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Choosing a 3D printer for reconstructive surgery
3D printing was first developed in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until the early 2010s that the additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology advanced enough to become available to those outside of specialist laboratories. 3D printing has also begun to...
The use of intravenous tPA for the treatment of severe frostbite
Frostbite can lead to severe consequences to a patient, including loss of digits and limbs. It causes tissue injury by causing cell membrane damage through the formation of extracellular ice crystals and by causing vascular thrombosis. It is to reverse...Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery: lifestyle or science?
The demand for female cosmetic genital surgery (FCGS) has increased over the last decade [1]. This rise is difficult to quantify, as the majority of these procedures are performed in the private sector. However, this trend is also obvious within...Body contouring surgery following massive weight loss
There are many different perceptions about what defines the term ‘overweight’. The reality is however that, for many, being overweight is a condition that brings with it significant health and social problems. It is estimated that almost two thirds of...Mercy Mission: all aboard with Mercy Ships off the coast of West Africa
Countries along the coast of West Africa are amongst the poorest in the world. Extreme levels of poverty often lead to poor outcomes or fatalities in many medical conditions that would be eminently treatable, with good outcomes in more developed...Using erythema-directed digital photography in patients with rosacea
The authors, from the University of Catania in Italy, discuss the promise that erythema-directed digital photography is showing in the clinical evaluation and targeted treatment of rosacea. Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory facial condition that can lead to significant...The creation of PlayDoh<sup>®</sup> models as an educational tool for teaching anatomy of the eyelid
A full understanding of the anatomy of the eyelid is essential for oculoplastic surgeons; the authors guide us through an innovative way to improve the teaching of this important subject. An understanding of the anatomy of the eyelid is essential...Perceptions and deceptions A personal blog by the editor 30 Mar 2016
The PMFA News website is the perfect place to share your views. We are objective. And we are free. I recently resigned from my post as Centenary Professor in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Translational Science. I was an...CMed Aesthetics Masterclass
CMed Aesthetics recently hosted a full-day masterclass on chemical peels and mesotherapy in the beautiful city of Pisa for a selected group of Ukrainian dermatologists. Given the current challenges of holding such an event in Ukraine the company was delighted...
Reconstruction paediatric lower facial defects with an expanded flap from the submental region
Lower facial and perioral scars from burns or defects following treatment of vascular lesions can lead to serious facial deformity with lip ectropion and asymmetry. Conventional reconstructive methods like skin grafts or free flaps do not always give a satisfactory...
