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From the first acne lesion to skin maintenance – experts offer a world-first protocol for acne treatment

8 July 2025 | Research & Development
Leading dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, doctors and nurse practitioners have combined their expertise to develop what are believed to be a world-first in dermatological care – comprehensive protocols for acne treatment using latest advances in LED Phototherapy. Based on the Pillsbury...

The scandal of NHS contracts with the independent healthcare sector

20 August 2020 |
Since March 2020 it was sensible medical practice to consider making all possible beds in the NHS available to potentially admit ill patients with COVID-19. The expected admission rate was supposed to risk overwhelming the NHS, so independent sector facilities apparently volunteered and were then contracted to the NHS as priority, with full remuneration for their losses, and all private practitioners were effectively frozen out from seeing, admitting and operating on their own self pay patients.

BMLA 2023 Annual Conference & Educational Courses

10 May 2023 -12 May 2023 | ENTA - ENT
Navroz Singh (far right) with Nirmal and Vasant Oswal (second and third left) and the other recipients of the Vasant and Nirmal Oswal Trainee Scholarship. Navroz Singh, core surgical trainee at Kings College NHS Trust. This year’s British Medical Laser...

Focus on Plasma: Total rejuvenation of the face with plasma device

1 June 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The use of plasma energy is a new concept in anti-ageing and aesthetic medicine. Since it has been introduced in the aesthetic field, many studies have been conducted to try and understand the effects on collagen synthesis which may explain...

Chin augmentation: filler versus prosthesis

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Over recent years, aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery have become closer and more combined in daily practice. There is also a gradual shift, with aesthetic doctors performing more invasive techniques, whereas plastic surgeons are also, whenever possible, moving to less...

How will Keogh impact non-surgical services?

1 June 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Following the PIP implant scandal of 2010, The Department of Health (DH) commissioned a review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions in September 2012. In April 2013, following extensive consultation the review panel published its recommendations. The recommendations set out...

A Reaction to the ‘Keogh Report’

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In April 2013, the British Government’s report on regulation and safety issues in the cosmetic surgery sector was produced, authored by NHS Medical Director Prof Sir Bruce Keogh. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Association of...

In conversation with Mehmet Manisali

23 July 2020 | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Mehmet Manisali, President of the RSM Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, about his background and plans for the Section. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the...

In conversation with Henry Chan

1 February 2022 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We spoke with Dr Henry Chan, President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), about his career and the society’s plans for this year. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the...

Treatment of rosacea using pulsed dye laser

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Rosacea is a common chronic cutaneous inflammatory condition estimated to affect 415 million people worldwide [1]. It characteristically affects the central face and its primary features include flushing, non-transient erythema, telangiectasia and in progressive stages papules and pustules. Secondarily, it...

The role of expert witnesses in miscarriages of justice

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
‘Expert’ witnesses sometimes make mistakes. Great weight is often placed on expert evidence. The more esoteric the area of expertise, the greater the possibility of error. It follows that expert evidence sometimes leads to miscarriages of justice. Plastic surgery is...

The incidence of non-surgical rejuvenation in facial aesthetic surgery

26 March 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Non-surgical facial rejuvenation has increased exponentially in the last 20–30 years in a society which demands immediate results with minimal downtime. The overall UK market is estimated at £3.6 billion annually. The use of facial injectables increased by 7000% between...