Perceived Stress and Interest in Non-Invasive Aesthetic Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Sylvia P B RamirezGunther ScherzHelen Elizabeth SmithPublished in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology (2022)
Significantly higher stress scores were seen in patients seeking aesthetic treatments. We identified factors associated with increased stress with a suggested association between increased likelihood of proceeding with any aesthetic procedure and higher levels of stress. These highlight the importance of caution in treating patients given their increased stress levels and potential vulnerability.