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Obituary: Michael Felix Freshwater, MD 1948-2016

17 October 2016 |
Revelation By Robert Frost (my favourite American Poet) WE make ourselves a place apartBehind light words that tease and flout,But oh, the agitated heartTill someone find us really out. ‘Tis pity if the case require(Or so we say) that in...

Evidence based review of management for common head and neck cancers

1 April 2014 | | Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery
As part of the PRS evidence based review series, this well written review summarises the up-to-date knowledge regarding the surgical and non-surgical management of the common facial skin cancers. The review is limited to BCC, SCC, MM and Merkel Cell...

Real-world use of telemedicine – a picture is worth a thousand words

1 December 2017 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Imaging, Rhinoplasty, Oculoplastics
Recent advances in mobile phone camera technology and app software design have allowed photos of patients and their wounds to be sent from any smartphone to a secure NHS database, which can then be accessed by the relevant clinician with...

Stratifying preoperative risk in revision augmentation: the six Cs

1 February 2016 | | Breast Surgery
Breast augmentation is the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the UK [1], and with an increasing number of providers, plastic surgeons are managing revisions without information pertaining to the original procedure. Anticipating the features of successive generations of...

Preservation rhinoplasty

2 December 2019 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Hump reduction and osteotomies to close the open roof, or lowering the whole nasal dorsum? Charles East explains how preservation techniques can improve outcomes by maintaining the integral structures of the nose. What is preservation rhinoplasty? The origins of reduction...

An update from SIME

28 February 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Since its founding in 1975 SIME (the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine) has always set goals revolving around research, study and the acquisition of knowledge in regards to aesthetic medicine. This includes ensuring the sharing of information with its members,...

In conversation with Henry Delmar

11 January 2021 | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Henry Delmar, esteemed Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeon and founding member of the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of plastic surgery and...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 11) – Misinformed assent

14 January 2022 |
I wonder how fast time goes in prison? 2022.This was Vanessa’s first New Year in prison. Dr Mak’s second. Two female doctors, both in their thirties. Dr Mak graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Dr Kwan, Vanessa, from Hong Kong University (HKU). Both are now incarcerated on the basis of myths. It is a disgrace.

Cellulite therapy in 2022 – new treatment options making grades for the new year

30 March 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
World-renowned dermatologist Michael H Gold introduces two of the newest FDA-approved modalities for the treatment of the common skin condition cellulite. Cellulite is one of the most common skin concerns for women. It is estimated that between 80-98% of women...

Facial veins – diagnosis and treatment options

1 December 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastics, CPD - The PMFA Journal
Facial veins can be treated with a wide range of aesthetic and surgical procedures. Victoria Smith and Professor Mark Whiteley, both experts in the area, provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and the different treatment options available. Patients with unwanted...

Rhinoplasty for cleft nose deformity

5 August 2020 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, CPD - The PMFA Journal
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. Modern cleft lip and palate repairs produce excellent functional and aesthetic results...

Lipoedema awareness – the current state of play

5 September 2023 | | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Why do we need awareness? Around 40% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Yet, within that 40% statistic, is a sub-set of women for whom that is not the full story. They suffer from a condition called...