Aesthetic surgery journal
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Oct 2021
The Safe Resumption of Elective Plastic Surgery in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented shift in the Canadian healthcare system, where protection of an already overloaded system became a priority; all elective surgeries and non-essential activities were ceased. With the impact being less than predicted, on May 26, 2020, elective surgeries and non-essential activities were permitted to resume. ⋯ With appropriate screening and safety precautions, elective aesthetic plastic surgery can be performed in a manner that is safe for patients and healthcare providers and with a very low risk for accelerating virus transmission within the community.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · May 2021
Meta AnalysisComparing the Efficacy and Safety of Intralesional Verapamil With Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Clinical treatment of hypertrophic scars (HSs) and keloids is often unsatisfactory. Intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide (TAC) and verapamil are widely used to treat HSs and keloids, but their efficacy and safety are controversial. ⋯ Verapamil may be an effective substitute for TAC. Although total adverse effects did not change, the incidence of telangiectasia and skin atrophy was lower with verapamil than with TAC.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Mar 2021
Multimodal Facial Aesthetic Treatment on the Appearance of Aging, Social Confidence, and Psychological Wellbeing: HARMONY Study.
A global approach to facial rejuvenation involves multiple treatment modalities. ⋯ Multimodal, full facial aesthetic treatment improves patients' self-reported psychological well-being, social confidence, aging appearance, and perceptions of chronologic age.
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Aesthetic surgery journal · Feb 2021
Estimated National and Regional Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Case Volume in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
In efforts to help alleviate the strain placed on healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Society of Plastic Surgery recommended suspending elective procedures on March 19, 2020. When this suspension was enacted, it was unknown when cases would resume. ⋯ The cumulative impact of the pandemic on life, society, and the economy is tremendous. This analysis may help guide surgeons' responses during and after the crisis.