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Lipoedema awareness – the current state of play
Why do we need awareness? Around 40% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Yet, within that 40% statistic, is a sub-set of women for whom that is not the full story. They suffer from a condition called...The golden nose – reshaping the nose 100 years ago
Wolf Lűbbers (with the golden nose). Who with a crooked nose would not embrace the chance to go to bed in the evening wearing a surgical device and wake up the following morning with a straight one? And all this...
Association of skin thickness with alar base reduction
The authors present the findings of a retrospective study including 621 patients who had septorhinoplasty using lateral crural repositioning (LCrep) with lateral crural strut grafting (LCSG) and with or without alar base resection. Study participants’ skin types were determined intraoperatively...
Repeated orbital decompression surgery
This is a retrospective review of nine redo orbital decompressions in six patients. All operations were performed for dysthyroid optic neuropathy, both initially and when repeated. The interval between first and redo decompressions varied from one to 15 years and...
Diced cartilage grafts in rhinoplasty
This article reviews the author’s current techniques and applications of diced cartilage grafts (DCG) in rhinoplasty surgery. Dr Daniel is a renowned rhinoplasty surgeon and he describes the technique that he has been using for more than 30 years. In...Photorejuvenation: Light & Bright™ treatment for enhanced skin quality
Improving skin quality has emerged as a significant trend in recent years, driven by the synergy between at-home skincare routines and diverse aesthetic procedures administered by medical professionals. With sun-induced skin damage manifesting early in life, there’s a surging demand...Life-transforming reconstructive surgery onboard floating hospital gives new hope to burn survivors in sub-Saharan Africa
Gamai from Guinea was a one-year-old when she suffered a horrific burn accident. With no access to medical care, her family were forced to watch as her skin contracted around her arms and hands, leaving her unable to perform basic...Psychological outcomes following ultrasound-assisted gynaecomastia reduction in adult men
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...
Lacrimal gland carcinoma outcomes
This is retrospective review of outcomes of lacrimal gland epithelial tumours treated between 1972 and 2014 at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Seventy-nine patients were reported, comprising 53 adenoid cystic carcinomas, 15 primary adenocarcinomas and 11 carcinomas ex-pleomorphic adenoma. The authors compare...Real-world use of telemedicine – a picture is worth a thousand words
Recent advances in mobile phone camera technology and app software design have allowed photos of patients and their wounds to be sent from any smartphone to a secure NHS database, which can then be accessed by the relevant clinician with...One-point tear trough correction
The authors provide an expert guide to the use of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to rejuvenate the periorbital area. One of the early signs of periorbital ageing are dark circles around the eye, with patients complaining of a fatigued appearance....
