Allure Magazine consults with Dr. Devgan, New York City-based board-certified plastic surgeon, on her thoughts about how the world of cosmetic surgery and injections will be different after the spread of COVID-19. What many people do not realize is how plastic surgeon’s protocols will now be drastically different than how they were before.
So long are the days where patients at any office are able to enter the office freely and wait among other patients until their name was called. Protocols these days are much more than just a confirmation call. In order to be cleared to come in for an appointment, patients must now arrive at the time of the appointment to avoid time spent in the waiting room, sign all consents and documentation prior to arrival, as well as use hand sanitizer and wear a protective mask at all times. While some believe that injecting in only the upper one third of the face, the area not covered by a mask, is not beneficial, Dr. Devgan believes that there is “value in addressing the face one area at a time.” That being said, this is not stopping Dr. Devgan from performing injectable filler on any area of the face. Her approach? Dr. Devgan is considering having patients wear a large face shield so that she can comfortably inject on any part of the face without risking contamination. Even so, whether you are being injected on your forehead or your nose, any practitioner is still standing the same distance away.
The most important thing to remember is that while plastic surgeons are now open and available to see patients, your health is the most important factor and should be taken into consideration before making an appointment, especially if you are at high risk. If you are healthy and would like some more information about making an appointment, please email Office@LaraDevganMD.com or call (212)-452-2400 so we can help set one up. To read the full article, click here.
