We had the ’Zoom Boom,’ now it’s time for the ’Selfie Boom.’ Eager to look better in their selfies, men and women are turning en masse to upper lip lifts, blepharoplasty, and injections of fillers. These are the trending aesthetic procedures of the moment in the USA, where three-quarters of plastic surgeons have recently seen a spike in clients under the age of 30.
Every year the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) pulls back the curtain on the latest trends.
The majority of plastic surgeons are seeing an explosion in demand for cosmetic procedures among people younger than 30 in a further sign that the next generation is embracing self-care.
From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals.