COVID-19's global pandemic has had a significant influence on the healthcare business. According to a study published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2020, 17.7 million cosmetic treatments were performed in 2018, up 2% from 2017, highlighting the rising trend in cosmetic procedures. During the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States, however, the number of cosmetic treatments was limited to none in 2020. (mid-March to mid-June).
In addition, according to a study conducted by Amorepacific Research Institute and Technology, wearing a face mask, which is especially important during the current pandemic, had negative effects on skin and suggested that skin covered with face masks be treated with extra caution due to certain changes in skin characteristics. However, most of the elective surgeries are deferred to secure the healthcare infrastructure for COVID-19 patients. Thus, the current pandemic is expected to have a direct and indirect impact on the Anti-aging Treatment Market .
