Cosmetic surgery is growing in popularity, especially among younger people, with trends becoming more uniform across different regions. A recent global increase shows that people aged 18 to 35 are now more likely to have cosmetic procedures than those over 50. Since 2021, the total number of cosmetic surgery procedures worldwide has risen by 25%, with specific procedures like eyelid surgery (known medically as blepharoplasty) seeing a dramatic 70% increase. Dr. Alexandre Marchac, a cosmetic surgeon in Paris, says that for young people, especially those in their early 20s, seeking cosmetic surgery is now as common as visiting a dentist. He predicts that in fifteen years, the stigma around facial transformations will likely disappear across all age groups and countries. He also suggests that cosmetic surgery may become more accessible, with practitioners possibly traveling to patients' homes to perform procedures, making the process more convenient. Artificial intelligence is already influencing cosmetic surgery and is expected to become an essential tool for patients in the future. More people are using AI to analyze their facial features, and some are making very specific requests, such as removing submandibular glands with highly specialized techniques. AI could soon develop systems that create a new standard of beauty, based on global data about human aesthetics. This is seen as a plausible development, as AI already has access to surgeons’ reports and conference discussions worldwide. According to Dr. Marchac, the rapid spread of techniques has never been faster. In her essay The New Face (L'Iconoclaste, 2026), novelist Nathalie Azoulai envisions a future where the ideal face is full, plumped, and highly symmetrical, with large, open eyes. She describes a particular skin tone and texture, with a moist, pearlescent quality around the nose and carefully sculpted grooves. The face appears as if it has been filtered through a digital enhancement, giving it a smooth, fresh appearance that feels almost artificial.