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Body contouring modalities for sculpting the abdomen and flanks

1 July 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Imaging | Body contouring, Abdomen, Flanks, Fat reduction, Adipose tissue
The author discusses the importance of appropriately assessing an individual’s BMI in relation to assessing suitability for non-surgical body contouring, with a detailed and balanced discussion of non-surgical methods of contouring the abdomen and flanks. Some of the more commonly...

Post-treatment advice following botulinum toxin injections

1 October 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine | Botulinum toxins, Aftercare, Aesthetics, Pharmacology, Ultraviolet light
The author gives a detailed review of the advice that is routinely offered to patients following treatment with botulinum toxin, as well as the available evidence to substantiate current recommendations. There is a detailed description of the mechanism of action...

Laser treatment of tattoos

1 October 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Lasers, Tattoo, Light, Pigmentation, Chromophore
A useful and detailed paper on the theoretical and practical applications of laser tattoo removal, supported by an overview of the history of the use of lasers. Specifically, the author describes some of the basic laser physics, the assessment of...

Chemical peels: a review of types, applications and complications

1 February 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Chemical Peels, Chemexfoliation, Trichloroacetic acid, Photoageing
Chemical peeling agents continue to grow in popularity in response to rising patient demand. The author captures this popular treatment modality with a succinct review of some of the commonly used ingredients, classified broadly by depth into superficial, medium and...

Long-term quality outcomes of bimaxillary surgery of obstructive sleep apnoea

19 September 2019 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | apnoea–hypopnoea index, long-term, maxillomandibular advancement osteotomy, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, quality of life
This is a review of 12 patients initially two years postoperatively and again at least 17 years postop. Successful outcome of a decrease in apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) of greater than 50% was thought to be success. Eight of the initial...

In conversation with Anna Baker

1 October 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine
The PMFA Journal team were delighted to chat to Anna Baker, Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber, about the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) for those in the field of aesthetic medicine. What do you think is the purpose of CPD? The...

CO₂ laser treatment for burn scars

2 December 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Background Scars, of any type, can be a significant source of anxiety and psychological distress, not only for the affected patient, but also for close friends and loved ones. Scars represent focalised areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin...

BAS (British Association of Sclerotherapists) 2019 Conference

14 May 2019 | Aesthetic Medicine
Report by Hilary Furber, BAS Operations Manager. An enthusiastic group of over 80 surgeons, doctors and nurses gathered in May at the magnificent lakeside Eton Dorney Conference Centre near Windsor for the British Association of Sclerotherapists’ (BAS) 2019 Conference. This...

Skin biorevitalisation with hyaluronic acid

1 December 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, CPD - The PMFA Journal
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. While Botulinum toxin A, dermal fillers, chemical peels and laser resurfacing are...

Facial contouring with fillers

1 October 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
With the advent of hyaluronic acid fillers, safe and effective non-surgical facial rejuvenation has been advanced. Hyaluronic acid fillers are becoming increasingly popular amongst patient who seek facial enhancement. In 2013, there were over 1.8 million treatments using hyaluronic acid...

Do You Know Your Advertising Standards?

1 February 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Over the last couple of years we have seen many organisations, including the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) seek to ban or at least rein in some of the advertising practices which go on in this industry [1]....

Cellulite therapy in 2022 – new treatment options making grades for the new year

30 March 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
World-renowned dermatologist Michael H Gold introduces two of the newest FDA-approved modalities for the treatment of the common skin condition cellulite. Cellulite is one of the most common skin concerns for women. It is estimated that between 80-98% of women...