Face Surgeries Are on the Rise! Thanks to the COVID Pandemic

Cosmetic surgery had grown over the past decade, and the pandemic hit the industry before it rebounded. Experts link the rebound to the "Zoom effect".

With video calls replacing meetings, people looked at their faces on screen more than before, and interest moved to procedures above the shoulders.

Working from home gave patients a chance to recover without using leave. Surgeons also report more requests for nose procedures, since masks draw attention to that area. Many people had also saved money during lockdowns.

The article argues that cosmetic treatments are becoming more convenient and less taboo, and that this boom may be only the beginning.