
← The Dr. Randi Show8 Oct · 32 min
Trends, Truths & What’s Ahead, from the President of AAFPRS — Dr. Anthony Brissett
<p>What do patients want today, and how is that changing? We’re breaking down the latest trends, from the procedures people are asking for to the influences bringing them into the consultation room.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Anthony Brissett, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, joins The Dr. Randi Show to share what the academy’s annual survey reveals about patient priorities and the future of aesthetics.</p><p><br></p><p>Celebrity transformations are driving conversations. Younger patients are exploring their options. Weight-loss medications and menopause are bringing new concerns into focus. And patients want to see a difference while still looking like themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Brissett explains what’s behind these trends, how they’re showing up in clinic, and what patients should understand before deciding on a treatment.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• How celebrity transformations fueled interest in deep plane facelifts</p><p>• Why nearly three-quarters of surgeons predict facelift patients will keep getting younger</p><p>• Why 57% of surgeons reported an increase in patients under 30 requesting cosmetic surgery or injectables, and whether starting earlier means needing less later</p><p>• How weight-loss medications are influencing demand: 67% of surgeons identified patients seeking procedures because of these medications as a strong rising trend, up from 45% the previous year</p><p>• Fat grafting versus fillers and how to weigh the options</p><p>• The promise of peptides, PRP and exosomes, and where more evidence is needed</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, a candid speed round on everything from facelifts under 40 to recovery expectations and red light therapy.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re considering a treatment or following what’s next in aesthetics, this conversation connects the latest findings with the questions patients are asking every day.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.aafprs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">aafprs.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aafprs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Brissett:</p><ul><li><a href="https://drbrissett.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DrBrissett.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/