Vampire facials, micro needling, thermage – the pros and cons of non-invasive cosmetic procedures as alternatives to plastic surgery
- Non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments are less risky than surgery and require minimal recovery time, although the effects may not be as long-lasting
- Top surgeons and celebrity favourites Dr Yannis Alexandrides and Dr Anthony Youn explain 5 of the most popular non-invasive procedures and their pros and cons
While the plastic surgery trend shows no signs of abating as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, not all women are willing to go under the knife in the name of vanity.
Top surgeons in cities like London and New York have noticed more clients opting for minimally invasive cosmetic treatments that promise to give similar results to common plastic surgery procedures, without the risks and downtime.
“There is a continued interest in people wanting to refresh their appearance especially since the ‘Zoom boom’. The innovation behind these treatments, especially with devices that use laser radiofrequency and micro needling, is extremely advanced now and non-invasive, so that’s appealing,” explains Dr Yannis Alexandrides, founder of London’s famed cosmetic surgery clinic, 111 Harley St. and the 111Skin skincare line.
Trained as a traditional plastic surgeon, board-certified Dr Anthony Youn has become a celebrity favourite, due in part to his unique approach to body enhancement, which he defines as “holistic plastic surgery”.
“Every patient is treated individually. Most of my surgery patients also undergo non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments, since there is so much available, and surgery doesn’t necessarily do what non-invasives can do,” Youn says.
These can mostly benefit the face, but other parts of the body may be affected positively as well, he adds.
