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The Psychological Impact of Remote Communication on Body-Image Perception: Cosmetic Surgery on the Rise.
Roxanne H Padley1,2, Bruno Di Pace3,4,5
1Department of Humanities, PhD School of Literary, Linguistic and Historical Studies, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|September 1, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic increased cosmetic surgery consultations, driven by video conferencing and psychological impacts on body image. Many patients sought procedures to improve their "lockdown face" and utilized home recovery benefits.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Increased teleconsultations with plastic surgeons observed globally.
- Speculation links this rise to the "Zoom Boom" and altered self-perception.
- The psychological impact of the pandemic on mood and body image is also a potential factor.
Discussion:
- Video conferencing significantly impacted participants' body image perception (81%).
- Many patients cited improving their
- lockdown face
- and convenient home recovery as motivations.
- Pandemic-related mood decline and surgery delays negatively affected 95% of respondents.
Key Insights:
- A majority (72%) reported declined body image perception during the pandemic.
- Video conferencing plays a role in increased cosmetic surgery consultations.
- Psychological impacts of the pandemic on mood are also linked to negative self-perception.
Outlook:
- Further research into the long-term psychological effects of increased screen time on body image is warranted.
- Understanding these trends can inform patient care and public health strategies.
- The integration of teleconsultations in plastic surgery is likely to persist.
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