Aesthetic Surgery Practice Resumption in the United Kingdom During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all aspects of healthcare, including the delivery of elective aesthetic surgery practice. A national, prospective data collection was carried out of the first aesthetic plastic surgery procedures performed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to explore the challenges aesthetic practice is facing and to identify if any problems or complications arose from carrying out aesthetic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Over a 6-week period from June 15 to August 2, 2020, data were collected by means of a proforma for aesthetic plastic surgery cases. All patients had outcomes recorded for an audit period of 14 days postsurgery.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Joji N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8549290 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature