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An epidemic of lower limb gunshot injuries

18 June 2020 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact upon us all, the author, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, provides a thought-provoking account of a different type of epidemic that is having devastating consequences. The Oxford English Dictionary defines an epidemic as “a...

Focus: Opinions on regulation

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Dalvi Humzah Regulation in the aesthetics industry In this issue we have invited commentaries on regulation within aesthetics, in particular the voluntary register set up by the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). Many medical practitioners are concerned regarding the...

UK allergy crisis: deploy the ‘LIMED’ mnemonic

1 October 2019 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In response to the revelation that allergies now cost the NHS approximately £900 million pounds per year, Professor Frame and colleagues in Chelmsford explain why the mnemonic ‘LIED’ needs to be updated.

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 5) - Who is the Judge?

4 November 2021 |
I wonder what Vanessa is thinking right now. If she can even think. A torrent of images, regrets, what ifs. The onslaught must be so great, no wonder the normal response is for the mind and the body to shut down? Depression.

How I Do It - Treatment of pigmentation and melasma

6 April 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Uneven tone and pigmentation disorders are frequent problems that motivate patients to seek help. The gold standard for treating the majority of these hyperpigmentation changes is the use of a picosecond laser, as the effect is predominantly photomechanical and photochemical,...

How I Do It - Treating skin flaccidity with the Fotona V-SMOOTH protocol

7 December 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Unwanted fat, cellulite and flaccidity are three of the top reasons for consultation in aesthetic medicine in relation to body contouring. After the age of 30, the production of collagen and elastin decreases, so our skin starts to loose firmness...

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...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 15 Apr 2016

15 April 2016 |
This is a personal blog. The theme is ‘perceptions and deceptions’ related to professional practice. There is a lifetime of blogging in this theme, but let me move on. Consider that fabulous bit of TV drama where HBO were setting...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 3)

14 June 2021 |
14 June 2021 is the day in the Chinese calendar to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. These local holidays are a reminder of the deep cultural heritage enjoyed by the Chinese people.

Burnout: is this just a pandemic phenomenon?

1 June 2022 |
The phrase ‘burnout’ is often heard, but what is it, and what are the early warning signs? Importantly, how can it be prevented or managed? Over the last few years, health professional wellbeing, mental health, and burnout have come to...

A picture is worth a thousand words… communicating with your patients more effectively

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery, PMFA - Imaging, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
Communicating information effectively with patients is essential yet often challenging. Plastic Surgeon Gavin Miller takes us through his approach to using online resources to make the process as effective as possible. Getting ideas across to other people isn’t always easy,...

Cleft lip and palate care in low resource countries

2 December 2019 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The author explains why the traditional ‘humanitarian mission’ style of charity work needs to change and how the charity CLEFT is making an impact. It is estimated that between 150,000 and 250,000 babies are born each year worldwide with clefts...