Some things remain timeless, even when going under the knife.
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, has unveiled the biggest trends of 2025 — including which procedures are performed most.
“These trends are remarkably consistent with what we saw last year and over the past several years,” Dr. Dr. Anthony Brissett, a board certified facial plastic surgeon and president of the AAFPRS told The Post. “The leading procedures aren’t different, it’s how they are performed and by who.”
#1: Rhinoplasty
Cornerstone surgeries have remained constant, with rhinoplasties — commonly referred to as nose jobs — leading the way.
Brissett called them “timeless” because of how they address facial balance, as both men and women continuing to request them over the years.
“These procedures aren’t going anywhere, but what is evolving is the philosophy behind them,” he said. “The modern rhinoplasty aims for a nose that doesn’t look sculpted or ‘done,’ while preserving function.”
But while a lot of procedures aim to make older people look younger, this one is most commonly performed on patients 34 and younger.
#2: Facelifts
And more people continue to reach for new heights — in terms of facelifts, that is.
“Today’s facelift is about restoring structure and maintaining identity,” Brissett said. “The overarching trend is a natural, unoperated look guided by experience and judgment.”
He noted this trend has revealed a defining shift in modern aesthetics and a move away from dramatic, visibly overdone results of the past, largely thanks to surgical advances.
“Facelifts today look dramatically more natural than they did decades ago,” he said. “Techniques have evolved to focus on deep structural repositioning rather than surface tension.”
Similar to nose jobs, patients are trending younger with a more thoughtfully planned approaches going into the procedure.
“At the same time, we’re seeing patients start rejuvenation earlier, often in their 40s or even late 30s, with a preservation mindset,” Brissett explained. “They’re not waiting for severe aging and then correcting it. Instead, they’re maintaining their appearance strategically over time.
“That shift toward subtlety and longevity is driving demand,” he added.
Despite younger generations heading into surgeons offices, though, the AAFPRS report also found that patients 56 and older continue to account for the majority of facelifts.
#3: Blepharoplasty
Also referred to as eye lifts or eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty improves the appearance of the eyelids by removing excess skin and fat.
The viral anti-aging operation lessens bagginess from the lower eyelids and eliminates excess skin from upper eyelids to reduce a hooded or tired look.
“Blepharoplasty surged in popularity, particularly among younger and middle-aged women,” Brissett said. “We’re seeing more patients who feel the eye area makes them look tired even when the rest of their face appears youthful.”
More and more women continue to get this procedure, including celebrities and even star athletes.
“High-profile conversations, including athletes like Simone Biles discussing her eyelid surgery, have helped normalize it as well,” Brissett explained. “It’s also a procedure with manageable downtime and very high impact results. Patients are looking for targeted refreshment rather than full-face change.”
What’s the next big thing?
While trends may come and go even when it comes to plastic surgery, Brissett doesn’t see these three procedures falling out of favor.
“It’s hard to see rhinoplasty, facelifts, or blepharoplasty falling out of the top tier because they represent the foundation of facial plastic surgery,” he said.
But there’s always room for change, especially as blockbuster weight loss drugs alter the face of aesthetics.
“However, fat grafting and regenerative-based procedures are growing rapidly, especially with the rise of GLP-1–related facial volume loss,” said Brissett. “We’ve seen a second consecutive year of 50% growth in fat grafting.
“As patients lose weight quickly, they’re seeking natural volume restoration,” he added. “While that may not usurp the top three immediately, regenerative techniques are certainly emerging as a major force.”
And while the gender gap is closing for several procedures, including eyelid surgery and face lifts, men still far outpace women in one treatment, with about twice as many in 2025 than the year before.
“We’re also seeing growth in non-surgical hair restoration, PRP treatments and minimally invasive contouring procedures,” Brissett said. “The common theme is strategic, natural-looking enhancement that fits into busy lifestyles.”
