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Reconstruction of complex wounds in the trunk and pelvis (part 1)
This is the first part of a two-part article looking at the challenges of reconstruction of complex defects in the torso. The articles are based on a presentation given at the World Union of Wound Healing Societies held in Yokohama...
A review on contemporary options for facial reanimation
This paper is an up-to-date review on surgical and non-surgical options for the treatment of facial paralysis. The authors thoroughly describe recent techniques, like the masseter-to-facial nerve transfer, explaining the advantages over other more popular transfer techniques like the hypoglossal-to-facial...
Assessment of septal deviation in septorhinoplasty
A variety of methods exist to assess the nasal septum, often dependent of the healthcare resources available, and whether there is a specific pathology affecting the function of the nose. The authors present a small series of patients presenting with...
Poor glycaemic control associated with worse outcomes in primary wound closure
This study is the first to specifically investigate the effects of chronic and perioperative glycaemic control in high risk patients undergoing primary closure of wounds. Seventy-nine patients were included – 93% of closures were of the lower limb and only...FACE 2015
This was undoubtedly the biggest and most prestigious UK conference of the year. The international mix of both delegates and presenters brought together knowledge, skill and allowed us to experience a jam-packed agenda covering all aspects of aesthetic medicine. The...PhilArt is now PolyPhil™: NEW NAME, SAME TRUSTED QUALITY
CROMA-PHARMA®, a global leader in minimally-invasive aesthetic medicine, is excited to announce that its range of injectable polynucleotides “PhilArt” is rebranding to better reflect the products’ exceptional attributes and to position them for global market expansion. PolyPhil™ succeeds the well-established...AestheticSource Launches DermProtect Barrier Defense™
AestheticSource has introduced DermProtect Barrier Defense™, a new intensive moisturising cream from Revision Skincare®, designed to provide deep, long-lasting hydration while restoring and protecting the skin’s natural barrier. Ideal for dry to very dry, sensitive, and mature skin, this advanced...
Condylar fractures – current thinking
The author presents a review of 133 papers, most of which are recent and some of which are historic. The topic examined is that of condylar fractures including condylar neck and coronoid process. This topic has always been controversial and...
Effect of skin expansion on acellular dermis
Acellular dermis is widely used in prosthesis based breast reconstruction, however, there is a lack of data concerning its expandability and related skin changes. This experimental study in rats aimed to determine whether acellular dermis could be expanded and whether...Contrasting contemporary plastic surgery training with that in the late 20th century: ‘thirteen years a slave’
The Past Was I a slave? Absolutely not. I loved every minute of my training. I had the choice of career pathway as a young surgeon, but I was hypnotised by enthusiasm and a desire to help people with major...
