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Cleft surgery: outreach not over-reach - You can’t save the world, but you might improve it a little
Cleft lip and palate surgery is a life changing event. In many regards the surgery itself is relatively straightforward without major physiological consequences and the opportunity of making an impact for little risk is highly attractive. Medical missions offer the...Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 18 August 2016
18 August 2016
| Andrew Burd (Prof Rtrd.)
I am back in the UK for a sabbatical and taking stock of all the changes since I left in 1999. An HK versus UK comparison becomes even more fascinating when looking at information sources ‘on the ground’. Social networking...
Follow-up interview with Mr Miles Berry Consultant Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
The editor’s clarification Andrew Burd: Miles, many thanks indeed for giving the interview that appeared in the first issue of PMFA News (see PMFA News 1(1):24). I read this with great interest as some very topical and sensitive issues were...In conversation with Nora Nugent
11 December 2024
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PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
We were honoured to chat to Nora Nugent, leading Plastic Surgeon and current President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Nora Nugent. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of...
In conversation with Dr Suzan Obagi
We caught up with famous cosmetic dermatologist Dr Suzan Obagi following her visit to the UK this summer. Dr Suzan Obagi You are one of the foremost cosmetic surgeons / dermatologists in the United States – can you tell us...Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 3)
14 June 2021
| Andrew Burd (Prof Rtrd.)
14 June 2021 is the day in the Chinese calendar to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. These local holidays are a reminder of the deep cultural heritage enjoyed by the Chinese people.
BAMAN support Dawn Butler, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Brent East to introduce a 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament, to legally protect the title "nurse”
The British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) support Dawn Butler, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Brent East, to introduce a 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament, to legally protect the title 'nurse': "Only an Act of Parliament can...Is there a role for retrobulbar hyaluronidase in hyaluronic acid vascular embolism related vision loss?
21 January 2021
| Rachna Murthy, Jonathan CP Roos
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PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Oculoplastic
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. How should vascular occlusions be managed? The authors review the evidence on...
Temporomandibular disorders – a surgeon’s view
1 August 2016
| Peter Korczak
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PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The temporomandibular joint is unique, in that it has a fibrocartilaginous intra-articular disc and has a ginglyomo-arthrodial action. The disc is designed to allow for the gliding movement down the posterior slope of the articular eminence with little, if any,...
Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 4 July 2016
4 July 2016
| Andrew Burd (Prof Rtrd.)
I would like to take this opportunity to share a blog with Chris Day and the other junior doctors to talk about ‘whistle blowing’ and what it means. Typically, it refers to people who “speak out of turn”, “wash the...
The importance of skin preparation
1 June 2018
| Anna Baker
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PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
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...
Informed consent and failure to disclose – legal perspectives for aesthetic surgeons
1 October 2016
| Lee Seng Khoo, Francesco Mazzarone
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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
As litigation and legal claims in aesthetic surgery and medicine continue to rise, informed consent is not only a legal imperative but also essential in protecting yourself and your business. Lee Seng Khoo and Francesco Mazzarone, from the world-renowned Ivo...
