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How I Do It - Earfold<sup>®</sup>: A new technique for the correction of prominent ears

To follow on from the last issue of PMFA News (now The PMFA Journal) in which we featured two different approaches to otoplasty (see HERE and HERE) Dalvi Humzuh, Sub-Editor for the section, approached Norbert Kang, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive...

How I Do It - Contouring the lower jaw (surgical)

It is essential to clearly understand the patient’s needs so I usually see patients three to four times prior to operating if major changes to appearance are planned. You must also be able to manage expectations and postoperative outcomes; for...

How I Do It - Contouring the lower jaw (non-surgical)

It is important to invest time in analysing the lower aspect of the face whilst in discussion with the patient to establish a mutual agreement as to the level of desired correction along with the choice of product. I find...

Part three: Aye, Aye. AI?

I wonder whether we should use the term 'augmented intelligence' rather than 'artificial intelligence'. I say this because at this moment in our evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) always begins with human intelligence. In this blog, I want to examine how...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 5 December 2016

I have (temporarily) deactivated my Facebook account. Facebook is an indulgence, like chocolate, and I am sure I can exist without it. The Facebook experience reminds me of those happy Easter holidays I used to spend in 1960s and 70s...

Agorà Congress 2025

Founded in 1984, Agorà is a leading scientific society in Aesthetic Medicine, dedicated to promoting evidence-based practice, safety, and clinical excellence. Since 1998, the Agorà International Congress has been a key platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies,...

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty, edited by Dario Bertossi, Ricardo Nocini, and Ali Pirayesh, is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to a rapidly growing field in aesthetic medicine. This book presents a nuanced exploration of non-surgical techniques for rhinoplasty, offering readers a detailed...

A possible role for adipose tissue-derived stem cells in modulation of keloid scarring

Keloid scarring remains a challenging clinical problem due to both resistance to treatment as well as high rates of recurrence. Research into possible treatments is also hindered by keloid scarring being a uniquely human phenomenon. Recent evidence supports a role...

PROFHILO® STRUCTURA

Contains: 1 injectable treatment PROFHILO® STRUCTURA, 1 TSK 22Gx50mm cannula, 1 TSK 21Gx25mm pilot needle, 1 TSK 25Gx38mm cannula, 1 TSK 23Gx19mm pilot needle. PROFHILO® STRUCTURA 2 ml pre-filled syringe (4.5% – 45 mg L-HA + 45 mg H-HA (Total...

The Art of Aesthetic Surgery, Principles and Techniques, Third Edition

General review Immediately you sense a class act as the transparent cellophane membrane surrounding the book, beautifully adorned by the ‘Three Graces’ painting, is removed and the non-slip textured feel of the hard cover is exposed. This surface prevents the...

Platelet-based aesthetic therapies – to science from fiction

The author provides an overview of the theory behind platelet rich plasma and summarises the published evidence for its use in aesthetic treatments. Platelet-based treatments, commonly referred to collectively as platelet rich plasma (PRP), have been proposed and advocated for...

Facial nerve palsy and Facial Palsy UK

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...