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Semi dynamic reconstruction of the lower lip

2 April 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The main goal of reconstructive surgery for facial paralysis is the restoration of smiling and function of eye closure. The deformity of the lower lip in paralysis is ptosis of the corner of the mouth, eversion of the vermillion and...

Traumatic split earlobe repair using double triangular skin flaps

5 August 2014 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Split earlobes are a common secondary deformity of the ear. Numerous techniques have been described to repair a traumatic split earlobe and break the linear scar. However, most of the techniques require elevation of additional flaps from normal surrounding tissue...

Oncological and functional outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer

10 February 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Due to the fact that conventional surgery is technically demanding and involves significant morbidity, transoral procedures are becoming increasingly popular. In this prospective study the authors analysed the oncological and functional results of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to find out...

Outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer

1 February 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Due to the fact that conventional surgery is technically demanding and involves significant morbidity, transoral procedures are becoming increasingly popular. In this prospective study the authors analysed the oncological and functional results of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to find out...

Medial conjunctivoplasty for epiphora associated with conjunctivochalasis

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Oculoplastic
The authors describe a retrospective review of 18 patients (25 eyes) who underwent medial conjunctivoplasty for epiphora between 2000 and 2012. In all cases, the epiphora was felt to be predominantly due to the mechanical disruption of normal tear flow...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 8 Apr 2016

8 April 2016 |
I want to post a question on the FB Group supporting the Junior Doctors over their David and Goliath fight with a juggernaut of blind, self-deceiving or just ignorant, elected members of Parliament. I should say that I am not...

The injectable buttock procedure

11 November 2020 |
Gluteal contouring has become an extremely popular procedure led by celebrity images and patient requests.

Treatment of facial subcutaneous fibrosis with hyaluronic acid

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - CPD
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and chronic connective tissue disease (CTD)...

The AMWC 2024 awards

27 March 2024 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Recognising innovation and excellence in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine, this prestigious competition rewards the best physicians and companies in the global medical aesthetic market.The winners were announced yesterday at the AMWC Congress in Monaco. The PMFA Journal team would like...

‘Split’ earlobe repair

31 March 2023 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Surgical repair of the earlobe is an increasingly sought-after procedure for patients of all ages. The most common reason for those wanting definitive surgical repair of their earlobe deformity is due to a ‘split’ or elongated earlobe piercing. The resultant...

Debate: cannulas vs. needles - Needles

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
It is generally agreed that the choice of cannula or needle is site and material dependent, but the injector‘s comfort and skill in creating a desired aesthetic result is also important. The two most important considerations are the aesthetic outcome...

A Reaction to the ‘Keogh Report’

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In April 2013, the British Government’s report on regulation and safety issues in the cosmetic surgery sector was produced, authored by NHS Medical Director Prof Sir Bruce Keogh. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Association of...