You searched for "graft"

495 results found

Medico-legal Forum (Botulinum/Laser)

The PMFA Journal and Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance have teamed up to provide a series of articles that will give examples of claims that occur from different procedures. In our February/March issue we featured a case that involved complications following...

New additions to the editorial team

We are delighted to announce that Ian Ormiston has been appointed as Maxillofacial Sub-editor for the magazine. Ian is Consultant Maxillofacial Cleft Surgeon based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, England. He has a background in dentistry, medicine and surgery. His interests...

A review of treatment options for acute flexor tendon injuries in zone one

This review reports the techniques that have been and are still used to repair acute injuries in this difficult area. The review does not end with a ‘best buy’ in the tradition of a consumer magazine, concluding that there is...

Aesthetics Business Conference 2023

Hamilton Fraser announces the AestheticS Business Conference 2023: Prepare for the future of aesthetics The UK’s first dedicated business conference for aesthetic entrepreneurs is back for its sixth year on 19 September 2023. Brought to you by Hamilton Fraser, the...

The arguments for polyurethane covered breast implants in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery

The surgeon’s viewpoint Medical grade silicone has been used for breast augmentation since the 1960s and is the preferred base material to use as the filler in breast implants. Cohesive gel silicone implants are now exclusively available in the UK....

Old age and postoperative complications of head and neck free flaps

This review examined the relationship between free flap survival in older patients and whether this correlated with specific co-morbid conditions and a ‘cut off’ age.The authors did exclude some papers that specifically focused on one co-morbid condition, such as diabetes,...

Temporary tracheostomies are not always necessary for head and neck free flap reconstruction

Complex head and neck cancer cases with reconstruction can be challenging due to the risk of loss of airway. Temporary tracheostomies are often used to protect the airway following complex oral and maxillofacial ablative surgery and reconstruction. However, while this...

NEOVA® Brings next-gen skincare to the UK with prejuvenation launch

What is PreJuvenation? NEOVA®—the pioneering brand behind DNA repair skincare is expanding into preventative skincare with its new PreJuvenation Range, launching July 2025 in the UK. Unlike traditional rejuvenation, PreJuvenation targets damage before it becomes visible, using clinically advanced ingredients...

Introducing NEW additions to the Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare range

Internationally renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr Munir Somji and skin expert Henal Somji unveil four new additions to the Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare line. With a focus on skin health and barrier integrity, Dr Somji Pro-Active Skincare combines science-backed ingredients and...

The Scottish Aesthetic Conference 2025

This exciting conference, now in its third year, is the ‘must attend’ event for all medical aesthetic professionals and those thinking about getting started in this area. The conference will feature a fantastic line up of keynote speakers with clinical...

How to Cut it in the Media: A PR Manual for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and Professionals in Cosmetic Medicine

I recently came across an advert in the October / November 2013 issue of PMFA News in which showcased several publications by CRC Press. How to Cut it in the Media: A PR Manual for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and Professionals...

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: An Atlas of Essential Procedures

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: An Atlas of Essential Procedures is a great textbook. It covers a wide range of the reconstructive plastic surgery syllabus. It includes many aspects of the plastic surgery curriculum from cleft lip and palate through to vascular...