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Hyaluronidase is not foolproof prevention is key

3 June 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author presents a brief account of some key messages to practitioners undertaking non-surgical nose augmentation using calcium hydroxylapatite (Ca HA); reinforcing a robust, current and accurate knowledge of facial anatomy as well as the established safety profile of CaHA....

Cautions, contraindications and complications in aesthetics

5 August 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
All aesthetic practitioners will face complications during their career. It is therefore vital to be prepared. Dr Nestor Demosthenous provides a comprehensive guide to potential complications when treating patients with fillers. A complication during or following a treatment carried out...

Topical phenytoin effect on pressure ulcers healing: A literature review of the evidence

1 December 2018 | | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
A pressure ulcer (PU) is a localised injury to the skin and / or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, because of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear (EPUAP/ NPUAP 2009/PPPPIA 2014). Bennett et al. [1] claimed total...

Soft tissue augmentation – a review

5 February 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The author explains how treating the face as a 3D structure is key to a good result with invasive or non-invasive procedures. History Rejuvenation of the face and trying to reverse the effects of ageing dates back centuries. Facial volume...

Liposuction – the evolution of the classical technique

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
From liposuction to adipose stem cells; from regenerative medicine to tissue engineering; and a vision of the future. Part 1 The history of attempts to sculpture fat dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, but Professor Yves-Gerard Illouz...

COVID-19: How the plastic surgery specialty is responding

13 May 2020 | | PMFA - COVID-19, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” So, what happens when there is no work? We present viewpoints from various plastic surgeons faced with the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of the Cosmetic Surgery Forum...

In conversation with Uliana Gout

11 January 2021 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Uliana Gout, President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), about her career and plans for the College. Can you tell us a little bit about why you initially chose to...

BCAM responds to the recent BBC news story regarding the seizure of unlicensed dermal fillers and suspected illegally traded botulinum toxin

16 May 2024 | Research & Development
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) continues to push for regulation in Aesthetic Medicine to protect patients from the risk of dangerous unlicensed products and procedures...

COVID-19 unlock and aesthetic medicine: response from BCAM

19 May 2020
The SARS-COV2 virus and the associated COVID-19 disease have caused immense social, financial and personal strain. But now we are taking the first tentative steps to exit the phase 1 lockdown.

Joint Press Release from BCAM and BAMAN

11 October 2024
The British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) and the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) are saddened by the recent death of Alice Webb following a liquid Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. As two of the foremost associations which represent statutory registered nurses, doctors and dentists who work in...

Temporomandibular disorders – a surgeon’s view

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The temporomandibular joint is unique, in that it has a fibrocartilaginous intra-articular disc and has a ginglyomo-arthrodial action. The disc is designed to allow for the gliding movement down the posterior slope of the articular eminence with little, if any,...

Comment in response to Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 15 Apr 2016

26 April 2016
We have what is called a third table list....small cases under local or regional anesthesia...there was an 8 yr old girl with a diffuse, non pinchable swelling in the chin area. After confirming it was not vascular, we decided for...