How To Get Over Zoom Shock

Over the past year, video conferencing has become a daily part of life. Working from home, catching up with friends, attending events—all of these activities have gone virtual, a phenomenon that depends primarily on an app many of us had never heard of before last year. You’re probably familiar with Zoom. Most of us have been using it to maintain some connection to the outside world throughout the pandemic. Celebrities, politicians, and even the British royals are using it. Those public figures have a team of professionals guaranteeing their good looks come through on the small screen. For the rest of us, seeing how you look through a webcam can sometimes come as a shock, and not a pleasant one.

Tricks For Looking Good On Zoom

First of all, let’s be frank. None of us expected to have to look good on video conferencing software for work, school and play. Chances are, everyone else is too worried about how they look (or about frequent technical difficulties) to be judgmental about how you look. However, if you feel like your webcam isn’t doing you justice and want the confidence boost of looking amazing on Zoom, it can be done.

There are a few key ways to look your best on Zoom, some of which we’ve covered before. As the app has become more popular, the wealth of tips and tricks for looking good have become more sophisticated. You can buy an expensive at-home lighting setup, upgrade your webcam, or download special filters to smooth out every pore. However, the basics are still the best way to ensure you look good and still like yourself:

Light yourself from the front, not from behind or from the side, preferably using natural light sourced from a window.

Adjust the height of your webcam so it’s at eye level, which is a more flattering angle than from above or below.

Get rid of clutter from your desk, background, and any other areas the camera can capture.

Show up as you would if the occasion were in person, which means taking care of your attire and appearance accordingly.

How Aesthetic Treatments Can Help

One consequence of scrutinizing our faces onscreen is that we discover small imperfections that might not have been so obvious before. For some reason, webcams seem to be particularly good at picking up enlarged pores, acne scars, fine lines, and other skin texture concerns. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in interest in non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as fillers, injections, photofacials, and anti-aging treatments. Zoom doesn’t depict an accurate view of what you really look like, so don’t let it get you down. Instead, if you notice an area you’d like to improve, embrace a more robust form of self-care through aesthetic treatments.

Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are about enhancing your natural looks. Clear, glowing skin, a smooth complexion, and a firm, youthful complexion are all within reach, without the discomfort or downtime more drastic procedures require. They tend to be quick as well, with sessions lasting between 15-30 minutes. We’ve covered some of the most popular treatments below, but there are a variety of treatments available for every skin concern. If you’re curious about which one is right for you, take our handy quiz.

Facial Renewal

For a quick pick-me-up that will restore your skin’s natural glow after a stressful year, get a fresh start with facial renewal treatments. Venus Glow™ treatments remove the buildup of dirt, oil, dead skin cells, and other debris that accumulate on the skin. The deep-cleaning device opens pores and stimulates circulation for a complexion that’s visibly brighter and smoother. Enhanced with a specialized serum infusion based on your specific skin concern. And as far as looking good on Zoom, nothing beats that inner glow.

Skin Resurfacing Treatments

To address a plethora of textural issues, skin resurfacing treatments are the gold standard of aesthetics. NanoFractional RF™ technology delivers radio frequency energy to the subcutaneous layers of the skin, stimulating the skin’s natural healing process by creating micro-wounds. Boosted collagen and elastin levels work to correct scar tissue, improve textural irregularities of the skin, and restore a brighter, smoother complexion.

Wrinkle Reduction

Wrinkle reduction treatments deliver targeted radio frequency (RF) energy deep below the skin’s surface to stimulate skin cell renewal and promote increased collagen and elastin production. They use a gentle heating process to boost your skin’s natural processes, supporting skin health from the inside out in comfortable sessions, with no downtime. Quick and effective, wrinkle reduction treatments fade fine lines, restoring firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Tribella™

Combine three powerful therapies into one with a Tribella™ treatment. First, a photofacial improves skin tone by fading age spots and reducing sun damage. Then, the anti-aging treatment firms skin, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Lastly, the skin resurfacing treatment smoothes uneven skin texture, improving the appearance of scars, rosacea, enlarged pores, and more. If you’ve never tried a medical aesthetic treatment before, this is a great entry point into the world of highly effective treatments with visible results and no downtime.

Since many of us are stuck at home, the pandemic presents an ideal opportunity to schedule an aesthetic treatment. Learn more about how they can be a great addition to your self-care routine by reaching out to a provider near you using the search field below.

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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.

Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.

ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.

Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.

Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.