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Laser and light-based treatments for pigmented lesions

1 December 2017 | Paolo Bonan (Prof), Nicola Bruscino | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology

The authors detail the types of lasers and light-based devices that can be used in the treatment of epidermal and dermal pigmentations. Skin colour differences have, for centuries, been associated with the economic, political and social status of a person;...

Postoperative follow-up of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a new protocol

9 February 2016 | Sunil K Bhatia | Maxillofacial Surgery | CT, Follow-up, MRI, OSCC, PET, Ultrasound

Oral and oropharyngeal cancers together are the sixth most common malignancy in the world, with an increasing incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The recurrence rate of OSCC is reported to be approximately 10-26%. About two-thirds of all recurrent...

The lateral neck cystic mass – diagnostic dilemma

1 December 2018 | Sunil K Bhatia | Maxillofacial Surgery | Branchial cleft cyst, Cystic lymph node metastasis, Cystic neck mass, Fine needle aspiration cytology, HPV DNA

Solitary cystic masses in the lateral neck can present a significant diagnostic dilemma. These cystic masses often develop in young adults distinguishing a branchial cleft cyst from a cystic lymph node with imaging and even high-quality fine needle aspiration cytology...

How I Do It - Er:YAG treatment for eyebrow tail elevation and upper eyelid rejuvenation

3 August 2021 | Adrian Gaspar | Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics, Dermatology

Following patient demand for eyebrow tail elevation inspired by the ‘Foxy eye’ trend, we have developed this protocol using the Fotona VectorLift technique with hyperstacking of Smooth Mode pulses, to produce a non-invasive enhancement of periocular aesthetics for patients who...

Platelet rich plasma

1 October 2019 | Claudia McGloin | Aesthetic Medicine

Claudia McGloin provides an overview of this misunderstood procedure. Platelet rich plasma treatment is commonly known as PRP, Dracula Therapy, Vampire Facial / Facelift, S3, Self-Stimulated Serum, Liquid Gold or Vampire Therapy. Platelet rich plasma has been around for a...

The importance of teamwork and leadership in the management of patients in burns centres

1 June 2019 | Emily Claire Taylor, Steven LA Jeffery (Prof) | General Plastic Surgery

The authors discuss the vital part teamwork, leadership and communication play in the complex management of burns patients. Teamwork is a group of individuals collaboratively working together in the most efficient and effective manner to achieve a common goal [1,2]....

Lasers and the skin

1 August 2015 | Daron C Seukeran | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology

Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers have revolutionised the treatment of many skin conditions and are being used both in terms of a medical and an aesthetic context. Laser technology has been advancing...

The gender affirmation surgery MDT

1 February 2019 | Michael Fee Yen Ng, Tareq Ammari | Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery

The authors provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking discussion of the multidisciplinary nature of caring for someone undergoing gender reassignment surgery. In the last 50 years in the UK an estimated 130,000 people have changed their gender assigned at birth (assigned...

Letter from Hong Kong (3 November 2020)

3 November 2020 | Andrew Burd (Prof)

It is seven months since I wrote the first ‘Letter from Hong Kong’. The message then was simple: “Fear is okay, panic is not and wear masks”. It is one month since I wrote the last letter and that message? “Life goes on and will go on no matter what.”

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