Inside Aesthetics Ep 67 The Guidelines for Aesthetic Clinics in the COVID-19 Era | Dr Krishan Kapoor & Dr Iman Nurlin
Episode 67 hosts Dr Krishan Kapoor (Plastic Surgeon from Delhi, India) & Dr Iman Nurlin (Cosmetic physician from Örebro, Sweden)
Our guests co-wrote an academic paper with eight other leading aesthetic doctors from around the world titled, 'COVID-19 Pandemic: Consensus guidelines for preferred practices in an aesthetic clinic'.
We explore the background to these guidelines and give clinics listening some key ideas to keep their staff and their patients as safe as possible.
0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Our Guests: Dr Krishan Kapoor & Dr Iman Nurlin 3:19 COVID Lockdown Experiences in India 5:16 Economic and Social Impact of Restrictions 9:44 Sweden's Approach Without Lockdown 11:56 Comparing Global COVID Responses 14:01 Family and Lifestyle Changes During Pandemic 16:30 Government Support and Economic Effects 18:16 Impact on Businesses and Employment 23:53 Healthcare and Public Health Challenges 27:02 Planning for Clinic Reopening 30:22 Creating Practical Safety Guidelines 33:44 Writing the Consensus Paper 37:39 Background of Dr Eman Nerlin 41:39 Background of Dr Krishnan Kapoor 45:36 Preparing Clinics for Reopening 48:05 Managing Patient Flow and Safety 51:43 PPE Requirements and Risk Levels 57:32 Categorizing Low, Moderate and High Risk Treatments 1:01:04 Lip Filler and Perioral Treatment Risks 1:03:30 Laser Treatments and Aerosol Concerns 1:07:48 Practical Adjustments in Clinic Procedures 1:12:19 Staff Training and Workflow Changes 1:16:00 Managing Reduced Staffing and Scheduling 1:19:56 Patient Demographics and Demand 1:22:22 Infection Control and Housekeeping Protocols 1:25:07 Payment Methods and Contact Reduction 1:27:43 Long Term Changes to Clinic Operations 1:30:37 Benefits of Telehealth and Online Consultations 1:33:59 Digital Transformation in Aesthetic Practices 1:36:53 Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations 1:39:25 Equipment Care and Manufacturer Guidance 1:42:10 Planning Treatments and Minimizing Contact Points 1:44:30 Staff Area Hygiene and Shared Spaces 1:48:40 Impact of Safety Protocols on Daily Practice 1:53:30 Success of the Published Guidelines 1:55:45 Acknowledging Co Authors and Collaboration 2:00:30 Final Thoughts on Safety and Adaptation 2:03:05 Wrap Up and Where to Follow