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Sun protection is essential to prevent skin cancer and premature ageing

1 February 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author gives a brief outline of the key functions of skin with a rationale for why sun care and protection is so important, which is referenced with current guidelines relating to sun exposure and vitamin D. The risks of...

Corneal neurotisation with an allograft

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
This is the first reported use of an acellular nerve allograft for corneal neurotisation. Seven patients received a 7cm long commercially prepared acellular nerve allograft. This was coapted to a functioning supratrochlear, supraorbital or infraorbital nerve and then tunnelled to...
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A new autologous flap option for breast reconstruction

1 July 2019 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery
The authors of this paper present the first meaningful series utilising the lateral thigh perforator flap for breast construction. Eight patients had delayed unilateral reconstruction, each with two stacked flaps. Anastamoses were performed antegrade and retrograde to one internal mammary...

Do bicycle helmets prevent facial injuries

2 December 2019 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
This is an analysis from Germany where they reviewed over 7000 bicycle accidents over a 16-year period that met their inclusion criteria. Over 1000 had a facial injury (bone or soft tissue) with helmets being worn in 11.8% of accidents....
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Non-intentional burns in children

1 April 2020 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This is an interesting epidemiological study on the incidence and relevant factors in paediatric burns. There is some very good data, well presented and analysed well. This study would be well placed in with Switzerland’s public health setting to help...

Living confidently with a distinctive face or body

1 April 2015 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The visual impact of having a face which has scars from an accident or burns like mine or a birthmark, a cleft lip and palate, a Bell’s palsy or a skin condition is arguably not taken seriously enough by clinical...

Plastic surgery founding father Ivo Pitanguy on life, learning and legends – remembering a giant

30 July 2020 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
World renowned Plastic Surgeon Ivo Pitanguy passed away on 6 August 2016 at the age of 93 just a day after carrying the Olympic torch for the Rio Games. Read on to learn about the life of this giant of...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 3)

14 June 2021 |
14 June 2021 is the day in the Chinese calendar to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. These local holidays are a reminder of the deep cultural heritage enjoyed by the Chinese people.

Letter from Hong Kong (6 January 2022)

6 January 2022 |
So now we are entering the third year of this global pandemic. It is changing, evolving and is bringing out the very best and the very worst in humanity. Science and scientists have had a real bashing, but then who by? Quacks, aardvarks and gobbeldygooks. Looking back is looking forward.

Encouraging results on treating thinning hair with PRP

1 April 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Over the last few years platelet rich plasma (PRP) has made a big splash in the aesthetics world causing much excitement. It has been used for skin rejuvenation, softening lines and wrinkles, as part of an anti-ageing process. With the...

A history of the Asia Pacific Burn Association

5 September 2019 |
To accompany his Newsround report on the 12th APBC meeting in the October/November issue, Editor Andrew Burd shares the story of how the APBA was set up.

Reconstructive Surgery in Post Colonial Africa

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Both plastic and maxillo-facial surgery developed out of armed combat. Initially, general surgeons attached to the military might perform reconstructive attempts, but more realistically and pragmatically, destructive surgery was more suited to their situation. Amputation of limbs undoubtedly saved lives...