Plastic Surgery and COVID-19: American Society of Plastic Surgeons release New Guidelines
As plastic surgeons prepare to resume elective procedures, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is providing its nearly 8,000 members essential tools and resources, including a comprehensive playbook with enhanced patient and staff safety protocols. The Society has also organized access to personal protective equipment to help advance smooth, safe returns. Image credit: earldan via flickr ASPS survey finds Americans have positive attitude toward plastic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic ASPS recently gauged Americans’ perceptions of plastic surgery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing responses from more than 1,000 consumers in a national survey fielded by market research firm Quester, providing insights into how consumers feel about the category and top treatments. The results demonstrate that, during the pandemic, 49% of those who haven’t had plastic surgery indicated they are open to cosmetic or reconstructive treatment in the future. Of those, 28% would consi