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How I Do It - Body contouring

1 June 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Unwanted fat, cellulite and skin flaccidity are three of the top reasons for consultation in aesthetic medical practices, with body remodeling treatments using non-invasive techniques increasingly in demand. The TightSculpting treatment with the Fotona SP Dynamis laser allows practitioners to...

How I Do It - Photoageing treatment: RF microneedling

3 October 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Microneedling is a process by which very small, sharp needles are inserted into the skin layers at various predetermined depths to cause micro-injury to the dermis. The epidermal layer is minimally disrupted and healing is achieved without inducing an inflammatory...

In conversation with Thierry Besins

7 January 2022 | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Thierry Besins, esteemed Plastic Surgeon and Scientific Director of AMWC. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of aesthetic plastic surgery and what have been the...

Platelet-based aesthetic therapies – to science from fiction

1 March 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The author provides an overview of the theory behind platelet rich plasma and summarises the published evidence for its use in aesthetic treatments. Platelet-based treatments, commonly referred to collectively as platelet rich plasma (PRP), have been proposed and advocated for...

One-point tear trough correction

1 October 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
The authors provide an expert guide to the use of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to rejuvenate the periorbital area. One of the early signs of periorbital ageing are dark circles around the eye, with patients complaining of a fatigued appearance....

Mid-facial augmentation with malar implants

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The authors guide us through facial augmentation using implants to restore volume and a youthful appearance. In today’s ‘selfie-obsessed’ culture, there is no other anatomical region which carries greater social prestige and importance, than a well-proportioned ‘youthful’ face. In particular,...

Recent developments in facelift surgery

3 October 2023 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Early facelifting procedures were documented in the 1900s, where skin undermining with excess skin excision along the hairline was performed. The 1970s witnessed a major change with an upsurge in public interest in facelift surgery, which led to innovative changes...

Treating the male patient with dermal fillers

1 October 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Concepts of beauty and attractiveness have always been associated with the appreciation of symmetry, balance and harmony of various facial features. An attractive face creates mystique and power. Its effects are undeniable, and for centuries, we have been trying to...

Plastic surgery and safety issues: a patient perspective

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Patient safety in the unregulated world of cosmetic plastic surgery is now an extremely serious global issue. The media is always ready to sensationalise disasters but what can be done to prevent them? One key issue is the concept of...

How I Do It - Dorsal hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers: anatomical knowledge is essential

1 December 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
A youthful dorsal hand is characterised by a supple, smooth skin texture and contour, with minimal prominence of the dorsal veins. Over time, extrinsic (e.g. sun damage and smoking) and intrinsic (bone remodelling and soft tissue volume changes owing to...

How I Do It - The original Blue Peel

1 August 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The original Blue Peel is a highly controlled, trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-based device procedure, which was created to augment the results achieved with the Obagi Nu-Derm® skin health transformation system. The peel process, including the preparation of skin, application, as well...

How I Do It - Surgical tear trough treatment and periorbital procedures

1 February 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
It is very helpful to use the patient’s old photographs as a guide to addressing the bothersome changes that have occurred in order to plan an approach that maintains an individual’s natural appearance. Periorbital rejuvenation should be considered in the...