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Cosmetic procedures took a sharp rise during the Covid-19 pandemic
Cosmetic surgery during lockdown from the pandemic rose sharply
The pandemic has brought many ups and downs to the entire world. The Plastic surgery industry, however, recorded increased interest and demand. Over the past year, many have opted to have surgical and non-surgical procedures, any time of year, not just during the typical busy period between October and December. Melissa Doft, M.D., a plastic surgeon based in NYC, attributed the growth to work-from-home policies due to Covid-19 restrictions. Being at home, many people found more and more things to enhance, according to a Board-certified Dermatologist from NYC. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank,
New York Post and Allure published articles giving insight into this very topic. The industry profited financially too. The Aesthetic Society reported that between January 1, 2021, to July 1, 2021, over $8.7 billion on aesthetic plastic surgeries. In 2020, Americans spent a record $6 billion on elective plastic surgeries. What caused this boom in cosmetic surgery? What do doctors have to say?
