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Hair Transplantation, Sixth Edition

9 August 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The sixth edition of Hair Transplantation, edited by renowned surgeons Robin Unger and Ronald Shapiro, is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to cutting-edge hair restoration techniques. With contributions from global experts, this edition builds on its longstanding reputation as a...

From PIP to DC-CIK to the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: a medico-political minefield

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) was a French company that manufactured silicone breast implants that were surgically implanted mainly for cosmetic breast augmentation. Of note, ‘cosmetic’ is used in the strict sense of the word meaning false and artificial and does...

Liposuction – the evolution of the classical technique

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
From liposuction to adipose stem cells; from regenerative medicine to tissue engineering; and a vision of the future. Part 1 The history of attempts to sculpture fat dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, but Professor Yves-Gerard Illouz...

Finding the Common Ground

1 October 2013 |
Plastics, Maxillo-Facial surgery and Aesthetics. The potential spectrum of topics, disciplines, procedures and practitioners to involve and interest is vast and presents a great challenge in terms of finding common ground. However, it is our intention that PMFA News will...

First UK doctor dies due to Covid-19

31 March 2020
An ear, nose and throat consultant has become the first UK doctor confirmed to have died of coronavirus.

Comment from Brian Newman – the ethical dilemma

7 April 2020
Plastic Surgeon Brian Newman asks whether aesthetic procedures should go ahead while there is no coronavirus vaccine.

UPDATED: Modified snorkel mask for surgery

14 April 2020
Rogan Corbridge (Reading, UK) has modified a snorkelling full-face mask to cover the face during surgery. You can attach a filter to the snorkel, so the air you inhale is Covid-free. Look at his video and fill in the survey:...

Dalvi Humzah nominated for BMA Private Practice Committee

7 August 2020
Co-editor of The PMFA Journal, Dalvi Humzah, has been nominated to join the BMA Private Practice Committee.

COVID-19 Isolation Syndrome

27 August 2020 |
James Frame looks at the psychological effects of lockdown on plastis surgery patients.

Dubai Derma 2023 - 22nd Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition

1 March 2023 -3 March 2023
Dubai Derma 2023 - The Leading Dermatology & Laser Event in the Middle East, North Africa & the Indian Subcontinent Markets.The 22nd edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition – the largest scientific skincare gathering in...

Innovative Acne Solutions for Skin of Color

13 August 2024
Combining Aerolase Neo Elite and SkinQ Rx for optimal results.

SIME 2025 (Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine)

16 May 2025 -18 May 2025
After the successful outcome of the previous edition of their congress at the new venue La Nuvola, this year will be even more special as it will coincide with SIME’s 50th anniversary. This is an opportunity to celebrate the society’s...