Journal Reviews

The double-half bilobed flap or traditional bilobed flap – which is better?

1 April 2018 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty | bilobe flap, Skin cancer, Reconstruction, Local flaps

Reconstruction of the nasal tip following ablative surgery can be taxing. The nasal tip is a very visible area with largely immovable skin and reconstruction needs an appreciation of the various sub-units to achieve best results. The traditional superiorly based...

Risks and benefits of sunlight exposure

1 December 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | Sunlight, Sun protection, Vitamin D, Sunburn, Skin cancer, Tanning

The author provides a timely summary of recently published National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) (2016) guidance regarding the risks and benefits of sunlight exposure and capturing the challenges which face healthcare professionals in communicating key messages focusing...