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In conversation with Dr Hema Sundaram

16 January 2020 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to chat to world-renowned Dr Hema Sundaram about her fascinating career in dermatology and how plans for SEASON 2020 are going. You are internationally recognised in the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery – can you tell...

In conversation with Naveen Cavale

26 June 2020 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Naveen Cavale, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and President of the RSM Section of Plastic Surgery. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of plastic surgery? A bit...

In conversation with Dr Benjamin Ascher (2019)

1 January 2019 | | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The PMFA Journal was delighted to chat to internationally renowned plastic surgeon Dr Benjamin Ascher for his thoughts on training and changes to the world of aesthetics. Dr Benjamin Ascher How have things changed since you first started working in...

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...
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The Art of Aesthetic Surgery, Principles and Techniques, Third Edition

4 March 2021 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
General review Immediately you sense a class act as the transparent cellophane membrane surrounding the book, beautifully adorned by the ‘Three Graces’ painting, is removed and the non-slip textured feel of the hard cover is exposed. This surface prevents the...

Treatment of chrono and photoageing with combined light sources

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin ageing depends on various intrinsic (chronological) and extrinsic (ambiental) factors: chrono and photoageing changes include wrinkles, abnormal pigmentation, skin laxity and telangiectasia. The Nordlys™ system is a multi-platform device that incorporates dual-filtering Selective Waveband Technology (SWT®) and two fractional,...

Cord lining mesenchymal stem cell exosomal proteins and their effects on hair follicles

4 December 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Umbilical cord lining (UCL) mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) produce proteins and growth factors that, when packaged into exosomes in fixed proportions, can stimulate repair and regeneration in recipient cells. The pleiotropic properties of UCL-MSC have been shown to be effective...

Safety and risks of local anaesthesia and regional blocks in plastic surgery

18 February 2021 | | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The current COVID-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented risks associated with intubation and general anaesthesia with the potential transmission of a novel and potentially fatal airborne disease. Local anaesthesia, when used appropriately, can provide safe and effective analgesia without the risks...

Immediate versus delayed post mastectomy breast reconstruction

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The authors review and analyse the current literature comparing the psychosocial outcomes of immediate versus delayed post mastectomy breast reconstruction. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and has a lifetime incidence of one in nine. Mastectomy may...

From PIP to DC-CIK to the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: a medico-political minefield

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) was a French company that manufactured silicone breast implants that were surgically implanted mainly for cosmetic breast augmentation. Of note, ‘cosmetic’ is used in the strict sense of the word meaning false and artificial and does...

OAEE UPDATE - Urgent Call for Surgical Supplies in Ukraine

24 March 2022
UK professionals have called for aid in sending surgical equipment to Ukraine during Russian invasion.

Plastic surgery and safety issues: a patient perspective

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Patient safety in the unregulated world of cosmetic plastic surgery is now an extremely serious global issue. The media is always ready to sensationalise disasters but what can be done to prevent them? One key issue is the concept of...