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. 2020 Jun 20;11(4):534–539. doi: 10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_328_20

Table 1.

*Aesthetic-procedure classification in COVID-19 pandemic[10]

Procedure invasiveness Procedure Precautions
Non-invasive Chemical peels superficial
Electroporation
Lasers non ablative/non plume generating
Light emitting diodes
Low level laser therapy
Intense pulsed light
Cryolipolysis/laser lipolysis/radiofrequency lipolysis/high frequency ultrasound
Basic caution
Basic protection
Minimally-invasive Botulinum toxin injection
Filler injection
Skin boosters
Injection lipolysis
Mesotherapy
Microneedling
Sclerotherapy
Microblading
Thread lifts
Medium depth peels
Microdermabrasion
Hair removal lasers
Radiofrequency procedures
Carboxytherapy
Advanced caution
Moderate protection
Additional protective equipment
Invasive Regenerative aesthetic medicine procedures
Platelet rich plasma, Platelet rich fibrin
Free fat grafting
Liposuction
Hair transplantation
Chemical peels - deep
Lasers (skin resurfacing and carbon peel)
Dermabrasion (mechanical)
Extreme caution
Advanced protection
Additional protective equipment

*Adapted from Ministry of Health Singapore guidelines on aesthetic practices for doctors