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Acid attacks: part 1
In the first of a two-part series, Andrew Burd takes us through the background to the development of his protocol for the acute management of chemical assault burns (see Part 2 here). I have maintained a long-term interest in how...
Facial reconstruction with polyethylene implants
Planning reconstructive surgery for complex craniofacial defects challenges even the most experienced of surgeons. In most cases surgery is undertaken to improve anatomical functioning. However, the anatomical structure of these regions is also critical to facial aesthetics and patient satisfaction...
Factors which predict the utilisation of plastic dressing clinics in paediatric burns
This paper seeks to identify which factors impact on the re-attendance rates at a paediatric outpatient service following a burn. A retrospective review of patients admitted to a single paediatric burns unit (Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh) over a...In conversation with Henry Chan
We spoke with Dr Henry Chan, President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), about his career and the society’s plans for this year. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the...The importance of skin preparation
With both aesthetic procedures and antibiotic resistance on the rise, good skin disinfection to reduce the risk of infection is more vital than ever. Anna Baker takes us through the evidence behind commonly used skin preparation formulations for aesthetic injectable...
Essentials of Plastic Surgery: Q&A Companion
This excellent second edition of Q&A Companion of the very well-established Essentials of Plastic Surgery by Dr Jeffrey Janis provides a complete and detailed overview of the entire plastic surgery syllabus. All material is up-to-date and has been written as...Botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatment for facial deformity: an analysis of patient satisfaction
Dermal fillers and botulinum toxin are being increasingly used to treat facial deformities but are patients satisfied with the results? Facial deformity can result in low confidence and self-esteem amongst patients due to cosmetic and functional difficulties [1]. There is...How I Do It - Buttock augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers
There has been a notable increase in the popularity of body procedures over the years. The advancement in non-surgical body treatments has made it convenient for people to get the body they desire without having to deal with downtime or...NHS must accept its responsibility for facial palsy patients
Patients with facial palsy report huge social and psychological impacts of living with the condition which is poorly understood by many health professionals. This is compounded by the struggle to get an appropriate specialist referral when recovery from facial palsy...ABG Lab takes Mesotherapy to pioneering new levels with innovative skin rejuvenation treatments
A US company, developer, and creator of innovative technologies for aesthetic medicine, anti-aging therapy, and skin rehabilitation, has taken Mesotherapy, the minimally invasive injection treatment, to pioneering new levels, by developing a range of intradermal injectables for the cellular renewal of skin, aesthetic facial remodeling and hair loss.An interview with Mr Miles Berry, Consultant Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
Mr Miles Berry has been working as a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery for the last 15 years. As well as spending nearly four years in Manchester as a Specialist Registrar, Mr Berry was Locum Consultant at the eminent...
