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From female genital mutilation to female genital reconstruction

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The demand for reconstruction of mutilated female genitalia is increasing in Europe due to the empowerment of immigrant and naturalised women from Africa. Their wish for reconstruction is more than a matter of surgery, as these women still have to...

Can 3D facial imaging improve patient management in disfiguring eye disease?

1 August 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Imaging, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Fight for Sight is the leading UK charity funder of eye research. Since the 2013 Sight Loss and Vision Priority Setting Partnership we have encouraged our researchers to work on priorities jointly identified by people affected by sight loss and...

The role of maxillomandibular advancement surgery in obstructive sleep apnoea

1 August 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Facial surgery for the correction of acquired or developmental skeletal and occlusal abnormalities has been practised within the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) for several decades. OMFS surgeons have an understanding of the influence of skeletal movements on...

How I Do It - Peri-orbital rejuvenation using HA fillers

1 April 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The peri-orbital region is the first to show signs of ageing due to thin skin and changes in texture, colour and volume. This can make the eyes look tired or sunken which can have a negative impact on the global...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 23a) – forensic snoring

21 April 2022 |
If a person is snoring that means they are breathing. If they are breathing and their skin is of a normal colour does that not suggest that they are oxygenating the tissues?

Ultrasound use in non-surgical, aesthetic medicine clinics

3 October 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The use of ultrasound in hospital settings is widespread, however, while the use in aesthetic clinics is in its infancy, it’s steadily increasing [1]. This rise in popularity is a result of an increased desire for safety and accuracy of...

Stem cells in reconstructive surgery: a bright but cautious future

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Regenerative medicine using stem cell technology is slowly becoming a reality in routine clinical practice especially in the field of tissue regeneration [1]. It is therefore not surprising that stem cell technology is starting to be of interest in reconstructive...

The Linear Bolus Technique and other practical tips for the advanced use of non-traumatic cannulas in aesthetic medicine

1 December 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dentistry
Some eight years ago, I read about non-traumatic cannulas in the brochure of a French medical supplies company. I was fascinated by the elegance of these instruments, as they respect the integrity of the tissues by not cutting through them....

Support groups for hidradenitis suppurativa

1 October 2015 | | PMFA - Dermatology
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory condition characterised by painful inflamed nodules in the apocrine regions of the body. It follows a chronic relapsing clinical course and is a very difficult condition to treat. It has an estimated prevalence of...

The role of the maxillo-facial surgeon in the management of skull base malignancy

1 June 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Whilst ablative surgery remains the principal treatment option for head and neck malignancy, the skull base is the last frontier. The complex anatomy, supreme functionality of the brain, and varied pathology provokes many a detailed discussion in the multidisciplinary team...

How I Do It - Treating the ageing neck with Ellevate™ plus

15 January 2020 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Online exclusive articles
The ageing and sagging neck cannot always be successfully corrected using standard facelift techniques, even those that include extensive SMAS lift [1]. Adjuncts to treatment can include liposuction, radiofrequency or similar skin tightening procedures, open or closed platysmaplasty, extensive SMAS...

How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: Pulsed-dye laser

1 August 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease worldwide and inflammatory acne has significant psychological impact with potential for long-term emotional and physical sequelae [1]. Energy based treatments are useful both as adjuncts to traditional therapies and particularly for patients...