The world as we know it has changed drastically since the spread of COVID-19. School is now online, employees are working from home, and restaurants and stores are offering curbside pick up to customers. What else is different? The world of cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. Refinery29 reporter, Lexy Lebsack, chats with Dr. Devgan, New York City-based, board-certified plastic surgeon, about how COVID-19 will affect cosmetic surgery.
According to Dr. Devgan, “Coronavirus has affected every aspect of [her] practice and the entire fabric of our community.” In order to survive, the cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery world is learning to quickly adapt to these changes in order to cater to everyone’s needs. Dr. Devgan predicts that a more natural look will be popular. Since we are spending more time at home, everyone is “becoming acquainted with what we actually look like”, so so-long are the days of overfilled lips and cheeks. Dr. Devgan explains how she believes that patients will be focusing more on balance over size for features like lips, breasts, and buttocks. Additionally, Dr. Devgan believes that she will see more people asking for minimally-invasive injectables rather than complex surgeries. Elective surgeries will be able to resume once the virus is controlled, however even so, it may be awhile until people feel comfortable with surgical protocols.
While these complications may shift trends, Dr. Devgan mentions how demand will never fully fade. We will still have patients who desire both injectables and surgery, and when the time is right, Dr. Devgan will be able to do so. We are currently holding a waitlist for patients, both new and existing, who with to be contacted once we officially reopen. If you would like to be added, please email Office@LaraDevganMD.com with your full name and phone number. For the time being, Dr. Devgan is offering virtual consultations! If you are interested in setting one up, please contact Office@LaraDevganMD.com. If you would like to read the full article, click here.
