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Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery 2nd Edition

1 February 2018 | | General Plastic Surgery
This second edition of the popular Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery builds impressively on the first. Whilst the editors need little introduction, their expertise is supplemented by contributions from over 180 authors and world-renowned experts, providing a thoroughly comprehensive text. Part...

Advanced Caucasian and Mediterranean Rhinoplasty

1 June 2016 | | Rhinoplasty
This book’s understated front cover belies a wealth of highly instructive and informative information on contemporary rhinoplasty. For any student of ENT, plastic or maxillofacial surgery interested in learning and improving their skills, this book provides a firm foundation, and...

Selection of full thickness skin graft donor site influences extent of contraction

1 February 2017 | | General Plastic Surgery | Burn surgery, Cicatrix, Burn scar contracture, Full thickness skin graft, Skin grafting
Full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) remain a standard reconstructive option in burns surgery, resulting in lesser secondary contracture and improved cosmesis compared to split skin grafts. Although the recipient site is known to influence contraction, the role of the donor...

Money saving using CAD-CAM in mandibular reconstruction

1 December 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Cost, Mandibular reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Surgical time
Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) are an exciting dimension in the functional and accurate reconstruction of the oral cavity. The fibula is commonly used for mandibular reconstruction as a free flap. This straight bone needs to be...

Seasonal impact in burn profiles

19 September 2019 | | General Plastic Surgery | Season, Burn unit, Winter, Length of hospital stay, Mortality, Portugal
This study provides a seven-year retrospective review of burns management in one burns unit in Portugal. Particular focus is given to the cause (including whether or not the burn was work related or domestic), anatomical location and depth of burn,...

How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: Pulsed-dye laser

1 August 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease worldwide and inflammatory acne has significant psychological impact with potential for long-term emotional and physical sequelae [1]. Energy based treatments are useful both as adjuncts to traditional therapies and particularly for patients...

Professor Firas Al-Niaimi, hosted a 2-day advanced clinical training course

12 April 2024
Professor Firas Al-Niaimi, an esteemed figure in laser and clinical dermatology, hosted an intensive two-day advanced clinical training in the captivating city of Riga, Latvia.

Case Study: Combination therapy with energy-based devices for improvement of facial photodamage, skin laxity and textural irregularities

5 June 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Renowned dermatologist Michael Gold takes us through why combination therapies are becoming increasingly popular in facial rejuvenation. Combination therapies with energy-based devices (EBDs) have become very popular in cosmetic and aesthetic surgical circles. This applies to both the more invasive...

In conversation with Dr Peter Shumaker

1 February 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery, Dermatology
“The views expressed in this interview are those of the member and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States government.” Dr Peter Shumaker, Chairman of...

Mercy Ships’ hope and healing in Madagascar

1 April 2016 | | General Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Since my last article on the mission of the Mercy Ships in 2013, the current vessel, the Africa Mercy has continued to bring hope and healing to the people of West Africa. Having completed a very successful eight-month visit to...

Augmentation rhinoplasty

1 June 2016 | | Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty refers to a procedure in plastic surgery in which the structure of the nose is changed by adding or removing bone or cartilage, grafting tissue from another part of the body, or implanting synthetic material to alter the shape...

How I Do It - Skin tightening: Fotona 4D protocol

1 June 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery
Skin tightening, especially on the face, is currently one of the most common aesthetic procedures. There are many approaches to facial skin tightening, many of them executed with various energy-based devices, such as lasers, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices, all of...