It would be an understatement to say that the cosmetic beauty treatment category has boomed in recent years. Once the reserve of A-list celebrities and the super rich, non-surgical aesthetic treatments used to fly relatively low under the radar and were very rarely discussed (or admitted to) in public. Fast forward ten years and in-clinic cosmetic treatments are big business. Now, injectables like Botox, filler and laser treatments are not only becoming the norm, but are more widely available than they ever have been.
That said, discussing beauty treatments can feel like you’re speaking a foreign language if you’re not clued up on the lingo. Today there are thousands of non-surgical cosmetic treatments on offer, from CoolSculpting to microneedling, Profhilo to laser – whatever beauty benefits you're after, you can bet there’s a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that claims to deliver. Ever wondered how the laser treatment that Kim Kardashian posted about on Instagram actually works? Or what the EmFace treatment Jessica Simplson seemingly swears by involves? Scroll on down:
Celebrity Treatments Explained: From Laser to Radio-Frequency
When a new treatment hits the aesthetics market, celebrities that are often the first to hear about them. From the radio-frequency treatment Kim K swears by to the tightening facial Jennifer Aniston considers a go-to, the A-list elite have appear to have plenty of in-clinic appointments in their diaries.
Proceed With Caution
Swatting up on celebrity-approved treatments is one thing, but if you're considering booking in yourself, try not to be influenced. Always do your own thorough research before making an appointment. Ask to see your practitioner's credentials and if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. For more advice on booking in for cosmetic treatments, click here.
Simply scrolling through all the treatments the A-list are booking in for? Below, we’ve rounded up the in-clinic treatments on our radar so far:
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1 of 7Morpheus8: loved by Vogue Williams, Joanne McNally
If you're a listener of Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally's My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast_,_ then you'll know both women are a fan of Morpheus8.
What is it?
'As time wears on our body loses the ability to produce collagen and elastin as it once did, resulting in a loss of skin volume and firmness,' explains Alice Henshaw, founder of the iconic Harley Street Injectables and science-led cosmeceutical brand, Skincycles. 'Morpheus8 is a revolutionary method of skin tightening which rebuilds and reinforces the underlying structure of your skin through micro-needling combined with radiofrequency (RF) technology, working to tighten and tone the skin, improve laxity and acne scarring / pigmentation.'
**What does it involve?
**Morpheus8 combines a few different treatments in one. First, there's micro-needling, which involves using tiny needles to puncture the skin, resulting in your body ramping up collagen production. Then, radiofrequency energy is delivered through needles to heat up the skin – again, prompting more collagen and elastin production.
**What are the benefits?
**The treatment aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while improving skin tone and texture. It can also work to firm the skin and minimise acne scarring and areas of pigmentation.
2 of 7Morpheus8 Body: loved by Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Amanda Holden
What is it?
'Morpheus8 Body is another great treatment that we offer at the clinic,' explains Alice Henshaw, founder of Harley Street Injectables. 'Although lesser known, Morpheus8 Body is great for new mums who want to improve the texture and tightness of their stomach by increasing the body's production of collagen and elastin.'
What does it involve?
Kim Kardashian has previously been open about her experience getting Morpheus8 Body. “This is a game changer,” Kim Kardashian wrote on Instagram, in a post that incited a wealth of criticism. “I did Morpheus Laser to tighten my stomach at Dr Ghavami’s spa. I think this is my fave laser but it’s painful LOL but worth it!”
What are the benefits?
Amanda Holden has also shared her experience, saying: “The results have been absolutely amazing. I've noticed a real plumpness to my skin and it's much tighter!”
3 of 7EMFace: loved by Rebel Wilson, Alicia Sliverstone, Jessica Simpson
**What is it?
**EMFace is a non-invasive treatment from the US, designed to help to reduce wrinkles and improve facial muscle - it's supposed to have a lifting effect. It works to stimulate collagen deep beneath the skin’s surface, sculpt the jaw and lift the facial muscles, to help make the upper face look more chiselled.
**What does it involve?
**EMFace uses a combination of radio frequency and High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES) to strengthen facial muscles and simultaneously tighten and tone. The brand promise that you’ll see a lift after four sessions, with the full effect taking up to 12 weeks.
What are the benefits?
The benefits are said to be similar to a non-surgical face lift, with up to 30% increase in muscle tone and 37% reduction in visible wrinkles.
4 of 7Emsculpt Neo: loved by Megan Fox, Kim & Khloe Kardashian
Megan Foxhas openly spoken about her experience with Emsculpt Neo on Instagram. “I am loving these Emsculpt treatments for real, they are making a huge difference and I haven’t even waited long enough to see the full results.”
**What is it?
**Combining the power of high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM+) and radio-frequency energies simultaneously, Emsculpt Neo works to increase muscle tone in 30-minute treatments.
**What does it involve?
**'We love using Emsculpt Neo in conjunction with Morpheus8 Body,' explains Alice Henshaw, founder of Harley Street Injectables. 'Emsculpt Neo is an effective body contouring treatment combining Radio Frequency with High Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic (HIFEM).'
**What are the benefits?
**Emsculpt Neo say results can deliver up to 25% improvement in muscle tone.
5 of 7Ultracel: loved by Mel B, Vogue Williams
What is it?
Loved by the likes of Mel B and Vogue Williams and touted as a 'non-surgical face lift', Ultracel uses a mixture of micro needling, ultrasound and radiofrequency to help tone and tighten the skin.
What's involved?
Ultracel combines ultrasound and radiofrequency to target the superficial layers and SMAS Layers (the deeper layers of skin treated during an invasive facelift) to lift, tighten and define facial structure. 'The treatment is quick and effective, requiring no downtime,' explains Dr Nyla, whose clinic performs more Ultracel treatments than any other clinic in the UK. 'Plus, results are immediate, natural-looking and long-lasting, and can be boosted with yearly treatments.'
What are the benefits?
Ultracel can improve skin's elasticity, leaving it smoother, tighter and looking rejuvenated.
6 of 7Ultherapy: loved by Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Vanessa Williams, Tess Daly
Jennifer Aniston has spoken openly before about how she's not a fan of Botox, but she is a fan of Ultherapy.
What is it?
Ultherapy uses ultrasound to tighten the muscle layer of the face. This helps to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin deep within the skin.
What does it involve?
While it sounds similar to Morpheus8, Ultherapy works slightly differently – using high intensity focused ultrasound, rather than a combination of micro-needling and radio-frequency. Each treatment takes around 45-minutes, with the majority of patients only needing one treatment per year.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include tightening, toning and lifting of the skin. Collagen and elastin production is boosted too.
7 of 7MOXI Laser: loved by Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashianrecently shared her experience receiving the MOXI laser treatment with Dr Ashkan Ghavami. 'It's one of the few lasers – well first of all it takes care of reds, pigments, all that stuff, it just texturises your skin.' explained Dr Ghavami.
What it is?
MOXI is a gentle, fractional, non-ablative diode laser resurfacing treatment that can be used on all skin tones to promote new cell growth and reduce unwanted pigmentation with less downtime than more aggressive laser treatments.
What does it involve?
The MOXI laser is a customisable treatment that aims to correct visible signs of sun damage, improve fine lines and wrinkles and help improve the appearance of pores. Anaesthetic cream is applied to the face prior to treatment as you may experience a prickly heat sensation. After treatment, the skin will feel warm for 15 to 60 minutes with mild redness and swelling that can persist for 5-7 days.
What are the benefits?
MOXI triggers the body’s repair cycle to promote collagen and elastin production which can help to reduce the appearance of pigmentation.