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Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 15) – Duty of Care

16 February 2022 |
Just to recap; I have been looking at the Reasons for Sentence in the case of HKSAR and Kwan Hau chi, Vanessa. The verdict had been declared: “guilty”. Now, on 4 October 2021, the Hon D’Almada Remedios J is going to present her review of the case and the factors she has taken into account when deciding the sentence. I am referring to an official document which is in the public domain. The case reference is HCCC 200/2018. It is a shameful document, but we must all share in that shame.

How I Do It - Lip augmentation: new rejuvenation with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser

5 August 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Lip augmentation has become progressively popular in recent years, reflecting cultural trends in youth and beauty. Research suggests that the ‘ideal lip’ should have the following characteristics: fullness and volume, correct balance between the upper and lower lips, and a...

Wound moisture sensing in traumatic wounds

1 June 2015 | | General Plastic Surgery
Wounds can be small and unpleasant, or may be large and life-threatening. The skin is a physical and an immunological barrier to infection, and any defect in the integrity of the skin may allow bacterial or fungal invasion to occur....

Treating the male patient with dermal fillers

1 October 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Concepts of beauty and attractiveness have always been associated with the appreciation of symmetry, balance and harmony of various facial features. An attractive face creates mystique and power. Its effects are undeniable, and for centuries, we have been trying to...

The beauty of Instagram reels

26 April 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Alan S Adams, award-winning business coach and author, and Director of The Clinic Coach, explores why aesthetic clinics need to be utilising Instagram Reels in 2023, and how this can lead to ultimate business success. With Instagram declared the most...

The efficacy of polynucleotide injections in aesthetic medicine: a review

26 March 2024 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Polynucleotide (PN) injections have gained significant attention in aesthetic medicine due to their beneficial effects on the skin, hair, and other tissues. This review explores the current evidence supporting the use of PN injections for various aesthetic concerns. Introduction Aesthetic...

Practising surgery in a war zone: an interview with Dr Volodymyr Melnyk

8 December 2022 |
It is now nine months since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced in late February 2022, with Putin announcing a “special military operation” to “denazify and demilitarise” Ukraine. The rest of the world, however, saw it for what it...

Acid Survivors Trust International

1 August 2014 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
The shocking acid attack on two British nationals in Zanzibar in August 2013 drew attention to a little known and under-reported form of interpersonal violence. Acid attack is a particularly vicious form of a premeditated assault, where acid is thrown,...

A suggested management pathway for rhinophyma and benign superficial skin lesions that includes the use of plasma

1 November 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Rhinophyma is an aesthetic embarrassment to many people. It is the result of sebaceous gland hyperplasia within the skin over the alar cartilages of the nose. It has a familial tendency and in addition to being unsightly it can commonly...

The use of neuromodulators in the management of TMJ disorders

1 April 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articulates the mandible to the base of the skull. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of musculoskeletal syndromes affecting the TMJ and the supporting musculature. The muscles, bony articular surfaces and disc may all be...

Hair removal: a summary of techniques with a particular emphasis on the importance and versatility of electrolysis

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Background and causes of excess or unwanted hair The management of unwanted body and facial hair has been a constant challenge for the human species since the dawn of human culture in the Neolithic era. Of note this was the...

Hydroquinone-induced hyperpigmentation: a case of exogenous ochronosis in a Hispanic patient

17 November 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Achieving flawless skin as part of the desire to be perceived as ‘beautiful’ is a common sentiment shared by many cultures [1]. Of the many treatment options and products available on the market, the most common chemical agent to achieve...