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Life-transforming reconstructive surgery onboard floating hospital gives new hope to burn survivors in sub-Saharan Africa

18 October 2024 | reconstructive, surgery, charity, international, patient stories, Africa, paediatric, children
Gamai from Guinea was a one-year-old when she suffered a horrific burn accident. With no access to medical care, her family were forced to watch as her skin contracted around her arms and hands, leaving her unable to perform basic...

The Bottom Line: buttock augmentation

1 February 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The first use of silicone implants for buttock augmentation was by Bartels et al. in 1969 [1]. We must acknowledge the innovative and imaginative brilliance of the Brazilians and the descriptive detail of other surgeons, but especially Mendietta for the...

Dental implant rehabilitation in fibula free flaps

1 February 2018 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Dentistry
The fibula free flap was first described in 1975 and since then has gone on to become the gold standard technique for reconstruction of longer spans in the mandible or maxilla. It is a reliable flap that affords good quality...

Multiple free flaps for head and neck cancer

2 April 2015 | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Most patients with advanced head and neck cancers now undergo microvascular free flap reconstruction. This is mainly as flaps facilitate complete tumour and margin removal by providing reliable wound coverage and better restoration of form and function. However, despite this,...

The three stages of breast reconstruction

1 October 2014 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery
Breast cancer has become so common that most people reading this article will know someone (either professionally or personally) who has been affected by breast cancer. One of the most common treatments for breast cancer is removal of the ‘whole’...

Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (Part 19) - The judge fails...

21 March 2022 |
The Judge continues in her ‘Reasons for Sentencing’ and refers to the expert opinion of Dr Jimmy Chan. I have already indicated the lack of veracity when it comes to matters of fact with Dr Chan. Now we an opportunity to consider the validity of his opinion.

Adapting to change in clinical practice: a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation case

4 February 2021 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) secondary to any inflammatory cause or cutaneous injury is...

How I Do It - Lip augmentation: a multi-product approach

5 August 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Dr Beatriz Molina shares her technique for lip enhancement using a multi-product approach in both younger and more mature patients. Lips are an important feature of the face which can be treated with non-surgical interventions. Millenials are looking for lip...

Informed consent and failure to disclose – legal perspectives for aesthetic surgeons

1 October 2016 | | 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...

Safety and risks of local anaesthesia and regional blocks in plastic surgery

18 February 2021 | | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The current COVID-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented risks associated with intubation and general anaesthesia with the potential transmission of a novel and potentially fatal airborne disease. Local anaesthesia, when used appropriately, can provide safe and effective analgesia without the risks...

In conversation with Uliana Gout

11 January 2021 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Uliana Gout, President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), about her career and plans for the College. Can you tell us a little bit about why you initially chose to...