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Postoperative antibiotics after a free flap surgery – is one dose enough?

1 August 2017 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Major head and neck surgery with ablation of oral cancer, neck dissection and free flap reconstruction is a well-established part of maxillofacial surgery. These patients however already have significant co-morbidities and together with a long operation, large wounds open for...

In conversation with Dr Portia Goldsmith

29 September 2022 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We spoke to Portia Goldsmith about her career in dermatology, her ascension to the Presidency of the RSM Dermatology Section, and inspirations through her career. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of...

Lateral crura reinforcement with the sandwich technique

1 April 2016 | | PMFA - Rhinoplasty
Maintaining nasal tip structure and contour is an important goal during rhinoplasty surgery. Tip deformities can occur due to lateral crura malposition, trauma or sometimes due to excess of lateral crura triming during previous surgeries. The consequences of lateral crura...

A Timeline of Plastic Surgery

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Where did the name ‘plastic’ surgery come from? It is probable that the first use of the term was by the German von Graefe in his book Rhinoplastik published in 1818. The intention was to describe the moulding of tissue...

Focus on Cosmeceuticals: Definitions, regulations and a review of the market

1 April 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
In the previous section of this special focus, the structure and function of the skin has been reviewed as well as the cutaneous changes induced by UV exposure. This section will define the term cosmeceutical and discuss the current market...

The Science Behind Light Therapy and its Clinical Application. Programme 8, Segment 3: Questions and Answers

25 June 2020
There’s never been a better time to become a certified expert! In this time of limited movement, online education is key. The Wynyard Aesthetics Academy and Celluma Light Therapy present an online Light Therapy Certification programme titled: The Science Behind...

The Science Behind Light Therapy and its Clinical Application. Programme 8, Segment 2: The Clinical Application

23 June 2020
There’s never been a better time to become a certified expert! In this time of limited movement, online education is key. The Wynyard Aesthetics Academy and Celluma Light Therapy present an online Light Therapy Certification programme titled: The Science Behind...

The Science Behind Light Therapy and its Clinical Application. Programme 8, Segment 1: The Science

23 June 2020
There’s never been a better time to become a certified expert! In this time of limited movement, online education is key. The Wynyard Aesthetics Academy and Celluma Light Therapy present an online Light Therapy Certification programme titled: The Science Behind...

Using growth factors in skincare protocols to elevate patient results

4 December 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
All patients embarking on an aesthetic journey should be introduced to the importance of skin and why a healthy skin canvas is fundamental in producing the best possible surgical and non-surgical results. Investing in a carefully curated skincare regime can...

How I Do It - Surgical approach to facial palsy – lengthening the temporalis myoplasty

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
In cases of long-established facial palsy, one of the main problems faced by patients is the inability to smile. In this situation, consideration should be given to facial reanimation (smile) surgery. In most cases of chronic facial palsy new muscles...

Thread veins and varicose veins: medical or aesthetic?

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
I was recently attending a national aesthetics conference when I got talking to a very well-known opinion leader in the aesthetics world. During the conversation, I was astounded to be asked: “What do you think now that NICE has agreed...

BAS webinar: Essential Blueprint for re-opening your clinic after lockdown

20 June 2020
@10:30 – 14:00BST (GMT+1)