The Top 10 Cosmetic Procedures Loved by Celebs in 2023
Looking back on 2023, it was an exciting year in the world of cosmetic enhancements. Trends evolved significantly, and we saw patient requests change with the rise of semaglutide-related weight loss and a number of new trends in facial cosmetic surgery. Here are the top 10 celebrity cosmetic surgery trends that our Southern California team witnessed this past year.
#1. Semaglutide (i.e. Ozempic, Wegovy)
From Kim Kardashian to Oprah, semaglutide for weight loss took the cosmetic surgery world by storm in 2023. Originally developed for diabetic patients, semaglutide is highly effective at helping you lose weight by suppressing appetite—making it well worth the weekly injections for celebs working to maintain their slimmer look.
#2. “Reversing” the BBL
In 2023, Kim K spearheaded a trend toward a slimmer, less curvaceous silhouette—a marked shift from the Brazilian butt lift (BBL)-fueled hourglass look. While many believe she was taking semaglutide for weight loss, this also sparked a trend of BBL reversal with liposuction and/or weight loss.
#3. Post-weight loss body contouring & skin tightening
Due to the potent effectiveness of semaglutide for weight loss, record numbers of Rancho Cucamonga-area patients are seeking 360-degree body lifts, thigh lifts, and arm lifts to remove loose skin left behind after significant weight loss.
#4. IV infusions
IV therapy with vitamins, minerals, and hydration that help you recover faster from workouts (or just a night out!) have become a standard part of the celebrity lifestyle in 2023, showing up all over socials and reality TV shows. And at our medspas, Ahava Medspa and Made You Look, they are now a favorite add-on treatment.
#5. Trap Botox, a.k.a. “Barbie Botox”
Hi Barbie! Botox in the trapezius muscle or “traps” between your shoulders and neck has taken off in 2023. This novel, off-label use of Botox helps to gradually reduce this muscle’s tension and prominence while subtly elongating the appearance of the neck—giving it the nickname “Barbie Botox.”
#6. Eyelid lift surgery
Suspected blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, has prompted influencers to post celeb before and afters all over socials! In the before photos, you’ll notice a “monolid” where no eyelid shows, while the after photos reveal a lovely eyelid above the lash line, and often the appearance of a slightly lifted brow (which could indicate a simultaneous brow lift).
#7. Rhinoplasty
Rumors about rhinoplasty ran wild in 2023. From Selling Sunset real estate agent Bri Tiesi to Haley Bieber and Bella Hadid, this was a year for scrutinizing the nose. Our hot take: You can’t be sure any celeb underwent surgery unless they come forward about it—especially if they chose a skilled rhinoplasty surgeon for a subtle, natural-looking outcome!
#8. Breast implant removal
As the preferred derrière aesthetic shrinks, so too does the preferred breast aesthetic! Gone are the days where every woman wanted Pamela Anderson’s voluptuous curves. Now, many women are opting to remove their breast implants and go au naturel (this sometimes also involves a breast lift).
#9. Breast reduction
Several prominent celebs like Nicki Minaj and Drew Barrymore underwent breast reduction in 2023, downsizing to a more proportionate—yet still totally gorgeous—figure. For the right patient, this surgery can provide a lift, make workouts and sports more comfortable, and even help clothes fit better.
#10. Deep plane facelift
Wondering how your favorite Real Housewives cast member got that snatched jawline, or how your favorite male actor hasn’t aged, like, at all? Chances are, it’s a deep plane facelift! This technique lifts tissues as a unit for more natural-looking and lasting rejuvenation, and it can even be used to reverse early aging (i.e. in your 40s or 50s) to help celebs look subtly more lifted.
About Inland Cosmetic Surgery, Ahava Medspa, & Made You Look
Our team of aesthetic experts is led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Jacob Haiavy, a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery with over 23 years of experience offering Rancho Cucamonga patients cosmetic procedures for the face, breast, and body. Our practice has two locations where we offer medspa procedures like injectables and facial treatments: Ahava Medspa at Inland Cosmetic Surgery, and Made You Look. Learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 909-987-0899.
