Dermatologists and plastic surgeons are divided on how — and even if — to approach procedures during the pandemic.
that found no significant effect on infection rate when the skin was not properly swabbed with isopropyl alcohol beforehand. As for vasovagal incidents, he insists that "they almost always happen immediately or within 60 seconds of the exposure." If patients are prone to that "woozy feeling," he asks them to wait a couple of minutes before driving off.
Beyond the safety and ethical qualms being voiced by the court of public opinion over out-of-office treatments, there's the obvious question of legality. According to, a partner with national business and healthcare law firm ByrdAdatto, while each state may have rules as to where the practice of medicine may occur, these nontraditional settings are legally allowed in both New York and Florida.
He goes on to explain, "Doctors must follow the rules to establish a physician-patient relationship, perform an initial exam, and make sure the treatment is performed followingMarmur, for one, is very forthright about the permissions she sought before relocating. "This [move] is verified by many layers of professional approval: lawyers, medical insurance, local governance, and homeowners insurance," she says.
Lund suggests asking a few key questions before committing to treatments in unorthodox outposts: How will the consultation and examination be performed? How will my treatments be administered, by whom, and what is their training? Are you prepared to manage any potential complications in this setting? For hyaluronic acid injectables, for instance, this means making sure the provider has ampleUltimately, when deciding whether or not to partake in out-of-office procedures, you want to prioritize...
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