Response to: Impact of virtual plastic surgery health encounters in facilitating access to care and reducing healthcare disparities

We thank Cook et al. regarding their interest in our recent article. 1 Khalaf R. Meyers A. Sadeghi P. et al. Efficacy of virtual plastic surgery encounters in establishment of care and surgical conversion. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023; 85 (Jul 8): 299-308https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2023.07.011 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (0) Google Scholar The authors underscore the benefit of virtual consultations in reducing health inequities, particularly for patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The authors astutely highlight that certain patient populations, such as the elderly, may be disadvantaged with telehealth due to unfamiliarity with technology, impaired interpersonal connection, and increased risk for social isolation. Letter to Editor regarding: ‘Efficacy of Virtual Plastic Surgery Encounters in Establishment of Care and Surgical Conversion’Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryPreviewDear Editor, Full-Text PDF