Fears about “Lockdown Face” during videoconferences have driven a “Zoom boom” in requests for cosmetic surgery and body “tweakments” since the pandemic struck the UK, according to fresh research and providers.
The lockdown in March put most treatment on hold but there has been a surge in consultation requests as people sought to improve their appearance after looking at themselves on screens, said LaingBuisson, the healthcare data specialist that advises the Office for National Statistics.
“The use of video calling via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom and Microsoft Teams has apparently triggered significant interest and demand for those wishing to ‘polish’ their appearance,” said Liz Heath, author of the LaingBuisson report. “While this could be related to personal vanity, it is for some people also an important feature of their career and professional development.”