Zooming into cosmetic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic: The provider's perspective

Int J Womens Dermatol. 2021 Jan 12;7(2):213-216. doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.01.012. eCollection 2021 Mar.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a massive shift toward virtual living, with video-conferencing now a primary means of communication for both work and social events. Individuals are finding themselves staring at their own video reflection, often for hours a day, scrutinizing a distorted image on screen and developing a negative self-perception. This survey study of over 100 board-certified dermatologists across the country elucidates a new problem of Zoom dysmorphia, where patients seek cosmetic procedures to improve their distorted appearance on video-conferencing calls.

Keywords: Body dysmorphia; Cosmetic dermatology; Esthetics; Self-perception.