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Nanocrystalline silver compared to alternative silver delivery systems in the management of burns

1 December 2017 | | General Plastic Surgery | Burns, Meta-analysis, Nanocrystalline silver, Silver delivery systems, Systematic review
With the rapid pace of new medical products being developed and marketed, it can be difficult to identify which product will provide most benefit to our patients. It is essential to have good evidence to allow us to make the...

Malar mounds and festoons

1 April 2014 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastics | blepharoplasty, facelift, festoons, malar edema, malar mounds, oculoplastics, periorbital rejuvenation
Periorbital rejuvenation and blepharoplasty, in particular, are very common procedures nowadays in aesthetic practice. More than 153,000 blepharoplasty procedures were peformed in the USA during 2012. Blepharoplasty can sometimes be a very challenging surgery, especially if the patient presents with...

Bleach peeling for melasma

1 July 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Melasma, Skin pigmentation, Skin, Melanin, Dermatology
Identifying and treating melasma is a continued challenge in aesthetic practice and the dermatologist author shares an insightful piece outlining some of the treatment options for topical bleach peel depigmenting approaches. A brief summary of current literature findings are explored...

Laser safety – do you think you are safe?

1 October 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
The author explains the importance of proper qualifications and training to ensure both patients and practitioners are protected. Safety concerns For those working with lasers, safety must be everyone’s concern. We should all be checking equipment and safety glasses routinely,...

Nurse Practitioner joins Teoxane UK as product specialist for South Wales & the Southwest

11 July 2024 | Recruitment & Personnel
Leading global dermal filler and dermocosmetics brand Teoxane has announced the appointment of experienced Nurse Practitioner Rachael Grey-Smart as Product Specialist for South Wales & the Southwest.

In conversation with Dr Benjamin Ascher (2019)

1 January 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
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...

How I Do It - Congenital midline cervical cleft excision and reconstruction

29 June 2023 | | General Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery
Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is an extremely rare malformation comprising: a cranial soft tissue protuberance and a caudal blind-ending sinus connected by a vertical defect of absent or atrophic skin with an underlying subcutaneous fibrous cord that can extend...

Post-truth bogus science: Cosmetic surgical research concerns support the need for research integrity watchdog in Australia

17 April 2024 | | General Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The post-truth phenomenon has become a worldwide problem. The absence of a research integrity watchdog in Australia is causing related concern in aesthetic surgery, with the risk of research misconduct being allowed to prosper and benefit vested commercial interests. We...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 26 May 2016

26 May 2016 |
It is only human nature to let emotional elements affect a personal perspective. When I saw pictures of Jeremy saying “Victory” I posted a comment on the Junior Doctors contract forum saying that I thought a non-negotiable part of the...

Prednisolone and/or acyclovir for Bell’s palsy

1 June 2022 |
Facial nerve paralysis as a consequence of Bell’s palsy can result in devastating long‑term effects on a patient’s appearance. What is the best medical treatment for this condition? Stuart Burrows provides his appraisal of this landmark paper from the New...

How I Do It - Treating acne and acne scarring in all skin types

30 March 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
I use the Aerolase Neo Elite, which is a 650 microsecond, 1064 NdYag laser, to treat inflammatory acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory erythema, and rolling acne scars in skin types I-VI. This laser has revolutionised the way I treat acne in...

How I Do It - Body contouring surgery using the body-jet

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery
When the body-jet was first demonstrated to me in 2005, it was as a means to remove fat. It is now an integral part of my body contouring practice, and removing fat is only half the story. My own view...