Curious about what the plastic surgery trends of summer 2025 will be? Allow the surgical experts at The Surgical Clinic to help you discover the latest innovations and procedures that everyone will be talking about during the warmer months.
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Natural-Look Enhancements for Summer 2025
One main trend in 2025 is plastic surgery focusing more on subtle enhancements that harmonize with one’s natural figure and look, rather than exaggerated enhancements.
This trend is particularly evident in breast augmentation, where there is a significant preference for implants that enhance natural body proportions rather than maximizing size. Many patients are choosing to resize their implants or replace them with options that feel more natural. This style mimics the more natural appearance of the breasts, complementing the unique frame of each individual.
Fat transfer techniques are also gaining traction for providing natural-looking volume to the face and breasts, including plumping breasts with fat taken from another part of the body. This dual benefit of body contouring and volumizing makes it a popular choice for those seeking subtle enhancements.
Smaller Breast Implants Gain Popularity
Smaller breast implants are gaining popularity alongside the trend for natural-looking enhancements. More patients are choosing implants that offer a natural appearance, as a natural breast is slightly preferred over larger sizes. This shift is driven by the desire for subtlety, comfort, and fewer long-term risks.
Patients choosing smaller implants prioritize comfort and safety without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. This trend reflects a broader movement within plastic surgery towards delivering subtle, natural results that align with the body’s own proportions and contours; patients prefer that style.
Younger Patients Opt for Facelifts
A notable trend in plastic surgery this year is the increasing number of younger patients opting for facelifts. More individuals in their 40s and 50s are integrating facelifts into their early anti-aging strategies to enjoy the benefits of surgery while they are still in good health. This proactive aging approach allows for better long-term outcomes and natural-looking enhancements.
Younger patients generally recover better from facelifts due to better overall health and lower complication risks. This healthier recovery process makes facelifts a more appealing option for those looking to maintain their youthful appearance. Addressing signs of aging early allows patients to achieve subtle, natural results that blend seamlessly.
By choosing to undergo facelifts in their 40s or 50s, individuals can enjoy the benefits of surgery with fewer risks and more natural-looking outcomes.
However, there is a trend of those undergoing facelifts in their 20s and 30s, often displayed on social media. Facelifts at this age are not recommended, as signs of aging are minimal and do not warrant surgical intervention. Rather, patients who are in their 20s and 30s can be proactive by cultivating a consistent skin care routine that includes moisturizers, retinol, and sunscreen!
Combination Procedures for Maximum Impact
Combining procedures is a popular strategy for achieving maximum impact with minimal downtime. A key advantage of combining procedures is the reduced recovery time compared to separate surgeries. Additionally, combining surgeries reduces exposure to anesthesia, which can lower overall costs and risks.
This can look like a surgeon performing two surgeries at the same time. Popular combinations include:
- Breast augmentation with a breast lift
- Facelift with a neck lift
- Tummy tuck with liposuction
- Rhinoplasty with chin augmentation
Liposuction
It is common for patients to get summer-ready in the winter months through cultivating a healthy diet and exercise regimen. However, certain parts of our body can be resistant to diet and exercise, usually due to genetics! In cases like this, many patients will opt for lifts or liposuction to get rid of any stubborn fat. Liposuction works by essentially sucking out excess body fat, and can be used on the stomach, arms, legs, or thighs.
Fat Transfers
Fat transfer techniques are increasingly popular for their ability to provide natural-looking volume using the patient’s own body fat to enhance the face or breasts. This method involves harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs. The dual benefit of body contouring and restoring lost facial volume makes fat transfer a sought-after option. Using the body’s own fat promotes healing and provides authentic results.
Lifts
Lifts also serve as a way to remove excess fat, and are not just for the face! Lifts work to “lift” the skin by repositioning the skin to tighten loose or excess skin. Some common areas where lifts are performed include the breasts, neck, arms, and even thighs! However, it is worth noting that lifts from facelifts to breastlifts do require downtime, meaning it may take a few weeks to get back to your day-to-day activities. Additionally, most lifts can last anywhere from 5 – 15 years, depending on the type of lift. For example, facelifts can last anywhere from 7 – 10 years, while breast lifts can last anywhere from 10 -15 years.
PRP Treatments
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatments are gaining popularity for their ability to promote tissue rejuvenation in the skin using the body’s platelets. PRP treatments also produce collagen in the skin, serving as an ideal option for those looking for anti-aging treatments. For delivery to PRP to the skin, many providers combine it with microneedling, which works by creating micro-injuries to the skin, allowing the PRP to be placed back into the skin to help tissue regeneration. Patients who undergo 2 -3 PRP treatments can expect improved skin texture, reduced wrinkles and fine lines, and a lessened appearance of scars. Additionally, PRP is commonly delivered to the skin through microneedling, a minimally invasive procedure that uses a device to create microtears in the skin to trigger the body’s healing response, creating an increased production of collagen.
Minimally Invasive Options
For patients who are more apprehensive about going under the knife to get summer-ready, minimally invasive options are still a common pick to reach aesthetic goals.
Botox and Fillers
Treatments like Botox and fillers will continue to be on trend in aesthetics and beauty. Many patients look to Botox to remove the appearance of wrinkles, and fillers to restore volume to the face. But, many injectors and patients are opting for more subtle, minimal work with Botox and fillers. This means that patients want smaller amounts of both Botox and filler to keep some movement in the face, but still have a youthful appearance.
Chemical Peels
If you’re wanting to go more makeup-free this summer (with a healthy dose of SPF, of course) but have some stubborn dark spots or post-acne spots that you want gone, then consider chemical peels. Chemical peels work to improve skin tone, texture, and sun spots by using a chemical exfoliant on the skin. It is best to undergo chemical peels prior to summer, as you want to avoid direct sun exposure while recovering from chemical peels!
Laser
Before those summer months hit, consider treating your skin to some laser treatments. Laser treatments, such as BBL (broadband light), Halo laser, and Moxi, are ideal to receive before summer. These laser treatments target hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and melasma to create a brighter and more even skin complexion. The downtime from laser treatments is minimal, but it is important to avoid direct sun in the two weeks following treatment. For optimal results from laser treatments, most providers recommend multiple sessions, depending on your skin’s current condition and your specific goals.
Advanced Imaging Technologies
Advanced imaging technologies are revolutionizing surgical planning by allowing patients to visualize potential surgical outcomes before undergoing procedures. Tools like Crisalix 3D imaging and Vectra 3D imaging simulate the patient’s appearance, providing a clear picture of expected results. These technologies help patients make informed decisions about their surgeries.
This collaborative environment between patients and surgeons ensures that expectations are aligned and potential outcomes are clearly understood.
Get Summer Ready with The Surgical Clinic in Nashville, TN
This summer, the plastic surgery industry is embracing trends that prioritize natural-looking enhancements and innovative technologies. From the rise of smaller breast implants to PRP treatments, the focus is on achieving subtle, authentic results that harmonize with the body’s natural contours.
We offer a wide range of aesthetic and plastic surgery services at The Surgical Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. From breast augmentations to facelifts to non-surgical treatments, we have your aesthetic needs covered.
Request a consultation today to connect with one of our providers to discuss your aesthetic goals and find the right options and treatments for you.