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Combination treatment of acne and pigmentation disorders

3 April 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Regenerative aesthetic medicine aims to restore both the function and the structure of an ageing skin. Patients are looking for safe and subtle treatments to refresh their appearances without structural alteration or downtime. Aesthetics are often included in the management...

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

15 June 2016 |
It is recorded that Dr James Hwang arrived at 15:40 and commenced cardiac massage. I wonder why? Of course, the ‘non-essential equipment’ included a cardiac monitor. So no help there. Palpating a pulse in a patient who is convulsing (still)...

Edinburgh cosmetic doctor fundraises for local NHS workers

9 April 2020
Regular contributor to The PMFA Journal, Dr Nestor Demosthenous, has created a JustGiving page to generate support for Edinburgh and Lothians' healthcare workers currently at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.

In Your Face: the hidden history of plastic surgery and why looks matter

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
In a time when there is growing concern with problems associated with plastic surgery, this book is a pleasure to read. It presents a balanced and personal account of facial plastic surgery written in an erudite manner by a leading...

Booster accelerates EU-funded projects results to create tangible impact

2 December 2024 | EU-funded research, Dissemination, Exploitation, Commercialisation, Research exploitation, Horizon Europe programme, Impact, Research & Innovation, DG RTD
META Group is proud to announce that Booster has been renewed for another four years, with additional and customised services. Funded by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and led by META Group, Booster offers a...

AI facial filters have the ability to change who we find attractive

11 February 2025 | AI, technology, dermatology, society, trends, general interest
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we...

In conversation with Dr Ibrahim Galadari

19 December 2018 | | PMFA - Dermatology
You are internationally recognised in the world of dermatology – what led you to into this field? Many doctors think about different specialties when they graduate from medical school. For myself, it was actually already my hobby to look at...

Raising the bar for safer cosmetic surgery in the UK – part 2

1 October 2018 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In the second of a two-part article (see Part 1 here) Professor James Frame, from the Anglia Ruskin University, gives us his opinion on what needs to be done to improve cosmetic surgery and patient safety in the UK. Medical...

The impact of 21st century stressors and lifestyle factors on skin ageing

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Skin appearance and health play a significant role in everyone’s life and confidence, particularly in today’s 21st century lifestyle and the associated stressors promoting skin ageing. The skin is a dynamic organ, showing apparent signs of ageing and damage, which...

Management of ruptured breast implants

26 March 2024 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Breast Surgery
Breast augmentation is a widely sought-after cosmetic procedure and has empowered individuals seeking aesthetic enhancement or reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer. Amid its popularity, the occurrence of implant rupture stands as a critical concern, impacting both physical wellbeing and...

Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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The impact of COVID-19 on aesthetic plastic surgery in the UK: a survey of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

3 October 2023 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Introduction Devastating pandemics have occurred throughout human history, including the Antonine Plague (AD 165-180), the Justinian Plague (AD 514-549), the Black Death (AD 1347-1351) and the Spanish Flu (AD 1918-1919). The COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China in December 2019,...