New York, LA witness boom in plastic surgery due to coronavirus pandemic

As lockdowns took hold over much of America earlier this year, non-essential services were among the first to shutter-among them, cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists

Jocelyn is a 25-year actress in New York. A self-described “petite woman” who’s happy with her body overall, she’d always noticed a few areas that neither diet nor exercise could fix. Then the pandemic struck, and New York went into lockdown. “I got a little chunky from eating so much, sitting on the couch, and watching Netflix,” says Jocelyn, who asked us not to use her real name for professional reasons. Like much of the city, she spent almost three months with life on hold, and afterward found herself not only heavier but flush with cash as the restrictions eased.