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BioScience Symposium at AMWC 2023

3 April 2023 | Research & Development
BioScience, German pioneer in the industry, is thrilled to announce its participation at the upcoming 21st edition of the Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine World Congress, AMWC, 2023.

How I Do It - Forma radiofrequency

6 March 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Forma is a non-invasive procedure that uses bipolar radiofrequency to promote collagen growth and improve skin elasticity. This treatment is ideal for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texture, and promoting a youthful appearance. It is an easy-to-use technology...

How I Do It - Photoageing treatment: RF microneedling

3 October 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Microneedling is a process by which very small, sharp needles are inserted into the skin layers at various predetermined depths to cause micro-injury to the dermis. The epidermal layer is minimally disrupted and healing is achieved without inducing an inflammatory...

Enhancing safety in upper face injections: Anatomical considerations for precision and efficacy

6 August 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The upper face, including forehead and temples, is often overlooked in non-surgical cosmetic procedures with dermal fillers. While horizontal forehead or glabella lines may be a common complaint amongst patients, seldom do they attend with concerns of loss of volume...

How I Do It - Non-surgical approach to facial ptosis – the PDO barbed absorbable thread 5-point facelift

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads summary: Colourless, crystalline, biodegradable synthetic polymer Monofilament Biodegradation by hydrolysis Mainly urine excretion Absorption rate 180 days Breaking strength 53% at 42 days Long established safety record in general surgery as a suture material (PDS II Ethicon)...

How I Do It - Non-ablative laser treatment of surgical and acne-induced scars

1 December 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Scars tell stories of life – almost everyone has at least one. The disappearance of postoperative scars is important to many of our patients. This is particularly indicated for aesthetically dominant areas such as the face, neck and décolleté, but...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 3)

14 June 2021 |
14 June 2021 is the day in the Chinese calendar to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. These local holidays are a reminder of the deep cultural heritage enjoyed by the Chinese people.

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 26) - Time To Sum Up

6 June 2022 |
It is a little over six months ago that I began these blogs and now I am beginning the stage of summing up.

Perceptions and Deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 7 December 2016

7 December 2016 |
Zoey had two sisters, Leung Lee Michelle and Leung Mei. On 11 June, 2010 one of them made a formal statement to the police. She had questions that needed to be answered. She presented her queries in the form of...

CUT AND RUN: The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (ESPRAS) highlights Gen Z's worrying exodus to private practice

26 March 2025 | industry, private sector, espras
A new study has highlighted the impact of Gen Z on the surgical workforce, who are driving a worrying change as they move away from reconstructive surgery in favour of lucrative opportunities in the aesthetics sector. Gen Z are those...

Gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma

13 October 2025 | | medico-legal, hypoxia, blog, Andrew Burd, Vanessa Kwan
Three years ago, I concluded a multi-part blog series looking at a case of gross negligence manslaughter in Hong Kong. The specific case related to a doctor who had operated on a patient who tragically died some 40 minutes after...

Laser and light-based treatments for pigmented lesions

1 December 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The authors detail the types of lasers and light-based devices that can be used in the treatment of epidermal and dermal pigmentations. Skin colour differences have, for centuries, been associated with the economic, political and social status of a person;...