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From Biostimulators to Collagen Banking: 2025 Marks a New Approach to Skin in the Clinic
The landscape of skin treatments is undergoing a transformation. This year, both beauty enthusiasts and skincare professionals are increasingly favouring solutions that prioritise sustainable skin health and a natural appearance rather than those that deliver immediate results.
ProCollective tapped Melissa Gladding, director of FaceTime Skin Clinic in Mairangi Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, for her thoughts on the treatment trends set to define 2025.
Biostimulators
This year, we’ll see a big shift towards biostimulators such as Profhilo and Sunekos, according to Gladding. These injectable treatments leverage hyaluronic acid technology to hydrate the skin while stimulating natural collagen production. The results are a more lifted and radiant appearance that looks natural rather than artificially enhanced. Integrating biostimulators into active facial treatments not only enhances immediate results but fosters a canvas for rejuvenation that promotes lasting skin health.
Alkaline treatments
In 2025, alkaline treatments are taking the spotlight as a superior alternative to traditional dermaplaning techniques. “The DMK hair removal treatment for peach fuzz trumps the alternative of dermaplaning,” says Gladding. “It gently dissolves the hair right down to the root, whilst also working to reduce hair re-growth by impacting the papillae with continued use.” It also buffs away dead skin cells, acting as both a skin smoothing peel and hair removal system in one.
Collagen banking
Collagen banking—a preventative strategy designed to boost collagen production early on—is increasingly gaining traction. This preventative approach, Gladding says, involves stimulating collagen production early on to “bank” it for future use, maintaining youthful skin as we age. Treatments like microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) is a great way to achieve this, effectively stimulating collagen and elastin production. It not only improves texture, firmness, and elasticity but simultaneously addresses scarring on both the face and body, offering both immediate and long-term benefits.
Commitment to long-term skin goals
Expect to move away from aggressive, quick-fix treatments, towards a philosophy grounded in longevity and personalisation. Clients are increasingly embracing a commitment to achieving long-term goals, paving the way for bespoke skincare routines and advanced treatments better tailored to their individual concerns. This underscores a proactive rather than reactive approach to skin health, encouraging clients to invest in their skin’s future rather than seeking temporary solutions.
Subtler dermal fillers
The trend of excessively filling facial features is phasing out. While dermal fillers will maintain relevance, the focus is now on achieving natural beauty through subtle “tweakments” that complement one’s features rather than overpower them.
The decline of plasmapen treatments
Plasmapen procedures, which create small ablations on the skin, are falling out of favour. “This has always been an out for me, burning small holes in your face isn’t it. Period.”
The end of dermaplaning?
Once a popular go-to for immediate skin smoothing and peach fuzz removal, dermaplaning is on the decline. The temporary results and the rapid regrowth of hair make this style of treatment feel more like a cycle rather than a solution. “While it can provide temporary smoothness, the results are short-lived, and those hairs grow back just as they were before with blunt ends giving that bristly feel. It makes the treatment addictive, needing to be repeated every time regrowth occurs.”
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