2026 Plastic Surgery Trends: Dr. Daniel Gould Featured on Good Day LA

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Gould, MD, PhD joined Good Day LA on FOX 11 Los Angeles to discuss what is changing in plastic surgery in 2026, including the treatments and aesthetic approaches gaining momentum and those beginning to fall out of favor.

The conversation reflects a broader evolution taking place across aesthetic medicine. Rather than pursuing dramatic transformation or highly recognizable cosmetic work, patients are increasingly interested in procedures that preserve their individual features while addressing the structural changes associated with aging.

For Dr. Gould, this shift places greater importance on understanding the anatomy beneath the visible signs of aging. Facial rejuvenation is not simply a matter of tightening skin or adding volume. Changes to facial fat, ligaments, soft tissue, skin quality, and underlying support all influence how the face ages and should be considered when developing an individualized treatment plan.

The discussion also highlights how quickly trends in plastic surgery can change. Procedures and techniques that become popular through social media do not necessarily translate into the right treatment for every patient. A trend-driven approach can overlook differences in anatomy, age, skin quality, and the long-term effects of a procedure.

Instead, Dr. Gould advocates for thoughtful treatment planning that prioritizes proportion, preservation, and natural-looking results. Whether a patient is considering facial surgery, injectables, regenerative treatments, or another aesthetic procedure, the objective should be to select an intervention based on what the individual anatomy requires rather than what happens to be popular at the moment.

As plastic surgery continues to evolve in 2026, the segment underscores a move toward greater restraint and personalization in aesthetic care. For Dr. Gould, successful treatment is ultimately less about following what is “in” or “out” and more about creating results that respect the patient’s structure, identity, and long-term goals.

Watch the full segment on FOX 11 Los Angeles:
https://www.foxla.com/video/fmc-k4bbpmawzcuuhugu