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Why is cosmetic surgery on the rise? Because of hours staring at ourselves on Zoom | Bidisha

After months of video calls, there has been a global boom in demand for cosmetic surgery. Apparently people are rushing for facelifts - but I have a better idea
Leaning in … the unforgiving fish-eye of the laptop lens is prompting many to seek cosmetic surgery (Posed by models). Photograph: Maskot/Getty Images

I remember once reading some advice from a fashion photographer in a magazine, who said: “No one looks good sitting down.” This struck me as harsh at the time, but in

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