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Overview of non-invasive treatments for submental fat reduction

1 August 2018 | | PMFA - CPD
Submental fat (SMF) is a growing aesthetic problem that is colloquially known as a ‘double chin’. It is a concern for both younger and older male and female patients. The 2017 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Consumer Survey on Cosmetic...

Part three: Aye, Aye. AI?

26 March 2025 | | AI, clinical guidelines, good practice, oncology, melanoma, cosmetic, aesthetic surgery
I wonder whether we should use the term 'augmented intelligence' rather than 'artificial intelligence'. I say this because at this moment in our evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) always begins with human intelligence. In this blog, I want to examine how...

Behind the scenes of MZ Skin

1 February 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Facial Aesthetics and Oculoplastic Surgeon Maryam Zamani takes us on her journey from the vision of creating a scientifically backed skincare range for women to the reality of her brand, MZ Skin, being launched onto the shelves of Harrods. We...

The perfect upper lid blepharoplasty

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The authors share their thoughts on how to achieve the best blepharoplasty results based on their 35 years of experience. Are you a surgeon wishing to offer the best upper lid surgery to your discerning patients? To help chart the...

In conversation with Professor Hesham Saleh

21 October 2020 | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
We were delighted to catch up with Professor Hesham Saleh, President of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, about his career. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of facial plastic surgery...

Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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Life after medicine

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Our Editor, Andrew Burd, renowned burns surgeon, takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days as a medical student travelling in the USA through his search for scarless healing in the 1980s and finally to his current work...

Contrasting contemporary plastic surgery training with that in the late 20th century: ‘thirteen years a slave’

1 May 2019 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The Past Was I a slave? Absolutely not. I loved every minute of my training. I had the choice of career pathway as a young surgeon, but I was hypnotised by enthusiasm and a desire to help people with major...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 26 May 2016

26 May 2016 |
It is only human nature to let emotional elements affect a personal perspective. When I saw pictures of Jeremy saying “Victory” I posted a comment on the Junior Doctors contract forum saying that I thought a non-negotiable part of the...

Perceptions and Deceptions (A Death in Hong Kong.) 6 December 2016

6 December 2016 |
An evolving essay and insight into Medicine and the Law in contemporary Hong Kong. A girl’s brain was destroyed due to medical negligence. She had entrusted her life to a celebrity cosmetic surgeon who was going to make her breasts...

PhilArt next for 35-year-old knee scar

3 June 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
In our dynamic field, staying ahead means embracing innovation, and understanding the evolving preferences of both practitioners and patients; recognising the trends that shape our industry. The biostimulator injections’ market has rapidly risen to prominence, ranking among the top three...

How I Do It - Wound closure

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Breast Surgery
Looking to upskill? Professor James Frame and a host of co-authors share their tips and tricks so you can benefit from their experience. I recently saw two wound closures exhibiting poor technique and contributing significant morbidity, including suture site inflammation,...