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Aura 3D Imaging System

14 November 2024 | Research & Development
Aura 3D Imaging System, an advanced 3D imaging system, is at the forefront of transforming the aesthetics industry through its ability to generate a 3D digital twin of a patient's face and neck.

How I Do It - Skin tightening: NeckTite, FaceTite and AccuTite in combination with Morpheus8

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The ‘BodyTite’ system is becoming increasingly popular, initially launched as the radiofrequency assisted liposuction (RFAL). We started using the BodyTite system over four years ago. Now the system has been updated to include the Neck / Face / AccuTite handpieces....

Role of copper ions in drinking water in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis: the missing link in the aetiopathology?

5 August 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Often a breakthrough link in the understanding of the aetiopathogenesis of a hitherto common pathology that has been evading the medical community may not come from the hi-tech labs of the developed world but from the intelligent investigations from a...

Clitoral reconstructive surgery after female genital cutting

1 April 2018 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C), aka female circumcision, is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “All procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons” [1]. Practised in Africa and other...

An overview of chemical peels

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Chemical peels form an important part of most aesthetic and cosmetic practices. They are an affordable procedure for patients and significant results can be achieved. Generally chemical peels are a safe procedure, but only if used correctly and with caution....

Masculinising chest wall surgery (‘top surgery’)

31 March 2023 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
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. In this feature article, we discuss our experience in masculinising chest wall...

A picture is worth a thousand words… communicating with your patients more effectively

1 June 2018 | | 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
Communicating information effectively with patients is essential yet often challenging. Plastic Surgeon Gavin Miller takes us through his approach to using online resources to make the process as effective as possible. Getting ideas across to other people isn’t always easy,...

3D photography in facial rejuvenation

1 August 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The term ageing is widely used to denote a series of changes that are clinically observed over time. Throughout the ageing process, the cell renewal capacity becomes slower. The fibroblast, which is the main cell of the dermis, undergoes a...

Do You Know Your Advertising Standards?

1 February 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Over the last couple of years we have seen many organisations, including the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) seek to ban or at least rein in some of the advertising practices which go on in this industry [1]....

The importance of skin preparation

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
With both aesthetic procedures and antibiotic resistance on the rise, good skin disinfection to reduce the risk of infection is more vital than ever. Anna Baker takes us through the evidence behind commonly used skin preparation formulations for aesthetic injectable...

COVID-19 elective oculoplastic consent proforma

1 July 2020 | COVID-19
The advent of COVID-19 will continue to impose major adaptations in how we as surgeons practise and offer elective surgery going forward. In addition to how we try to adapt to make our practice as safe for the patient and our teams as...

Facial veins – diagnosis and treatment options

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Facial veins can be treated with a wide range of aesthetic and surgical procedures. Victoria Smith and Professor Mark Whiteley, both experts in the area, provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and the different treatment options available. Patients with unwanted...