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The importance of continuing professional development in rhinoplasty

1 February 2018 | | Rhinoplasty
The PMFA Journal team invited two world-renowned rhinoplasty surgeons to reflect on the importance of life-long learning in their chosen specialty. The vital role of continuous surgical training in rhinoplasty By Pietro Palma Rhinoplasty can be a most rewarding operation...

Recent developments in facelift surgery

3 October 2023 | | Facial Plastic Surgery
Early facelifting procedures were documented in the 1900s, where skin undermining with excess skin excision along the hairline was performed. The 1970s witnessed a major change with an upsurge in public interest in facelift surgery, which led to innovative changes...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 1)

31 May 2021 |
On the 8 December 2020, Justice Judianna Barnes sentenced Dr Mak Wan-ling to three and a half years in prison. The charge for which she was found guilty was gross negligence manslaughter (GNM). She had injected a contaminated blood sample into a patient and the patient had died. The conviction was fundamentally flawed.

How I Do It - Non-surgical approach to facial ptosis – the PDO barbed absorbable thread 5-point facelift

1 June 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads summary: Colourless, crystalline, biodegradable synthetic polymer Monofilament Biodegradation by hydrolysis Mainly urine excretion Absorption rate 180 days Breaking strength 53% at 42 days Long established safety record in general surgery as a suture material (PDS II Ethicon)...

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

15 January 2020 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, 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...

Business recovery and relaunch: how to grow your patient base in the new economy

7 October 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, COVID-19 - The PMFA Journal
As the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt, many aesthetic practitioners are facing an uncertain future. In this invaluable article Pam Underdown provides expert advice on how to survive and grow stronger than ever. The global...

Face Eyes Nose 2014

15 May 2014 |
Non-surgical facial aesthetics symposium The non-surgical facial aesthetics symposium provided a stimulating and interesting programme, comprised of a faculty of expert consultant plastic surgeons & cosmetic doctors. The course director, Mr Rana Das Gupta commenced the day and introduced the...

How I Do It - Lip augmentation: new rejuvenation with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser

5 August 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Lip augmentation has become progressively popular in recent years, reflecting cultural trends in youth and beauty. Research suggests that the ‘ideal lip’ should have the following characteristics: fullness and volume, correct balance between the upper and lower lips, and a...

Bridging Innovation and Excellence at Dubai Derma 2024

18 January 2024 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma) is set to continue its evolution in showcasing a seamless continuum of groundbreaking advancements on March 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.

Correction of skin hyperpigmentation by chemical exfoliation

14 June 2024 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
The patient, a 46-year-old female, arrived at the clinic reporting a hyperpigmentation issue and actinic ageing of the skin of the entire body, but with greater discomfort in the skin on her back. The patient asked for a consultation and...

Business administration for aesthetic practitioners – why be managed when you can manage?

1 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Do you know what the difference is between a profit and loss account or a balance sheet? Have you wondered how you will market your practice? What can you do to drive your team to success? These are just some...

Virtual learning post lockdown

10 July 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, COVID-19 - The PMFA Journal, Breast Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Imaging, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oculoplastics, Rhinoplasty, Skull Base Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The rapid onset and intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic has required some radical changes in most areas of our professional lives, including a chance to update traditional approaches to learning. Virtual learning is the use of remote video conferencing software,...