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How I Do It - Body contouring

1 June 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Unwanted fat, cellulite and skin flaccidity are three of the top reasons for consultation in aesthetic medical practices, with body remodeling treatments using non-invasive techniques increasingly in demand. The TightSculpting treatment with the Fotona SP Dynamis laser allows practitioners to...

Part four: Aye, Aye. AI?

9 April 2025 | | AI, clinical guidelines, good practice, technology, artificial intelligence, oncology, melanoma, cosmetic, aesthetic surgery
“Formal clinical guidelines would provide a structured, evidence-based approach to managing patients who have undergone melanoma treatment and are considering elective surgery. This would enhance patient safety, standardise care, and support informed decision-making. Given the increasing prevalence of melanoma and...

Rejuvenation of the forehead: correction of the frontal concavity

1 June 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
During the ageing process, many different anatomical changes contribute to the aged appearance of the face [1]. Focusing on the forehead, typical age-related changes are regression of the hairline, solar damage, skin laxity, dynamic wrinkles, reduction of fat and bone...

How I Do It - Treatment of lower eyelid bulging: transconjunctival laser approach

3 August 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Dermatology
Ageing related weakening of the inferior orbital septum and increase of orbital fat volume is considered to result in lower lid prominence. Attenuation of the septum allows the gradual herniation of one or more of the three intraorbital fat pads....

How I Do It - NSR with dermal fillers

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Rhinoplasty, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Year on year non-surgical rhinoplasty (NSR) has become increasingly popular and after first learning the technique with a needle, I was taught the cannula technique. Currently, I practise both techniques regularly and often use threads on bulky noses. Indications The...

Meet Quiet Blue – a comprehensive approach to holistic care for patients

5 June 2024 | Research & Development, Company Profiles
Quiet Blue are a functional fragrance wellbeing brand, using clinical Aromatherapy blends for their purposeful candles, reed diffusers and artisanal soaps that...

Extracutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma with an occult primary?

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy arising from dermal neuroendocrine cells, first described by Toker in 1972 [1]. It is predominately seen in the head and neck region of older, white males and risk factors include...

Facial nerve palsy and Facial Palsy UK

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The term facial palsy is most commonly used to describe a paralytic lower motor neurone (LMN) dysfunction of the facial nerve. Upper motor neurone facial palsy, for example due to strokes and intra-cranial tumours, spares the forehead muscles and will...

An overview of chemical peels

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Chemical peels form an important part of most aesthetic and cosmetic practices. They are an affordable procedure for patients and significant results can be achieved. Generally chemical peels are a safe procedure, but only if used correctly and with caution....

Psychological outcomes following ultrasound-assisted gynaecomastia reduction in adult men

1 February 2015 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Gynaecomastia is a common condition that is said to affect 30-65% of men worldwide. Regardless of the severity of the condition, many men that are affected by their gynaecomastia, suffer considerable social embarrassment. The incidence appears to be increasing as...

Informed consent and failure to disclose – legal perspectives for aesthetic surgeons

1 October 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery, PMFA - Imaging, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Rhinoplasty
As litigation and legal claims in aesthetic surgery and medicine continue to rise, informed consent is not only a legal imperative but also essential in protecting yourself and your business. Lee Seng Khoo and Francesco Mazzarone, from the world-renowned Ivo...

COVID-19 unlock and aesthetic medicine: response from BCAM

19 May 2020
The SARS-COV2 virus and the associated COVID-19 disease have caused immense social, financial and personal strain. But now we are taking the first tentative steps to exit the phase 1 lockdown.