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How I Do It - Hybrid cooperative complexes and monopolar radiofrequency: A combined regenerative approach for skin harmonisation (CRASH technique)

Preventing facial sagging has become a central goal for both aesthetic practitioners and patients. A deeper understanding of the soft tissue ageing process has highlighted the key role of facial subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Properties of the overlying skin –...

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...

Finding the Common Ground

Plastics, Maxillo-Facial surgery and Aesthetics. The potential spectrum of topics, disciplines, procedures and practitioners to involve and interest is vast and presents a great challenge in terms of finding common ground. However, it is our intention that PMFA News will...

Genioplasty

With the chin playing a vital part in facial harmony, genioplasty can have a hugely positive impact on patients’ self-esteem and quality of life. The authors share their expertise in the optimal techniques when performing an osseous genioplasty. The perception...

Emmanuel, 3, has life transformed after Mercy Ships removes painful head growth

The parents of a three-year-old boy are rejoicing after volunteers on board a charity hospital ship removed a large, painful growth from the side of his head – a condition that had been developing since before he was born. Emmanuel’s...

Part four: Aye, Aye. AI?

“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...

How I Do It - Breast augmentation: choosing the ideal implant size

Fernando Amato discusses the value of using 3D simulated imaging to help patients make the right decision about their implant size. Breast augmentation with implants is one of the most widespread plastic surgeries. However, clinicians still have some difficulties and...

Melanoma skin cancer: how can we improve early detection in the UK?

With melanoma rates increasing globally, should there be screening of high-risk groups? Stephen Hayes takes a look at how Australia has reduced its melanoma mortality and asks whether a similar model should be adopted elsewhere. In Britain, some 16,000 new...

Rectal ketamine during paediatric burn wound dressing procedures

Ketamine is well reported as being safe to use in providing analgesia, sedation and amnesia in paediatric populations. This prospective, randomised, double-blinded study aimed to establish an optimum dose of ketamine in burns treatment settings in children aged six months...

How I Do It - Aesthetic reconstruction of the nasal radix-rhinion complex

The radix-rhinion complex forms one of the most important pillars of nasal aesthetics. Due to its complex anatomical nature and distance from the point of access, this region can be commonly involved in suboptimal results. Tailor-made operative planning Most of...

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,...

The safety of performing elective dermatological procedures under local anaesthetic during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, guidance advised postponement of elective procedures except for time-critical local anaesthetic (LA) procedures [1-3]; our NHS Trust therefore continued with LA skin malignancy surgery. All patients having possible skin cancer lesions removed...