Top 5 Facial Treatments in 2022 – How to Take Care of Your Skin

When discussing trends in facial aesthetic treatments, it’s important to start by considering the results that patients are currently seeking.
In this context, no revolutionary changes should be expected compared to trends from previous years. A glowing, radiant complexion — free from deep wrinkles, firm, and properly hydrated — remains highly desirable. However, it’s worth noting that in recent years there has been a growing emphasis on achieving the most natural-looking results possible.
Many patients still aim to maintain their skin in excellent condition, correct skin laxity, and reduce wrinkles, but the primary goal has shifted toward achieving subtle, natural effects.

In 2022, many people discovered how good their skin can look when given a break from heavy makeup over a longer period.
Patients at aesthetic clinics focused less on masking aesthetic concerns and more on treating them at their root cause.
Giving up heavy cosmetic products often revealed underlying skin issues that many patients were previously unaware of. Today, the most popular professional treatments are those that deeply hydrate and nourish the skin, improve lymphatic flow, subtly reshape selected facial features, and reduce signs of aging — all while being as minimally invasive as possible.
This is particularly important for today’s dynamic patients, who often cannot afford long recovery times.

The choice of a specific professional facial treatment depends on many factors, but the key ones are the type of aesthetic concern the patient presents and, of course, the diagnosis and qualification for the procedure by a specialist. Nevertheless, it is worth knowing what options modern cosmetology and aesthetic medicine currently offer and which concerns can be treated or significantly reduced thanks to them.
So, which facial treatments are expected to be particularly popular in 2022?

Patients struggling with dry, dull skin that has visibly lost its firmness and elasticity will likely be very satisfied with the results achieved through microneedle mesotherapy.
The procedure involves injecting a combination of two ampoules directly into the skin: one containing 44 ingredients that support skin regeneration, and the other enriched with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. It’s important to emphasize that the substances contained in the 5 ml ampoules are classified as top-quality medical-grade products, known for their high effectiveness.
The vitamins, amino acids, mineral salts, and coenzymes included in the formula have a biorevitalizing effect on the skin, stimulating cellular metabolism and accelerating repair processes. The treatment is performed under local anesthesia with a numbing cream, providing patients with additional comfort.
To ensure a comprehensive effect, the active substances are applied not only to the face but also to the neck and décolletage.

The first results are usually visible just one day after the procedure — the skin appears noticeably rejuvenated, radiant, and pleasantly firm.
Some mild redness at the injection sites may persist for two to three days after the treatment, but patients can typically return to their daily activities immediately.

Some individuals who feel discomfort or have insecurities about the shape of their face or specific facial features believe that invasive plastic surgery is the only solution to their aesthetic concerns.
However, it turns out that the facial contour, nose, cheeks, and even chin can be reshaped using a special type of hyaluronic acid.
This procedure is known as facial volumetry and allows for the correction of certain aesthetic concerns in a non-invasive way that does not require a recovery period.

Facial volumetry is particularly effective for enhancing the cheeks and cheekbones, reducing under-eye hollows, and contouring the jawline area.

During facial volumetric modeling, a special, denser form of hyaluronic acid is used and injected into the deeper layers of the skin.
It’s worth noting that hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the human body, meaning it poses no threat to the patient’s health.
Importantly, the effects of facial volumetry are visible immediately after the procedure.

Some of the most common aesthetic concerns that bring patients to aesthetic medicine clinics include visible facial skin sagging, loss of skin elasticity, the appearance of wrinkles, and lymphatic stagnation, such as persistent puffiness.
An excellent therapy for these issues is facial endermologie — a treatment often mistakenly associated only with body procedures. At the Anti-Aging Clinic, facial endermologie is performed using the latest-generation device equipped with an innovative head that gently stimulates the facial skin, boosts microcirculation, oxygenates the tissues, and smooths the skin’s surface.

Facial endermologie is a safe and painless procedure that, for many patients, also provides a deeply relaxing effect.
The results of facial endermologie include smoother skin, reduced wrinkles and fine lines, improved elasticity, deep hydration, and the elimination of toxins and lymphatic stagnation.
Importantly, the procedure is performed not only on the face but also on the neck and décolletage, which ensures a more comprehensive and cohesive rejuvenation effect.

It is rare for a patient seeking a professional facial treatment to require action targeted exclusively at a single aesthetic concern.
Most often, patients expect professional treatments to deliver “additional benefits” that support the results of the primary therapy.

One of the most versatile treatments offering a wide range of effects is RF microneedling, performed using the Loktal device.
This device is equipped with an electrode tipped with microneedles, which, once inserted into the skin, emit electromagnetic impulses while simultaneously heating the tissues.
This process stimulates the natural synthesis of collagen and elastin in the skin, leading to noticeable skin firming.

The effects of RF microneedling also include the smoothing of fine lines, densification of the skin structure, pore tightening, reduction of acne scars, improvement of facial contour, lifting of the eyebrows, and elimination of a double chin.
As you can see, this treatment is highly versatile and recommended for addressing a wide variety of skin concerns.

The application of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has been one of the most popular facial treatments for years.
Why? Because it is extremely effective in reducing expression lines.
Patient knowledge and awareness about how Botox works have also increased over time, helping to dispel many persistent myths. Wrinkle reduction with botulinum toxin involves the temporary deactivation of the nerves responsible for contracting and relaxing specific muscle groups, which in turn cause the formation of expression lines.
When performed correctly, the procedure delivers natural-looking results without creating a “frozen” or “mask-like” appearance.

One treatment that is currently gaining popularity is known as “Baby Botox”, where a smaller amount of botulinum toxin is injected compared to the standard procedure.
This technique helps to reduce fine lines and firm the skin. Botox injections are particularly effective for treating aesthetic concerns such as frown lines (the so-called “11s” between the eyebrows), horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes.
The procedure requires no downtime, and it can be repeated after a few months to maintain the effects.

Although awareness of professional facial care has been growing every year, the choice of a specific treatment for a particular aesthetic concern should always be left to a specialist.

The best solution for selecting the right and effective therapy is a consultation with a cosmetologist or an aesthetic medicine doctor.
Based on their knowledge and experience, the specialist will create the most suitable treatment plan, significantly increasing the patient’s chances of achieving the desired results.