover” is reshaping the entire aesthetic playbook. Where the mommy makeover emphasized enhanced curves, the new ideal is lean, firm, and more understated.

This shift is creating new demand for lifts: arms, thighs, breasts, even faces. Surgeons report an uptick in combination procedures aimed at removing loose skin and redefining silhouettes post-weight loss.

And in the breast world, “ballerina boobs,” characterized as smaller, perkier, and more proportionate, are replacing the oversized implants of the 2010s. It's a subtler and more flattering look, for sure. But the same anxious energy pulses underneath: the belief that visible signs of aging or weight fluctuation need to be “corrected” before anyone notices.

Tech Upgrades: New, Better, or More of the Same?

The advancements in technology are hard to keep up with. For example, Motiva’s new FDA-approved breast implants are designed to mimic the softness and movement of natural breast tissue, while reducing the risk of complications like capsular contracture or visible rippling. This aligns with the shift toward smaller, more proportionate chests, making implants less obvious to the touch and eye. However, they still come with their own risks and unknowns.

“Quilting” facelifts, an import from Europe, secures the skin to deeper layers in a pattern that distributes tension more evenly, like stitches in a finely made garment. Surgeons claim this prevents the tight, windblown look and keeps results looking natural for longer.

Nano fat injections, meanwhile, are less about adding volume and more about skin health. The fat is processed until it’s rich in regenerative cells, then injected to improve texture, tone, and elasticity. It’s pitched as an inside-out approach to rejuvenation, one that could potentially replace or delay more aggressive procedures.

On paper, these "improvements" are exciting: more natural results, fewer tell-tale signs, and longer-lasting outcomes. The trend is toward more proportionate, natural results and away from the "overdone" look, and that seems like a move in the right direction, at least in terms of aesthetics. But there’s an unavoidable question: are these genuine game-changers, or simply the newest chapter in a never-ending quest to escape the effects of aging or find shortcuts for staying slim?

Before You Go Under: Consider These First

Plastic surgery isn’t inherently bad, and it can have stunning results when done carefully. But the most effective and lowest-risk path to looking good is found in consistent exercise, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, and stress management. Those will make a huge impact on a person's long-term appearance without the hefty price tag, recovery time, or risk of regret.

But, for those who want to do more to slow down the inevitable effects of aging without venturing into the operating room, here are a few non-surgical options that can help a lot:

Ultrasound and RF Skin Tightening

Ultherapy, Sofwave, and radiofrequency treatments can subtly lift and firm with no downtime.

Facial Workouts and Lymphatic Massage

Gua sha and facial yoga can boost circulation and help you stay connected to your natural features.

Peptides, Retinoids, Protein, and Hydration

Topical treatments like peptides and retinoids, paired with consistent hydration and a diet rich in protein and collagen-supporting foods, keep skin resilient over time.

Aesthetic Realignment

Curate your feed and your influences. A healthier relationship with beauty often starts with changing what you’re looking at every day and ensuring it inspires you rather than enslaves you.