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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.

In conversation with Prof Ashraf Badawi

1 August 2022 | PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to speak with Professor Ashraf Badawi about his distinguished career in dermatology. You are internationally recognised in the field of dermatology – can you tell us a little bit about your background? I come from a scientific...

Extracapsular dissection versus parotidectomy

9 June 2020 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
This is a literature review of 16 papers using the PRISMA protocol. In comparing the two techniques, not surprisingly, they found that the extracapsular dissection had a reduced facial nerve paralysis, Frey syndrome and operation time but also a reduced...

COVID-19 unlock and aesthetic medicine: response from BCAM

19 May 2020
The SARS-COV2 virus and the associated COVID-19 disease have caused immense social, financial and personal strain. But now we are taking the first tentative steps to exit the phase 1 lockdown.

How I Do It - Auricular reconstruction: Helical advancement flap

2 June 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
As the incidence of cutaneous malignancy increases further due to both the ageing population and greater disease awareness, the demand for surgical resection within the high-risk regions of the face, including the pinna, is rising [1,2]. Approximately 50% of all...

Dubai Derma 2025

14 April 2025 -16 April 2025
Dubai Derma 2025: Pioneering the Path to Dermatological Excellence In the ever-evolving landscape of dermatology advancements, Dubai Derma has consistently stood as a beacon of innovation and knowledge dissemination in the field. As we eagerly await the arrival of Dubai...

Dubai Derma 2024

5 March 2024 -7 March 2024
Dubai Derma 2024: Pioneering the Path to Dermatological Excellence In the ever-evolving landscape of dermatology advancements, Dubai Derma has consistently stood as a beacon of innovation and knowledge dissemination in the field. As we eagerly await the arrival of Dubai...

Follow-up interview with Mr Miles Berry Consultant Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The editor’s clarification Andrew Burd: Miles, many thanks indeed for giving the interview that appeared in the first issue of PMFA News (see PMFA News 1(1):24). I read this with great interest as some very topical and sensitive issues were...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 23b) – Timelines

9 May 2022 |
Timelines are very important but how reliable are they? Of course, it depends on the source(s) of the data on which they are based.

How I Do It - Reduction ­thyroplasty

1 August 2014 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Introduction Male to female transgender patients often undergo reduction thyroplasty – a procedure to reduce the external appearance of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, and feminisation of the voice. Reduction thyroplasty, often erroneously called ‘tracheal shave’, is one of...

From female genital mutilation to female genital reconstruction

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The demand for reconstruction of mutilated female genitalia is increasing in Europe due to the empowerment of immigrant and naturalised women from Africa. Their wish for reconstruction is more than a matter of surgery, as these women still have to...

OAEE UPDATE - Urgent Call for Surgical Supplies in Ukraine

24 March 2022
UK professionals have called for aid in sending surgical equipment to Ukraine during Russian invasion.