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In Conversation with Dr Tristan Mehta

9 May 2024 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We were pleased to have the opportunity to speak to Dr Tristan Mehta, Founder and CEO of Harley Academy, a leading postgraduate training provider of higher education in aesthetic medicine within the UK. Dr Tristan Mehta. What led you to...

In conversation with Dr Hugues Cartier

13 November 2019 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to chat to Dr Hugues Cartier, Dermatologist and IMCAS Global Course Co-ordinator. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led to you becoming a dermatologist? The question could simply be summed up as...

In conversation with Loredana Cavalieri

16 February 2023 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Loredana Cavalieri, Councillor for Società Italiana di Medicina Estetica (SIME), about her background and plans for this year’s SIME Congress. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

How I Do It - Tear trough rejuvenation

1 June 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
A smooth convexity from the lower eyelid to the upper cheek with flawless skin is considered a desirable feature and a sign of youth. The opposite leads to ‘shadows’ around the eyes and a tired appearance or sunken eyes. Patient...

How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: more than just increasing size

1 October 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Having full lips is commonly associated with beauty and youthfulness. This is the reason why lip enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures. The complete perioral frame should be taken in to consideration to achieve a more natural...

CO₂ laser treatment for burn scars

2 December 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Background Scars, of any type, can be a significant source of anxiety and psychological distress, not only for the affected patient, but also for close friends and loved ones. Scars represent focalised areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin...

Letter from Hong Kong (13 April 2020)

14 April 2020 |
Now is not the time to start spreading blame. There will be time for that later. At the same time, now, is the time to recognise the great courage required in true leadership.

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 4 May 2016

4 May 2016 |
So in the space of just a few days the Junior Doctors in the UK have engaged in the first all-out strike in the NHS since 1975. I was a medical student then and the issue was pay and conditions....

Facial aesthetics and orthognathic surgery

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Most maxillofacial procedures have an aesthetic element. Reconstructive procedures and surgery to correct congenital abnormalities such as cleft lip have an obvious aesthetic impact. When making surgical incisions for access to the underlying facial skeleton consideration will be made to...

Male aesthetic treatments: a review

30 March 2022 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
There is a growing demand for aesthetic procedures for men. Anna Baker provides an overview of the popular treatments and explains the important differences between male and female facial anatomy that need to be considered before treating these patients.

Temporomandibular disorders – a surgeon’s view

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The temporomandibular joint is unique, in that it has a fibrocartilaginous intra-articular disc and has a ginglyomo-arthrodial action. The disc is designed to allow for the gliding movement down the posterior slope of the articular eminence with little, if any,...

How I Do It - Peri-orbital rejuvenation using HA fillers

1 April 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The peri-orbital region is the first to show signs of ageing due to thin skin and changes in texture, colour and volume. This can make the eyes look tired or sunken which can have a negative impact on the global...