BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.,
April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Dr. Babak Azizzadeh,
chairman and director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic
Surgery, has written an article that explores the roles and
challenges of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons (FPRS)
during pandemics. The article comes during the global novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has created uncertainty
across the health-care system.
Local, state, and government agencies have implemented "stay at
home" restrictions and encouraged social distancing due to
COVID-19. These efforts are intended to help slow the spread of
COVID-19, but many FPRS now feel displaced and unsure of how to
help those in need.
As a globally recognized FPRS, Dr. Azizzadeh performs surgical
and non-surgical procedures to help patients correct functional and
cosmetic issues. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Azizzadeh's role
has changed, and new challenges have developed. In his article, Dr.
Azizzadeh examines the evolving roles and challenges of FPRS during
the COVID-19 pandemic and offers recommendations to help FPRS
support patients and others throughout the crisis.
Most FPRS perform "aerosol-generating" procedures and surgeries
such as nasal/sinus surgery, intubation, tracheostomies, and
flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopies that put them at increased risk
of contracting COVID-19, according to Dr. Azizzadeh. As such, FPRS
have an ethical responsibility to limit unnecessary contact with
patients and others to lower the risk of inadvertently spreading
the coronavirus.
In addition, non-essential services have been banned in many
states, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recommend
surgeons stop performing any elective or non-essential procedures
until the COVID-19 pandemic passes. This has forced FPRS to
consider which procedures are essential, Dr. Azizzadeh states, and
conserve personal protective equipment and medical resources.
FPRS must also evaluate their role as physicians during the
COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Azizzadeh points out. These surgeons are
trained in facial plastics, otolaryngology—head and neck surgery,
and general surgery, and they should feel empowered to use their
unique expertise to assist those in need during this challenging
time.
"There are many things that FPRS can do to help our patients and
others during the COVID-19 pandemic," Dr. Azizzadeh says. "If we
prioritize physician safety, the care of our patients, and public
health needs, we can do our part to combat the spread of the
coronavirus."
Dr. Azizzadeh's new article has been published in Facial Plastic
& Aesthetic Medicine, and it is available to read here.
For more on Dr. Azizzadeh and the CENTER for Advanced Facial
Plastic Surgery, visit http://www.facialplasticsbh.com.
About Dr. Babak Azizzadeh and the
CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery:
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, Chairman and
Director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, is one
of the leading international experts in facial plastic surgery. His
expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery has made
him one of the most sought-after physicians. Dr. Azizzadeh's client
list includes not only celebrities, executives, physicians and
dignitaries from around the world, but also amazing people from all
walks of life. He has been featured in The Oprah Winfrey Show,
People Magazine, New York Times,
Discovery Health, Los Angeles Times,
Beverly Hills Courier and numerous other media outlets for his
expertise in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Azizzadeh is one of a
select group of surgeons who are double board-certified by the
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well
as the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. His
plastic surgery colleagues have consistently chosen him as one of
the Top Doctors in Beverly Hills,
CA. For more information, please visit
https://www.facialplasticsbh.com/
Media Contact: Chloe, CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic
Surgery, 310-657-2203 chloe@facialplasticsbh.com
SOURCE CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery