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Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, CPD - The PMFA Journal
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Hydroquinone-induced hyperpigmentation: a case of exogenous ochronosis in a Hispanic patient

17 November 2020 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Achieving flawless skin as part of the desire to be perceived as ‘beautiful’ is a common sentiment shared by many cultures [1]. Of the many treatment options and products available on the market, the most common chemical agent to achieve...

Anatomy of the ageing lip

1 December 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine
With lip augmentation an ever popular option for those seeking more youthful looks it is vital that practitioners have a proper understanding of anatomy. In the first of our two-part special focus (see here for Part 2) on lips Dr...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 4 July 2016

4 July 2016 |
I would like to take this opportunity to share a blog with Chris Day and the other junior doctors to talk about ‘whistle blowing’ and what it means. Typically, it refers to people who “speak out of turn”, “wash the...

Malignant lesions and reconstruction of the pinna

2 August 2022 | | Skull Base Surgery, General Plastic Surgery
External ear reconstruction can be challenging. Baskaran Ranganathan and Amr Abdelhamid describe how careful assessment, planning and surgery following the subunit principles and reconstructive ladder will ultimately lead to good aesthetic outcomes with restored form and function. The external ear,...

How I Do It - Performing a mastopexy or reduction using Breform™ mesh

1 August 2016 | | Breast Surgery
Gravity defying breast surgery – the Holy Grail for breast surgeons. Repeat ptosis and pseudoptosis are significant problems facing patients and surgeons after breast reduction and mastopexy. Further surgery to correct this can be challenging, with increased complications, and the...

How I Do It - Two-Point Eye Lift™: HA dermal fillers for infraorbital rejuvenation

1 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics
The key to maintaining a youthful appearance is often found in restoring a well-defined periorbital area, characterised by healthy tissue volume (fullness) in the infraorbital region and a clear eyelid crease devoid of excess skin. The use of hyaluronic acid...

RESPONSE – Who should decide the qualification to do cosmetic surgery?

27 July 2022 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Patrick Tansley responds to a recent article featured in The PMFA Journal entitled ‘Who should decide the qualification to do cosmetic surgery?’ by Professor James D Frame (with an associated editorial comment by Professor Andrew Burd). When asked to comment...

Skin antisepsis and the prevention of infection: where tradition, science and guidelines collide

5 September 2023 | | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
“…the quality of the studies was not good enough for the committee to make a strong recommendation for the choice of antiseptic preparation.” NICE Guidelines NG125 Skin preparation before an invasive procedure is a part of all surgical procedures and...

How I Do It - Facial peeling using retinol peel

10 October 2017 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
An established body of literature acknowledges the efficacy and safety profile of retinoids (a family of compounds derived from vitamin A), in treating a variety of textural skin concerns, such as, coarseness, rhytides, pigmentation, enlarged pores, photodamage and inhibition of...

Luminescens® protocol: an efficient tool against recurrent melasma

26 March 2024 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Melasma is a hyperpigmentary skin disease with a complex multifactorial pathogenesis which is not yet well understood. Risk factors include a genetic predisposition, sun exposure, stress, medications, and pregnancy [1]. It is clinically characterised by asymptomatic light to dark brown...

Using growth factors in skincare protocols to elevate patient results

4 December 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, 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...