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Reconstruction with scapular tip

1 February 2017 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Post ablative defects in the maxilla can be extremely complex, involve all three dimensions and result in significant morbidity. Rehabilitation is fraught with difficulties, and a number of options are available, including an obturator or surgical reconstruction with a free...

Mastering the art of lip rejuvenation

2 April 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author presents a sound overview of some of the most prevalent non-surgical techniques used for lip rejuvenation, capturing the challenges in treating a complex anatomical region, as well as the attention required to the surrounding areas; nasolabial region and...

Diced cartilage grafts in rhinoplasty

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Rhinoplasty
This article reviews the author’s current techniques and applications of diced cartilage grafts (DCG) in rhinoplasty surgery. Dr Daniel is a renowned rhinoplasty surgeon and he describes the technique that he has been using for more than 30 years. In...

A survey of American plastic surgeons of fat grafting to the breast

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery
The authors present results of a survey of the use of fat grafting by American plastic surgeons in order to benchmark current practices in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures to the breast. A survey was sent electronically to 2584 members...

In 2025, Adoderm proudly marks 20 years of excellence in the field of aesthetic medicine.

17 January 2025 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Research & Development
In 2025, Adoderm proudly marks 20 years of excellence in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Modified temporalis muscle transfer for facial palsy

2 April 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Use of the temporalis muscle to mitigate the deformities of facial palsy is an accepted technique, but getting the temporalis muscle into the correct position, with the correct tension, is difficult but essential if the operation is to be successful....

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 23b) – Timelines

9 May 2022 |
Timelines are very important but how reliable are they? Of course, it depends on the source(s) of the data on which they are based.

An open letter to young plastic surgeons (from an old UK plastic surgeon)

1 October 2015 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
You are in a specialty that is second to none – you can use your skills to improve the quality of life of your patients, whether they have cancer, congenital abnormalities or damage caused by trauma. Most (90%) plastic surgery...

Preferred upper / lower lip ratio and perception of naturally looking lips, a study across generations and genders

2 February 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Introduction ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’. Although it sounds true, most often some beauty patterns or preferences can be innate or intuitive [1]. When it comes to the ideal lips, how much of their features can be...

Acid attacks: part 2

1 October 2019 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The PMFA Journal Editor Andrew Burd continues with his exploration of the optimum treatment protocol for managing the devastating injuries wrought by acid attacks (see Part 1 here). In part one of this series I outlined the evolution of my...

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...

Topical phenytoin effect on pressure ulcers healing: A literature review of the evidence

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - General
A pressure ulcer (PU) is a localised injury to the skin and / or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, because of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear (EPUAP/ NPUAP 2009/PPPPIA 2014). Bennett et al. [1] claimed total...