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How I Do It - Approaches to non-surgical face lifting

1 April 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
PDO threads By Martyn King Polydioxanone or poly-p-dioxanone (PDO, PDS) is a colourless, crystalline, biodegradable polymer of multiple repeating ether-ester units and has been used in many disciplines of surgery as subcutaneous and cutaneous stitches for over 30 years. It...

Threads in rhinoplasty: to thread or not to thread?

3 October 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
Polydioxanone (PDO) and poly-L-lactic / poly-caprolactone (PLL / PCL) threads are presently accessible for facial rejuvenation, and they enjoy significant popularity within aesthetic clinics worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia [1–3]. Often proposed as risk-free with minimal downtime, these threads now...

Stem cells in reconstructive surgery: a bright but cautious future

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Regenerative medicine using stem cell technology is slowly becoming a reality in routine clinical practice especially in the field of tissue regeneration [1]. It is therefore not surprising that stem cell technology is starting to be of interest in reconstructive...

In conversation with Prof Ashraf Badawi

1 August 2022 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to speak with Professor Ashraf Badawi about his distinguished career in dermatology. You are internationally recognised in the field of dermatology – can you tell us a little bit about your background? I come from a scientific...

In conversation with Dr Hugues Cartier

13 November 2019 | ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to chat to Dr Hugues Cartier, Dermatologist and IMCAS Global Course Co-ordinator. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led to you becoming a dermatologist? The question could simply be summed up as...

How I Do It - Facial modification with Fotona Nd:YAG 1064nm laser

26 March 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The organic combination of Fotona Nd:YAG 1064nm laser second-level ultra-long pulse width piano mode and cold air can increase the penetration depth of the laser while protecting the epidermis from damage. At the same time, the high tolerance of high...

How I Do It - Treatment of pigmentation and melasma

6 April 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Uneven tone and pigmentation disorders are frequent problems that motivate patients to seek help. The gold standard for treating the majority of these hyperpigmentation changes is the use of a picosecond laser, as the effect is predominantly photomechanical and photochemical,...

How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: surgical lip lift

1 October 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
A surgical lip lift is particularly effective in lips that require both an increase in vertical height and eversion. Upper lip lifts have been described since the 1980s [1,2] but the most commonly used form was described by Oscar Ramirez...

How I Do It - Body contouring using EndyMed 3DEEP

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
At Temple Medical we use EndyMed 3DEEP radiofrequency to deliver clinically significant and long-lasting improvements in cellulite and lax, sagging skin on the body without pain or downtime. Skin laxity is caused by a decrease in the quantity and function...

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...

How I Do It - The True Lift Technique™: facial ligament retightening, an anatomical approach

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Facial ageing is a complex process which is multifactorial, involving loss of bony support, elongation of the facial ligaments, displacement of fat compartments, attenuation of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer and thinning of subcutaneous and dermal tissue. This...

Filler complications: is there a way to prevent vascular compromise with 3D-anatomy?

10 October 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Imaging
The use of facial filler injections has increased dramatically over the last 10 years and so has the incidence of complications. The main and most serious adverse event is vascular compromise. The most feared consequences are devastating: blindness, skin necrosis...