Five Facial Treatment Trends To Try In 2023

With the launch of FaceGym at Mecca’s flagship Sydney store back in January 2023 and the celebrity-endorsed, needle-free lifting treatment EMFACE® launching at select clinics in Sydney a month later, it seemed as though new facial treatments were having a moment. Three years on, the evolution has accelerated. We’ve put together a round-up of facial treatment trends for 2026 to take your facial care up a notch—from spa rituals to medical longevity protocols.

1. Facial massages and muscle stimulation

Facial massage is nothing new, but this treatment—which involves the holistic movement of the muscles in the face and neck to improve facial muscle integrity—is playing an even more central role in 2026’s facial treatment trends.

Adie Robertson, the founder of Double Bay beauty salon Wonder, explains the importance of somatic work in facial treatments: “As we age, we lose bone, muscle and fat—we’re losing that underlying architecture in the face and body. Facial massage works to promote collagen and elastin in the skin: helping to rebuild muscle density and tone the skin, tightening without the need for filler or botox.”

A level-up from a practitioner-performed massage is EMFACE®: a needle-free lifting treatment which uses synchronised electronic energies to stimulate the muscles with an effect that can look as profound as a surgical facelift.

2026 Upgrade: Microcurrent + Red Light Combination

In 2026, facial massage is often paired with red light therapy and microcurrent devices for enhanced results. At medical wellness clinics like ZEM Wellness Altea, facial muscle stimulation is integrated into longevity protocols that include biomarker analysis to track skin density improvements over time.

Learn more about how biohacking treatments are transforming facial care in our guide to Biohacking Treatment.

2. Highly personalised facials

Gone are the days of a one size fits all approach to skincare, and our faces are happier for it. One brand leading the charge at home is Tailor Skin, a sustainability-focused skincare brand that allows shoppers to choose products based on their personal skin concerns. The brand’s free online skin consult via their Skin Quiz allows for a seamless assessment of your personal needs, allowing you to choose the range of products that will best fit your face.

Taking a similarly personalised approach is Bondi’s newly launched facial clinic Fayshell, where facial treatments and personalised recommended skincare routines are created on a bespoke, person-by-person basis based on a 15 minute consultation with a highly knowledgeable therapist. With an understanding that the maintenance of healthy, glowing skin is an ongoing journey, Fayshell’s membership option allows members discounted rates on regular treatments, which are carefully personalised and adapted with every visit.

2026 Upgrade: DNA-Guided Skincare & Biomarker Testing

In 2026, personalisation goes beyond skin quizzes. Longevity clinics now offer DNA profiling and blood biomarker testing to create truly bespoke skincare protocols. Your facial treatment is matched to your genetic predispositions for collagen loss, pigmentation, and inflammation. This precision approach is a hallmark of medical aesthetics in Europe and Australia.

Discover how precision medicine is reshaping beauty in our Ultimate Guide to Longevity Travel in Europe 2026.

3. Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses micro injections or electroporation to insert serums and products into the skin using an electric current. There’s a satisfying tingle to the treatment, which leaves skin feeling supple and looking strikingly rejuvenated. “It’s a treatment we’re really excited to be offering – something that works so well with facial massage to treat the skin from within and create a lasting glow,” Adie Robertson, founder of Double Bay beauty salon Wonder, who offers mesotherapy as part of her range of treatments.

2026 Upgrade: IV Nutrient Support + Growth Factor Serums

Mesotherapy in 2026 is often supported by IV nutrient drips containing glutathione, vitamins, and minerals to hydrate the skin from the inside out. Topical products now feature recombinant growth factors derived from stem cell technology, offering results previously only seen in surgery. This combination is standard at wellness hotels that prioritise skin longevity.

Explore the latest in wellness trends 2026 including IV therapy and personalized nutrition at Wellness Travel Trends 2026.

4. Scalp facials

Interest in (as well as products and treatments catering for) scalp care has seen a huge uptake over the past twelve months, with data from Pinterest showing that searches for “scalp massage techniques” and “clean scalp” both grew by 55% in 2022. “People have started to realise that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp,” Katie Griffin, founder of Mary Keith Beauty explains. From her salon in Sydney CBD, Griffin and her team offer a Pramāsana™ facial for the scalp using massage, exfoliation techniques and organic treatment products to deeply yet gently cleanse the scalp. While it’s not a treatment for the face itself, this one’s worthy of inclusion for its relevance to 2023’s beauty trends alone, and the overall improved purity of the scalp will not only improve hair health, but skin health and general glow across the board.

2026 Upgrade: Scalp Microcirculation + Lymphatic Drainage

In 2026, scalp treatments are integrated with lymphatic drainage protocols to reduce inflammation and improve overall facial circulation. Some medical wellness clinics now offer scalp biomarker testing to assess hair follicle health alongside skin health. This holistic approach treats the head as one continuous wellness zone.

For more on holistic wellness integration, see our Wellness Hotels 2026 guide.

5. LED Facials

Again, the use of LED light in facials isn’t new, but research on the positive impact of certain types of LED light on the skin is mounting, and clinics are increasing including LED light treatments alongside their other facial offerings.

LED lights offer various benefits for the skin, ranging from an evening out hyperpigmentation (green LEDs) to treating acne (blue LEDs) to offering an immediate glow (red LEDs). Aware of the myriad benefits of LED light therapy on the skin, Fayshell offers unlimited LED light therapy treatments as part of its membership – making that personalised facial go even further

2026 Upgrade: Multi-Spectrum Biohacking Panels

LED is no longer just “red light.” In 2026, we see multi-spectrum therapy: Red for collagen, Blue for acne, Near-Infrared for deep tissue repair, and Amber for lymphatic drainage. This is often paired with microneedling for maximum absorption. At longevity retreats, LED sessions are timed to your circadian rhythm for optimal cellular repair.

Learn about the full range of biohacking treatments available at top clinics in Biohacking Treatment Guide

The Ultimate Facial: The Longevity Clinic Experience

For the most advanced results, longevity clinics are integrating facials into their whole-body protocols. At places like ZEM Wellness Altea, facials are not isolated treatments but part of a systemic approach:

• Biomarker-Guided Skincare: Products chosen based on your blood work.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Facials: Oxygenating the skin to accelerate healing.
• Lymphatic Drainage: Integrated with body detox programs.

Discover how medical precision is transforming beauty in our guide to Longevity Travel in Europe 2026.