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Silence, Channi; Rice, Shauna M; Kourosh, Arianne Shadi.
  • Silence C; Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Rice SM; Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Kourosh AS; Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med ; 24(2): 73-74, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1650101
ABSTRACT
Over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lockdowns and isolation, quickly shifting social interactions online. During this time, the authors cited worsening self-perception due to the altered and distorted image produced by front facing cameras, later called "Zoom Dysmorphia." A recent survey study was then conducted analyzing the mental health and self-image of people as they returned to in-person activities. Increased time spent online and use of filters, which provoked unrealistic expectations, correlated with worsening anxiety and worsening self-perception, especially in respondents under the age of 24 years. A large percentage of this cohort also planned to invest in their appearance to cope with this anxiety. After a year of being behind the screen, with the ability to enhance features with the click of a button, individuals are concerned about their appearance and their ability to return to a life in-person. Aesthetic physicians should be prepared to discuss the cosmetic concerns provoked by photo editing, filters, and videoconferencing to educate about realistic surgical goals and outcomes for patients.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpsam.2021.0355

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Humans / Young adult Language: English Journal: Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpsam.2021.0355