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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...

BCAM calls for more investigations into the illegal treatment of under 18s

17 July 2023 | BCAM, Wolverhampton, under 18, illegal practice
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) has applauded The City of Wolverhampton Council for its approach to illegal aesthetic treatments and urges other councils to follow suit.

Plastic surgery founding father Ivo Pitanguy on life, learning and legends – remembering a giant

30 July 2020 | | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
World renowned Plastic Surgeon Ivo Pitanguy passed away on 6 August 2016 at the age of 93 just a day after carrying the Olympic torch for the Rio Games. Read on to learn about the life of this giant of...

A review of plasma medicine

1 February 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Oculoplastics
The author investigates the efficacy and tolerability of plasma treatments and asks what the future might hold in this field. Plasma medicine, a new and revolutionary technology to aesthetics, utilises the physical process of sublimation for therapeutic purposes. Non-surgical clinical...

2nd Chance: reconstructive surgery for life reconstruction

1 December 2014 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery
Many populations throughout the developing world have no access to the specialist healthcare needed by patients who have suffered severe burns, war injuries or congenital disorders. The specialties of plastic and maxillofacial surgery can make a vital contribution and PMFA...

Contrasting contemporary plastic surgery training with that in the late 20th century: ‘thirteen years a slave’

1 May 2019 | | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The Past Was I a slave? Absolutely not. I loved every minute of my training. I had the choice of career pathway as a young surgeon, but I was hypnotised by enthusiasm and a desire to help people with major...

Recognising the key tear trough ligaments

3 October 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastics, 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. The anatomical understanding of the periorbital ligaments is critical for mastering tear...

In conversation with Maniram Ragbir

22 November 2023 | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Maniram Ragbir about his career highlights and his current role as BAPRAS President. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of plastic surgery and what have...

How I Do It - Laser hair removal: electrolysis

1 April 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Electrolysis remains the only method of hair removal permitted by law in the UK [1] and USA [2] to be described as permanent. This is distinct from light-based methods which are permitted the description “permanent hair reduction”. Electrolysis is very...

How I Do It - Laser-assisted submental liposuction

1 February 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
The author shares a low risk, minimally invasive procedure that offers excellent aesthetic results. Liposuction of the submental and jowl regions is a low risk outpatient procedure that gives a profound aesthetic result. Since the late 1960s, the techniques have...

In conversation with Loredana Cavalieri

16 February 2023 | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Loredana Cavalieri, Councillor for Società Italiana di Medicina Estetica (SIME), about her background and plans for this year’s SIME Congress. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

In conversation with Ali Pirayesh

8 February 2024 | General Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Dr Ali Pirayesh. We were delighted to catch up with Dr Ali Pirayesh, esteemed plastic surgeon based in Amsterdam, about this career highlights and his involvement in AMWC Monaco. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you...