No-surgery surgery appeals to A-listers J.Lo and Jennifer Aniston – stars like them and Reese Witherspoon are achieving stunning anti-ageing results with minimally invasive procedures
- Plastic surgeons like Dr Konstantin Vasyukevich, Dr Jerry Chidester and Dr Thomas Su, whose surgery is called Artistic Lipo, swear by less invasive techniques
- Avoiding excessive Botox and drastic surgeries, these ‘tweakments’ enhance your appearance in a way that complements your features, keeping what makes you ‘you’
“Less is more” has found a place in the beauty landscape over the past decade: witness the “no-make-up” make-up craze, a trend that aims for an effortlessly natural look with minimal products. Now, in a parallel development, the philosophy of “no-surgery” surgery has emerged in the realm of cosmetic procedures, championing non-invasive treatments delivering natural results, marking a shift from substantial transformations to subtle enhancements that respect an individual’s uniqueness.
Just as no-make-up make-up requires expertise, pursuing no-surgery surgery demands finesse – it’s not about erasing every line; it’s about enhancing your natural beauty while embracing the passage of time. It’s a trend that’s already catching on in Hollywood with celebrities, prompting dermatologists to advocate innovative, minimally invasive techniques that ensure authentic and gradual transformations.
New York-based double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr Konstantin Vasyukevich attributes this shift to a profound desire for authenticity and individuality. “The goal of cosmetic procedures is to enhance one’s appearance in a way that complements their existing features, allowing them to look like a refreshed version of themselves rather than become drastically altered,” he says. This reflects a contemporary aspiration to enhance without sacrificing what makes you, you.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr Thomas Su, whose surgery is called Artistic Lipo, echoes this perspective and credits the media for shaping this phenomenon. “As mainstream celebrities have been dissolving fillers and getting reversals, it’s only natural for the masses to follow,” he says. This ripple effect, driven by the choices of prominent figures, is guiding the collective preference toward more subtle transformations.
The new frontier of natural-looking procedures
Several procedures are spearheading the way, blending science and artistry. Plastic surgeon Dr Jerry Chidester is enthusiastic about the options: “Right now is such an exciting time to be in the field of aesthetics because there are so many wonderful non-surgical and surgical treatments available to patients that can enhance their natural beauty without looking overly fake or overly augmented,” he says.