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Patient-Specific Hybrid Rhinoplasty

1 February 2014 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty has changed considerably over the past one hundred years, not only in terms of the surgical techniques used, but also in the outcome desired by patients. There are now a large number of surgical techniques used which deal with...

An overview of chemical peel formulations

7 October 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Oculoplastics, Facial Plastic 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. Chemical peels continue to be one of the most popular aesthetic treatments....

Systematic review of PUC compared with textured silicone implants

16 June 2016 | | Breast Surgery | Breast implants, Mammaplasty, Morbidity, Polyurethanes, Review, Silicone gels
Poly-urethane coated (PUC) implants have recently been back in the spotlight following the halt on Silimed implant use in Europe and this review is timely in assessing the perceived benefits of these prostheses. This review was adherent to the PRISMA...

Topical and systemic interventions for the treatment of rosacea

16 June 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Rosacea, Inflammation, Skin, Dermatology, Assessment, Diagnosis
The author provides current statistical information on the incidence of rosacea and ambiguity surrounding the aetiology of the common, yet complex condition. The paper reinforces the importance of providing symptom specific treatments, as well as the key position of aesthetic...

Management of the eye in facial paralysis

16 June 2016 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastics | Ectropion, Eyelid reanimation, Facial palsy, Facial paralysis, Lagophthalmos, Lower eyelid tightening, Upper eyelid loading, Upper eyelid weight
Ocular prevention is the first and foremost priority in the management of the patient with facial paralysis. John J Chi presents a review on the management of the upper and lower eyelid in cases of the paralysed face. In the...

The role of botulinum toxin in vasospastic disorders of the hand

6 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Hand and Wrist Surgery | Botox, Botulinum toxin, Ischemia, Pain, Raynaud, Vasodilation, Vasospasm
We were interested to read the review article by Dr Neumeister titled, The Role of Botulinum Toxin in Vasospastic Disorders of the Hand. The paper provided a thorough summary of Raynaud phenomenon, including the history of the disorder, associated conditions,...

Patient-related outcomes in rhinoplasty surgery

6 April 2016 | | Rhinoplasty
This paper centres on defining and providing a patient-related outcome tool in rhinoplasty surgery. There are currently no validated tools specifically for cosmetic alteration of the nose alone. The authors devised specific scales within the FACE-Q framework to specifically assess...

Facelifting after radiotherapy for head and neck tumours

6 April 2016 | | Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
This paper sought to determine whether facelifting in patients with prior radiotherapy for head and neck cancer was safe. This study focuses on a small sample of 16 patients matched to controls who were retrospectively assessed for major surgical morbidity....

VIVACY Academy is a free learning platform

11 May 2023 | Research & Development
VIVACY Academy is a free learning platform is dedicated to medical professionals interested in...

How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: LED therapy

1 August 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
The complexity of acne stems both from its pathogenesis that involves a series of events, including follicular hyperconification, increased sebum production, colonisation of Propionibacterium (P) acnes, and inflammation [1] and its range of symptoms that are unique to each individual....

How I Do It - Otoplasty: Anterior scoring technique

1 February 2017 | | Facial Plastic Surgery
Standard intraoperative preparation and draping is carried out. The ear is folded back and the intended antihelix (antihelical fold) is marked (Figure 1). Tattooing of the new antihelix, using a blue needle and ink, is done. It is inserted through...

How I Do It - Combination treatment of acne vulgaris

1 August 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is a common, globally recognised, chronic condition. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, acne vulgaris affects approximately 85% of young adults aged 12-25 years [1]. Acne vulgaris is a disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit (PSU)...