19 Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments Popular in 2022

Keratin treatments are the perfect way to get shiny, frizz-free hair. The chemical process gets hair smooth and straight by having the keratin product applied to washed hair, as the treatment is heat-activated. The treatment can take a few hours depending on your hair type, but it usually lasts for several months. If you have super thick and unmanageable hair, a keratin treatment can help to make it easier to style and work with.

There's a reason every celeb has a red carpet-ready smile, and no, it's usually not thanks to years of braces. Veneers are everywhere in Hollywood, thanks to their ability to give you a  set of teeth that are straight and pearly white. The process involves a dentist removing some enamel, then taking an impression of the teeth. Then the veneers are fitted and bonded to the teeth to make them look perfect.

Brow lamination is all the rage these days as this temporary, non-invasive alternative to microblading offers a great solution to brow concerns. Brow lamination is well received in the United Kingdom and helps get the look of British celebs like Cara Delevingne, Emilia Clarke and other stars with thick, full eyebrows. The process is said to be like a perm for your brows — only instead of curls, there's a setting lotion that helps the lil hairs stay up (when brushed forward) — and lasts for about six weeks. Because this process does require rather harsh chemicals, folkx with eczema or skin sensitivities may want to consult with a professional before trying this trending beauty treatment.

Trending up, lip blushing is essentially a semi-permanent lip stain — a cosmetic tattoo that is said to colour correct while enhancing the shape and size of your lips (some say it even helps with asymmetry). The results leave lips with a more natural look after the healing process is done — while still offering the aesthetic of fuller, plumper lips. A more expensive treatment that starts around $500 in Canada, lip blushing involves tiny needles that deliver small deposits of pigment — layer by layer. Similar to other non-surgical semi-permanent treatments, how long it'll last will vary from person to person. Of course, if you're just looking to add some colour just for the day or an event, there are the best moisturizing lipsticks available too.

Thanks to all the famously full butts out there (we’re looking at you Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian!) Brazilian Butt Lifts have become more popular than ever. It helps that this surgery uses your own fat — extracted from other parts of your body — that is injected into your derrière to add shape and volume.

Some people want a full pout like Angelina Jolie's, while others are bothered by their asymmetrical one. Either way, lip injections are ever popular for transforming, not just lips, but the way faces look in general. Injectables can contain commercial fillers like Juvederm, or fat that is removed from one's own body. After a topical numbing agent is applied to the area, the filler is injected in and around the lips and normal activities can be resumed immediately.

A traditional rhinoplasty is painful, invasive and requires a lot of recovery time. A non-surgical nose job is performed using injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acid and Juvederm. Results are not permanent, though this popular nose job treatment is perfect for people who wish to smooth out bridge bumps or create nostril symmetry. Non-surgical nose jobs can’t reduce the size of the nose, so people who want smaller noses may not find this treatment worthwhile.

For minor skin imperfections like sun spots, dullness and large pores, this fractional laser treatment is very popular. The painless procedure is done quickly and there is hardly any downtime, other than some redness that could be mistaken for forgetting to wear your sunscreen. A laser wand is moved across your face to brighten skin tone and minimize pores.

By removing old skin, new layers can grow in its place resulting in a brighter, clearer, more youthful looking complexion. Chemical peels vary in strength, some can be performed during your lunch hour, while other stronger concentrations require a fair amount of recovery time. The stronger the peel, the more likely your skin is to look badly sunburned, blistered, and ultimately scab and peel. Chemical peels are very popular with people who want to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles, sun damage and acne scarring. Actress Bella Thorne publicly chronicled her chemical peel experience on social media.

Coolsculpting isn’t new, yet it’s gaining traction as a non-invasive alternative to liposuction. Coolsculpting targets stubborn pockets of fat (the ones that are hard to exercise away) versus the larger areas that liposuction treats. This non-surgical procedure uses handheld paddles to suction your skin while a cooling mechanism freezes it, destroying fat cells below the surface of the skin. The therapist then firmly massages the area to break up the fat which is eliminated by your body naturally. More than one session is often required and results can take up to three months to see.

Botox continues to take the lead in non-invasive cosmetic treatments. This injectable treatment relaxes facial muscles with a subtle yet effective result. Considering this quick, relatively painless procedure can be done during your lunch break, and make you look instantly refreshed and well-rested, it’s no wonder it’s so popular.

Celebrities, like Madonna, swear by these non-invasive treatments. These results-oriented facials are more clinical than your average facial and their immediate results make them a hit with stars who need to get red carpet ready. The high tech compression machine pushes oxygen and other small-moleculed skincare products (like hyaluronic acid, vitamin treatments and botanicals) into the skin via a pressurized stream of air. While these treatments are not as pampering as an ordinary facial, they are said to bring balance back to the skin, lessen the appearance of fine lines, make tone brighter and plump the skin.  

This refined liposuction treatment blasts fat with a low-wave laser to liquefy it before it is removed via a thin tube (because the fat is liquefied it is much easier to remove and therefore not as aggressive as traditional lipo). In areas like the face or neck, often the fat doesn’t even need to be removed — the body naturally eliminates it. This is lipo with less down time, but it’s still not cheap with the procedure starting around $2000.

Cellulite is super common on all bodies, and nothing to be ashamed of. However, if banishing some cellulite helps you feel your best, this might be the procedure for you. The body contouring Velashape III machine combines four technologies to combat cellulite and tighten the skin. The machine heats up fat cells, connective tissue and collagen fibres, which with multiple treatments, can improve elasticity, minimize cellulite and improve skin texture.

Now there is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for reducing double-chins and contouring the jawline. Belkyra is a product that contains deoxycholic acid — a naturally occurring substance in the body that absorbs fat cells. These injectable fat busters can combat chin fullness more rapidly and with less discomfort than previous procedures like neck liposuction.

Mesotherapy is a broad term for a non-invasive cosmetic technique that involves multiple injections of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, homeopathics, hormones or enzymes to tighten the skin, treat hair loss, minimize cellulite, and lighten pigmented skin, among others. There is little research to back the use of mesotherapy and it is not FDA-approved. Despite this, many people take the chance and try mesotherapy making it very popular in the world of non-surgical cosmetic enhancements.

This popular non-surgical skin tightening treatment has little downtime with varying results. It strives to subtly take years off your face using radiofrequency energy that stimulates collagen production. While the procedure promises to be painless and with no recovery time, many people claim it can be quite painful and multiple sessions are typically required to see results, but with over one million treatments performed, and Gwyneth Paltrow touting its merits, it's definitely gaining in popularity.

Now you don’t have to go under the knife to lift sagging skin and smooth wrinkles. The Liquid Facelift is a non-surgical procedure that uses injectable gel fillers, like Juvederm and Restylane, to gently lift facial features, reduce wrinkles and folds, and create a brighter, more rested look. This face sculpting procedure can last for up to two years.

Tight skin and defined cheekbones are symbols of youth and beauty. Volume and definition can now be injected into the face to recreate youthful beauty with treatments such as Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane. For those who prefer not to undergo facial surgery, injectable fillers may be a more attractive option.