The modified keystone flap in periarticular or large superficial tumor resection surgery

The Psychological Impact of Remote Communication on Body-Image Perception: Cosmetic Surgery on the Rise

“…Moreover, the decision by the majority of healthcare systems to defer elective surgery during the pandemic, including breast reconstruction [11][12][13], has also likely worsened this psychological impact. Although a direct link between the psychological well-being of patients seeking cosmetic surgery as a result of the ''Zoom Boom'' and patients undergoing mastectomies and reconstructions [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] may not be immediate, particularly as oncoplastic patients face greater psychological challenges, self-isolation and lower moods during the pandemic should not be ruled out as potential motives for expressing a desire to enhance one's appearance. Therefore, this study investigated the correlation between the pandemic era and seeking cosmetic surgery with a specific focus on the psychological impact of the pandemic on body-image perception.…”