Biggest Plastic Surgery Trends of 2026: Dr. Daniel Gould Featured in Allure

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Gould, MD, PhD was recently featured in Allure discussing some of the biggest plastic surgery trends shaping 2026, including the rise of midface-focused facelifts, fat grafting, deep neck contouring, and circumferential tummy tucks.

In the article, Dr. Gould explains how aesthetic surgery continues to shift toward tissue-preserving, anatomy-respecting techniques that create more natural-looking results. Rather than relying on overly aggressive lifting or volume replacement, many of today’s most advanced procedures are designed to restore structure, maintain facial movement, and improve long-term aging outcomes.

One of the biggest areas of change is the facelift. Dr. Gould discusses how limited-incision deep plane and midface lifts are becoming more popular, especially for patients with early facial descent who want subtle lifting with minimal visible scarring. He also notes growing interest in deep neck contouring, including treatment of the submandibular glands, for patients seeking sharper jawline definition and more refined neck contours.

The feature also highlights the continued rise of facial fat grafting as patients move away from an overfilled look and seek more natural approaches to facial rejuvenation. On the body side, Allure explores how 360 tummy tucks and circumferential body contouring procedures are becoming more common, particularly as patients in the GLP-1 era look for more comprehensive skin and contour correction after weight loss.

Overall, the article points to a larger aesthetic shift: less obvious surgery, more structural precision, and results that age well over time.