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. 2020 Apr 22;8(4):e2854. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002854

Table 5.

How COVID-19 Has Changed Plastic Surgery

Change Solution
Practice closures Telemedicine and virtual consults
Virtual postoperative appointments
Patients in quarantine/reluctant to visit in person Social distancing as standard practice unless in-person physical examination is needed
Fewer physical postoperative appointments
Trend toward most visits being virtual
Communication via social media and personal electronic devices
Update websites and social media to allow scheduling of these visits
Ensure HIPAA compliance of virtual visits and telemedicine consults
Global and domestic travel restrictions Virtual consultations
Postponement and cancellation of professional conferences Online webinars and live streaming education
Postponement and cancellation of board examinations Online examinations at home with virtual monitoring
Restrictions in healthcare supplies Increased conservation and reuse of supplies with sterilization techniques (UV light, auto-clave)

HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.