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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2025

Trends in Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery Post COVID-19 Pandemic.

Daniel Farishta, Courtney B Shires, Karuna Dewan, Mark Knackstedt, Rafay Soleja, Paige Bundrick, Mohammad Alfrad Nobel Bhuiyan, Kenneth Sanders, Cherie-Ann O Nathan

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Daniel FarishtaFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Courtney B ShiresDepartment of Head and Neck, West Cancer Center, Germantown, TN.
Karuna DewanFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Mark KnackstedtFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Rafay SolejaFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Paige BundrickFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Mohammad Alfrad Nobel BhuiyanDivision of Clinical Informatics, Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
Kenneth SandersKenneth Sanders Facial Plastic Surgery, Shreveport, LA.
Cherie-Ann O NathanFrom the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: With the relaxation of COVID-19 pandemic-related operative restrictions, the scheduling of elective facial plastic surgery (FPS) cases has increased in comparison to the early pandemic levels. Our study aimed to compare the surgical volume of cosmetic FPS cases in 2018 (pre COVID-19 pandemic) to the volume in 2021 at both a tertiary care academic practice and community practice. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed at a tertiary academic medical center and community practice. Information abstracted from the patient records included demographics, date of surgery, and procedures performed (blepharoplasty, septorhinoplasty, rhytidectomy, and brow lift). Results: A total of 139 patients met the inclusion criteria: 58 (41.7%) patients in 2018 and 81 (58.3%) patients in 2021. There was a significant increase in FPS among patients younger than 30 years of age-with a 13.6% increase from 2018 to 2021 ( Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic saw a significant rise in FPS in patients younger than 30 years, particularly those opting for septorhinoplasty. The etiology of this increase is not clear. However, possible explanations include: increased disposable income, "Zoom dysmorphia," and the ability for discreet recovery behind a mask.

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