Video calls in lockdown causing body image concerns

There are rising concerns about the affect that constant video calling in lockdown is having on people's body image with increases in demand for cosmetic surgery being reported.

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As a personal trainer, Mike Williams from Bishops Stortford believes it's important to look good, and feel good. 

Personal trainer Mike Williams has been doing more video calls in lockdown and has considered cosmetic surgery. Credit: ITV News Anglia

That's why he's considering cosmetic treatment, for something he became more aware of during lockdown, when he started doing more video calls.

Mike is not the only one who has concerns about his image, he is part of a business networking group and other members have had similar worries.

A zoom meeting Credit: ITV News Anglia

Dr Lucy Glancey is a cosmetic surgeon on the Essex-Suffolk border, she told ITV News Anglia she's been inundated with many people wanting to have work done.

ITV News Anglia camera operator Tom Steedman says looking your best on a video call is mainly about two things:

  • Lighting

  • And positioning your lap top correctly

See more from Tom on how to improve your video calling technique below: