Direct Answer
By the latest ASPS data (2024), the most-performed cosmetic treatments in the U.S. were neuromodulators and hyaluronic acid fillers, and the most common cosmetic surgeries were liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift and eyelid surgery.[1] Physicians also report growing interest in biostimulators, RF microneedling and body contouring after GLP-1 weight loss.
Surgical procedures physicians report in demand in 2026
- Deep plane facelift — a technique many facial plastic surgeons use
- Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery) — one of the most-requested procedures as patients prioritize a rested rather than overdone appearance
- Rhinoplasty — some surgeons report more patients asking for preservation-based techniques focused on refining rather than reshaping
- GLP-1 body contouring follow-up — skin-tightening procedures, brachioplasty, and facelift after significant weight loss on semaglutide or tirzepatide
Non-surgical procedures physicians report in demand in 2026
- Biostimulator injectables (Sculptra, Radiesse) — collagen-stimulating volumizers. Some patients combine or replace HA filler with biostimulators.[3]
- Morpheus8 and RF microneedling — skin tightening and collagen remodeling. FDA has received reports of burns, scarring, fat loss and nerve damage with RF microneedling, so choose a trained, licensed provider.[4]
- Preventative neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify) — micro-dosed protocols starting in patients' 20s and 30s
- Laser resurfacing — fractional CO2 and erbium for sun damage, texture, and tone
- PRP for hair restoration — concentrated growth factor injections for early-to-moderate hair thinning
Wellness and longevity procedures offered in 2026
- Hormone optimization — bioidentical testosterone, estradiol, progesterone, and thyroid protocols
- Peptide therapy — BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, and others for recovery, tissue repair, and growth hormone signaling
- NAD+ infusions and NMN/NR supplementation — supporting cellular energy and mitochondrial function
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) — for metabolic flexibility and personalized nutrition
- Comprehensive biomarker panels with quarterly tracking
GLP-1 and aesthetics: the new intersection
GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) have reshaped both body and facial aesthetics. Patients who lose significant weight present new clinical considerations: redundant skin requiring surgical tightening, facial volume loss requiring biostimulator or filler restoration, and accelerated visible aging requiring combination protocols.
ASPS reports that 20% of GLP-1 patients seen by its members had already had plastic surgery.[1] Body contouring, facelift, and volume restoration are often combined in a coordinated treatment plan.
What changed from 2024 to 2026
- Shift away from overfilled faces — some patients combine or replace HA filler with biostimulators or surgical lift
- Interest in preservation rhinoplasty — some surgeons report more requests for dorsum-preserving techniques
- Mainstreaming of GLP-1 medications — and the surgical and aesthetic follow-up they generate
- Longevity and concierge medicine moving from niche to expected — among high-income patients
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular cosmetic procedure?
No 2026 data exists yet. By the latest ASPS data (2024), neuromodulators were the most-performed minimally invasive cosmetic treatment in the U.S., and liposuction was the most common cosmetic surgery.[1] Physicians also report growing interest in biostimulators, RF microneedling and post-GLP-1 body contouring.
Are HA fillers still popular in 2026?
Yes. HA fillers were among the most-performed minimally invasive treatments in 2024 and grew 1% that year.[1] Some patients combine or replace HA filler with biostimulators (Sculptra, Radiesse).[3]
What is post-GLP-1 body contouring?
Surgical and non-surgical procedures performed after significant weight loss on GLP-1 medications — typically brachioplasty (arm lift), body lift, breast contouring, and facelift to address redundant skin and facial volume loss.
Why do some patients choose biostimulators over filler?
Biostimulators stimulate the patient's own collagen for gradual, structural volume that lasts longer and ages more naturally than HA filler in many indications — particularly the cheeks, temples, and jawline.
Is preventative Botox actually preventative?
Some patients start neuromodulators earlier. Ask a board-certified dermatologist whether that makes sense for you.
What's the difference between a med spa and a physician practice?
A physician practice is owned and clinically directed by a board-certified physician who personally evaluates patients and supervises treatments. A med spa may be physician-owned or not, and treatments may be delivered by nurses or aestheticians under varying levels of physician supervision. For complex injectable and energy-based work, physician oversight matters.
Sources
- 1.Interest in Aesthetic Health Remained Consistent Despite Economic Uncertainty in 2024 (2024 Procedural Statistics) — American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2025.
- 2.Global Survey 2024: Full Report and Press Releases — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025.
- 3.FDA-Approved Dermal Fillers — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accessed Sep 2026.
- 4.Potential Risks with Certain Uses of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling: FDA Safety Communication — U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2025.