Aesthetic surgery journal
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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.