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Revirgination is not the same as hymenoplasty

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The operation called hymenoplasty is requested by women all over the world before marriage if they have engaged in premarital sex. They think that by undertaking the procedure of hymenoplasty they will regain their lost virginity, a theory that is...

VITASPARK - a career counselling service with a difference!

7 November 2023 | Research & Development
Focusing on the needs of today’s surgical trainees, Vitaspark has been created and curated by Aishan Patil, a Scottish surgical SpR, and colleagues.

3-DAY IMEC 2023 Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Slovakia.

7 November 2023 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
Prof. Firas Al-Niaimi presented at the 3-DAY IMEC 2023 Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Slovakia in Pezinok Castle on the 12-14 October.

Skinpresso: At-Home Skin Regeneration

17 June 2025 | Research & Development
Skinpresso: At-Home Skin Regeneration Powered by Dermatological Science Skinpressois a professional-grade, luxury skincare device designed for home use. It activates the skin’s natural regeneration processes and enhances cellular communication, stimulating collagen and elastin production for visibly healthier skin. This is...

Candela Academy: A Hub for Aesthetic Innovation and Learning

15 September 2025
Candela Academy 2025 brought together over 300 aesthetic professionals in the stunning city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, for a three-day celebration of knowledge, innovation, and community in aesthetics. Designed as one of the premier educational events in the field, the Academy...

Prostaglandin associated periorbitopathy presenting as unilateral orbital fat prolapse

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Case Report A 65-year-old gentleman with bilateral primary open angle glaucoma presented to an oculoplastic surgeon following referral from their glaucoma specialist. Following recent right eye glaucoma surgery, the patient had noticed right under eye swelling and had confronted the...

Hormones, ageing and skinspan

6 August 2024 | | PMFA - Dermatology
Skinspan refers to the years of life during which skin remains healthy, youthful and attractive and is influenced by genetic, metabolic and lifestyle factors. While ultraviolet (UV) exposure is a potent environmental driver of skin ageing, our hormones play a...

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

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - General
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...

How I Do It - Dorsal hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers: anatomical knowledge is essential

1 December 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
A youthful dorsal hand is characterised by a supple, smooth skin texture and contour, with minimal prominence of the dorsal veins. Over time, extrinsic (e.g. sun damage and smoking) and intrinsic (bone remodelling and soft tissue volume changes owing to...

How I Do It - Otoplasty

1 February 2017 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Otoplasty techniques to correct ear prominence can be broadly divided in two categories. Suturing techniques and scoring or weakening techniques. Suturing is the approach we prefer, due to more predictable results and less occurrence of non-correctable complications. Suturing techniques involve...

How I Do It - The original Blue Peel

1 August 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The original Blue Peel is a highly controlled, trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-based device procedure, which was created to augment the results achieved with the Obagi Nu-Derm® skin health transformation system. The peel process, including the preparation of skin, application, as well...

How I Do It - Skin tightening: Profound

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Areas of skin laxity are a concern to many patients. A decline in collagen and elastin production arising from chronological or environmental ageing often presents as sagging skin on the face, neck or body, and patients frequently enquire about availability...