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Treating individuals who identify as transgender

6 April 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
An interesting oversight of a specialised area of aesthetic medicine concerning hair removal for male-to-female transgender individuals. The author discusses the definition of ‘transgender’ with reference to The Gender Identity Research and Education Society, to guide aesthetic nurses to this...

Body dysmorphia disorder in the cosmetic clinic: a novel encrypted screening approach

2 August 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In the following article and case study, the condition of body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) is examined in the context of its pathogenesis and the role of the cosmetic practitioner. BDD is a problem that affects patients on a deeply personal...

Could a technology from the past change skin disinfection for the future?

1 August 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
It wouldn’t be unreasonable to argue that the field of medicine has seen some of the most significant scientific advances of the past 100 years: the cracking of genetic coding, the advances in pharmacology, the development of biopharmaceuticals and the...

How I Do It - Facial peeling using retinol peel

10 October 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
An established body of literature acknowledges the efficacy and safety profile of retinoids (a family of compounds derived from vitamin A), in treating a variety of textural skin concerns, such as, coarseness, rhytides, pigmentation, enlarged pores, photodamage and inhibition of...

A challenging new year

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
2016 arrived with enthusiastic celebrations although these were more muted in some parts of the world due to local and regional difficulties. As we started to look towards the inevitable return to work in the UK, we heard of the...

Lasers and the skin

1 August 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers have revolutionised the treatment of many skin conditions and are being used both in terms of a medical and an aesthetic context. Laser technology has been advancing...

In conversation with Loredana Cavalieri

16 February 2023 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Loredana Cavalieri, Councillor for Società Italiana di Medicina Estetica (SIME), about her background and plans for this year’s SIME Congress. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: LED therapy

1 August 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The complexity of acne stems both from its pathogenesis that involves a series of events, including follicular hyperconification, increased sebum production, colonisation of Propionibacterium (P) acnes, and inflammation [1] and its range of symptoms that are unique to each individual....

How I Do It - Anti-ageing focus: Combination therapy for treating the ageing neck

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The neck, decolletage and hands used to be the forgotten areas but with advancements in technology and homecare we can now treat these areas with little downtime and efficacious results. Most patients who visit me for a neck consultation will...

In and out of love with surgery

27 August 2019 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Growing up with books shaped me into a hopeless romantic believing in heroes, magic and achieving the impossible. Throughout the years as I sat patiently waiting on my letter from Hogwarts I instead received my acceptance letter to medical school....

Integrating lifestyle factors into aesthetic practice

19 March 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic will long be remembered as the most significant global disaster of recent times. As its effects have been observed and investigated there has been an increased focus and attention drawn to lifestyle and how this can impact...

Novel picosecond handpieces for the treatment of pigmentation

4 February 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Pigmentary disorders are common; several treatment modalities are available, ranging from topical therapy to chemical peels and lasers. The advent of ultrashort pulsed picosecond lasers (PSL) has transformed the way tattoos and benign pigmented lesions are treated. Unlike long-pulsed lasers...