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AlloDerm for correction of lower lid retraction
This is a retrospective review of 95 eyes of 54 patients undergoing orbital decompression for Graves’ orbitopathy. All patients had a swinging eyelid approach across the whole of the lower lid. Thirty-six eyes also had insertion of a 0.3mm thick...Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 12) – Risk
Risks are ubiquitous in medicine. It is very important to realise that a risk can be both a threat and a friend. Risks relate to probabilities. The probability or possibility that the outcome may not be as desired. The Law does have a perverse view on this. The Law likes, demands, seeks cause and consequence. An honest doctor can rarely satisfy the Law. And that is why it was such a bad thing to see this poor Judge being led by the nose by two unscrupulous Medical “Experts”!SCAR Treatment Conference 2026
The SCARS 2026 international congress will take place from 16–18 January in Milan, a city known for innovation, creativity, and design. Following successful events in Berlin and Bangkok, SCARS continues to establish itself as a premier global platform for interdisciplinary...
The effect of skin graft contracture when using artificial dermis
This is a report of a prospective clinical trial performed in a single centre in Seoul, South Korea. The group attempted to observe the change in size of skin grafts applied to an artificial dermal substitute (matriderm). Two groups of...From female genital mutilation to female genital reconstruction
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...Genioplasty
With the chin playing a vital part in facial harmony, genioplasty can have a hugely positive impact on patients’ self-esteem and quality of life. The authors share their expertise in the optimal techniques when performing an osseous genioplasty. The perception...Part four: Aye, Aye. AI?
“Formal clinical guidelines would provide a structured, evidence-based approach to managing patients who have undergone melanoma treatment and are considering elective surgery. This would enhance patient safety, standardise care, and support informed decision-making. Given the increasing prevalence of melanoma and...In conversation with Monika Kavková
Dr Monika Kavková. The PMFA team were delighted to chat to Dr Monika Kavková about her career in the aesthetic field and involvement in the Aesthetic Dialogue International Symposium. What led you to choose a career in aesthetic, anti-ageing and...
Controlling intraoperative haemorrhage during burn surgery
This study aims to compare the efficacy of NuStat, a new haemostatic agent based on bamboo cellulose that proposes to activate the clotting cascade, against more traditional methods of haemostasis during burn surgery. The authors argue the requirement for further...
Lateral crura-alar ring
Lateral crura incision or excision are common procedures for most rhinoplasty surgeons despite the fact that they have potential complications such as nostril rim retraction, bossa tip formation and alar wall collapse during breathing. Fortunately, nowadays there is a trend...
Septal perforation repair and rhinoplasty
The authors present the findings of a retrospective study included 17 patients who underwent rhinoplasty with concurrent septal perforation repair. They analysed the aetiology of the deformity, presenting symptoms, perforation size, intraoperative surgical techniques and complications. They evaluated postoperative subjective...
