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In conversation with Dr Benjamin Ascher (2019)

1 January 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
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...

Continuing personal development

19 November 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery, PMFA - Imaging, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
“It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in...

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

17 April 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
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...

The new era of advanced AI-powered aesthetics

4 December 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
“AI is the most powerful technology force of our time.” Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO. The 101 on AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to redefine our social, economic and healthcare infrastructure. Artificial intelligence represents machine learning designed to be intuitive...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 15 June 2016

15 June 2016 |
It is recorded that Dr James Hwang arrived at 15:40 and commenced cardiac massage. I wonder why? Of course, the ‘non-essential equipment’ included a cardiac monitor. So no help there. Palpating a pulse in a patient who is convulsing (still)...

Edinburgh cosmetic doctor fundraises for local NHS workers

9 April 2020
Regular contributor to The PMFA Journal, Dr Nestor Demosthenous, has created a JustGiving page to generate support for Edinburgh and Lothians' healthcare workers currently at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.

In conversation with Dr Michael H Gold (2018)

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The PMFA Journal team were delighted to chat to Dr Michael H Gold, President of the 9th 5CC Congress, about this year’s meeting. Dr Michael H Gold. What is the theme or focus of the 2018 congress? The 5CC meeting...

Building sustainable global partnerships – the BFIRST perspective on future-proofing global plastic surgery

3 June 2024 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The British Foundation for International Surgery and Training (BFIRST) marks their 10-year anniversary this year as an organisation. As the international outreach arm of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), BFIRST focuses on supporting surgeons in...

In conversation with Miriam Martinez Callejas: an insight into compounding

18 July 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
In this conversation Miriam Martinez Callejas, a pharmacist and founder of Roseway Labs, chats to PMFA Editor, Andrew Burd, about the intricacies of compounding pharmaceuticals and how it can support both practitioners and patients. Miriam Martinez Callejas, Superintendent Pharmacist and...

A message from the editors of The PMFA Journal

24 March 2020 |
Over the last few weeks we have all been learning new vocabulary: “self-isolation, social distancing, flattening the curve” are some that we will all have to come to terms with and as a society everyone will have to actively take...

BCAM Announces Presidential Handover: Catherine Fairris steps down, Sophie Shotter appointed President

5 September 2025 | appointments, aesthetic medicine, conferences, socieities
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) is proud to announce a change in leadership as Dr Catherine Fairris hands over the Presidency to Dr Sophie Shotter, effective 1 September 2025. Dr Fairris has led BCAM with distinction, bringing passion,...

AMWC 2023

30 March 2023 -1 April 2023
AMWC is one of the world’s leading aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine congresses, welcoming 14,000 participants and 300 prominent speakers from over 120 countries. Held under the supervision of the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS), the advanced and highly interactive programme covers...