HEALTH & WELLNESS
THE ZOOM BOOM
A PERFECT STORM FOR PLASTIC SURGERY By AP Connolly
ith workers spending more time on Zoom, Skype, and other social media platforms, they’ve also noticed it hasn’t been the most flattering of times. Yes, you might say it’s become a perfect storm of sorts. It’s taken on a new priority for those of us working from home who realize we won’t be returning to an office anytime soon. But Zoom and other platforms are only partly responsible for the spike in interest, and simple injectable procedures aren’t the only ones in high demand. Today, most cosmetic surgeries concentrate on the chin, jawline, and neck because the camera angles accentuate those features. Recovery time is made much more manageable with minor post-operative swelling hidden with a mask. And for those who have considered cosmetic surgery—facelifts, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, etc.—it’s changed. We met with Board Certified Dr. Norman Rowe of Rowe Plastic Surgery with practices in Manhattan, New Jersey, and Long Island. He shed light on the latest skin and body rejuvenation through both surgical and non-invasive procedures. Tell us about why you entered the field of plastic surgery. I am interested in how things work and try to improve on them. I love art and the creative process, so plastic surgery extends my qualities and strengths and satisfies me. What advances have been made in the industry over the last few years? I feel that the non-surgical options for anti-aging, such as laser therapies, have made the most significant leaps forward. In the past, these modalities did not produce the results we see today. Also, the downtime is much less with the more recent advances. 40 | OUR CITY, YOUR LIFE | FEBRUARY 2021
Consultation with a patient
