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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) is a highly contagious enveloped RNA virus, which has infected more than 4.9 million across the globe. As the world has been captivated by the spread of corona virus, aesthetics and procedural dermatology has taken a seat back. The dropout in consultations is between 80% and 90% in both public and private practices. 1 The halt to procedures is not only due to rational fear in minds of both patients and doctors but also due to lack of guidelines and methods to overcome the hurdles faced while conducting the procedures.
SARS‐CoV‐2 spreads via respiratory droplet transmission or contact transmission. The viral particles present inside the droplet nuclei can survive for longer periods over inanimate surfaces and can travel longer distances to transmit the infection. 2 The existence of corona virus will become an integral part of all our decisions in future in our dermatology practice. 3 Dermatologic surgeon/aesthetician must be prepared to learn and adapt to the changing paradigm of the dermatology practice.
The risk involved in viral transmission during procedures depends on the following factors:
Level of protection of the patient 4
Level of protection of the treating dermatologist 4
Type of procedure—aerosol‐generating procedures are considered to be of high risk 5
Duration of procedures
Use of smoke evacuator for aerosol‐generating procedures 6
Ventilation of the room 6
One plausible issue we faced in our practice amidst SARS‐CoV‐2 was procedures over face, as it poses a higher chance of transmission due to close proximity to the upper respiratory tract. Hence, it is mandatory for the patient as well as doctor to wear a mask. But the current masks (N95/surgical mask) available reduces the accessible area for the procedures. So, we modified the mask to cover only the nose, upper lip, and lips without compromising the protection/barrier as well as provide a significant area to perform procedures.
The methodology is as follows:
First, the patient was asked to wear the mask and to look straight with eyes at the same level.
First point corresponds to upper edge of the mask in line with medial pupillary line symmetrical on both the sides.
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Second point was marked on the outer edge of nasolabial fold at level of lower border of nasal alae.
Third point—1 cm lateral to angle of mouth on both the sides
Fourth point—1 cm below mentolabial sulcus
After ensuring that points on both sides are symmetrically placed, points were joined using a ruler and cut at least leaving a margin of 1 cm from the marked lines. Next, a double‐edged sticking tape (3 M) was used to seal the edges for all sides except for upper edge where nose clip provides adequate support and seal (Figure ).
We experimented using both surgical (3‐ply face mask) and N95 mask (Figure ) and used it for procedures including chemical peel, microdermabrasion, and laser. Figure shows image of the patient wearing the modified mask for laser procedure over face. In Table , pros and cons of using surgical mask, N95, and modified mask are listed.
Easier availability as compared to N95
Lesser logistics and expenditure hence more suitable for routine procedures
Suitable for longer duration procedure as it is reported to cause lesser subjective discomfort, lower perception of humidity and heat and less breathe resistance than N‐95. 7
Few studies have shown that N95 mask is more effective is preventing influenza infections than surgical mask. But again it is a controversial subject with many studies reporting almost equal efficacy of both surgical and N95 mask. 8
Expensive
Difficult to acquire due to worldwide crisis
Modified maskProvides better exposed area on face to perform procedure
If sealed properly can be used for longer procedures as well
Easy to modify, can be done in clinic within 3 to 5 minutes (not time consuming)
Procedures on upper lip cannot be performedOpen in a separate windowBased on the World Health Organization (WHO) modeling, to meet rising global demand, WHO estimates that industry must increase manufacturing by 40%. N95 masks are recommended for suspected/confirmed cases of COVID‐19 and for healthcare workers who are being exposed to such patients. In view of worldwide scarcity of Personal protective equipment resources, we urge people to use surgical mask as compared to N95 for this purpose. Limitation of this method is procedures over upper lip cannot be performed.
In future, patient's preprocedural photographs can be taken and analyzed on the computer to mark exact points of measurements. If facility available, 3D printer can be used to print individualized, well‐fitting mask for each patient.
In conclusion, the modified mask might serve as a useful tool in future to reinitiate aesthetic procedures over face during/after COVID‐19 pandemic if used along with essential protective measures required as per the procedure being performed.
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