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New recombinant human BMP for augmentation of the floor of the maxillary sinus
There has been a recent interest in the use of bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7) to augment the floor of the maxillary sinus. Loss of teeth in the posterior maxilla results in rapid horizontal and vertical reabsortion of alveolar bone because...
Columellar strut in rhinoplasty
Several techniques are described to improve nasal tip shape; most of them include suture techniques or invisible grafts. In this article the author wants to put emphasis in the role of the columellar strut graft as a method to correct...
Dental implant rehabilitation in fibula free flaps
The fibula free flap was first described in 1975 and since then has gone on to become the gold standard technique for reconstruction of longer spans in the mandible or maxilla. It is a reliable flap that affords good quality...
Revision of orbital fracture repairs
This is a retrospective review of 13 patients with sub-optimal outcomes following primary orbital fracture repairs who underwent revision surgery. All had fractures of the orbital floor, with four involving other orbital walls, and six also involving other facial bones....Open Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty
According to Dr Gerbault, “Piezoelectric surgery is a real disruptive technology in rhinoplasty, it allows a paradigm shift in the way of reshaping bones in rhinoplasty. Stable bones can be positioned with an unparalleled accuracy under direct...From the first acne lesion to skin maintenance – experts offer a world-first protocol for acne treatment
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...Why I don’t trust the BMA – and why it matters – 24 January 2017
Editors Note: This is a guest blog from Ankush Dhariwal. It is a personal opinion and posting it on the PMFA News website is not an endorsement of the opinions. However, for those working in the NHS, and in the...
A systematic review of silver sulphadiazine in the conservative management of burns
Silver sulphadiazine (SSD) has been used in conservative management of partial thickness burns (PTB), for over 50 years. Concerns have been raised over potential disadvantages of SSD including need for daily dressing changes, impairment of wound healing and expense. The...Calecim’s cell-messaging technology
AMWC Monaco is where ground breaking discoveries in the medical aesthetics field are first revealed. Among this year’s breakthrough is a hair regrowth system powered by Calecim’s cell-messaging technology. The active ingredient, called PTT-6, is derived from ethically sourced stem...
Body dysmorphic disorder and addiction to medical aesthetic procedures
This article by two expert authors within the field of anxiety disorders covers a highly poignant subject of growing interest within aesthetic medicine. It covers the definition and manifestation of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), underpinned by robust and current references,...
Non-hormonal treatment options during the menopause
The author gives a comprehensive overview of prescribed treatment alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), discussing lifestyle, diet, alternative therapies, patient support and nurse education. The author argues that treatments for the symptoms of menopause are complex and that nurse...
