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COVID ‐19 Pandemic: Consensus guidelines for preferred practices in an aesthetic clinic
Author(s) -
Kapoor Krishan M.,
Chatrath Vandana,
Boxley Sarah G.,
Nurlin Iman,
Snozzi Philippe,
Demosthenous Nestor,
Belo Victoria,
Chan Wai M.,
Kanaris Nicole,
Kapoor Puneet
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.13597
Subject(s) - medicine , pandemic , covid-19 , infection control , medline , risk of infection , family medicine , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , pathology , biology , political science , law , genetics
Strict infection control measures in response to the current COVID‐19 pandemic are expected to remain for an extended period. In aesthetic clinics, most procedures are provided on one to one basis by the physician or therapist. In such a scenario, guidelines detailing the infection control measures for aesthetic clinics are of particular importance. An online meeting of an international group of experts in the field of aesthetic medicine, with experience in administration of an aesthetic clinic, was convened. The meeting aimed to provide a set of consensus guidelines to protect clinic staff and patients from SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Consensus guidelines for “preferred practices” were provided for scheduling of patients, patient evaluation and triaging, and for safety precautions about the different procedures. Procedures were categorized into low‐risk, moderate risk, and high‐risk based on the likelihood of transmission of SARS‐CoV‐2 virus from the patient to the treating physician or therapist. While not intended to be complete or exhaustive, these guidelines provide sound infection control measures for aesthetic practices. Since guidelines regarding safety measures and use of PPEs may vary from country to country, the local guidelines should also be followed to prevent COVID‐19 infection in aesthetic clinics.