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Management of post traumatic pseudo-telecanthus
Injuries to the nasal and peri-nasal region are common. Indeed the nasal bones are reported to be the most commonly fractured facial bone. While nasal trauma and deformity are commonly recognised and treated, injuries to adjacent structures are easily missed...
Hyaluronic acid filler for infraorbital hollows
Volume loss theory has changed the traditional theory of excess tissue as the cause of facial aging. Periorbital area is a challenging region for the injection because of its thin skin, increased vascularity, and compromised lymphatic drainage system. So contour...Old dogs can learn new tricks: the use of an often overlooked treatment modality for pathologically fractured mandibles
Figure 1: Timeline detailing key events in the patient’s treatment. Whilst commonly affecting the feet, spine and hips in adults, osteomyelitis (OM) can also present to the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) clinic as pathology of the jaws. Case reports...How I Do It - Non-surgical blepharoplasty using Plasma Elite® technology
What is plasma? Plasma is produced when an electrical energy is charged or overheated, leading to a dissociation of molecular bonds and the production of a plasma arc. The arc delivers energy to the cell membrane, causing sublimation, changing a...Cleft surgery: outreach not over-reach - You can’t save the world, but you might improve it a little
Cleft lip and palate surgery is a life changing event. In many regards the surgery itself is relatively straightforward without major physiological consequences and the opportunity of making an impact for little risk is highly attractive. Medical missions offer the...Nordlys® System – Treatment of inflammatory acne and rosacea
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition and the eighth most prevalent skin disorder worldwide, with a prevalence of 9.4% [1]. Rosacea is also a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder, with an estimated global prevalence of 5.46% of...CO₂ laser treatment for burn scars
Background Scars, of any type, can be a significant source of anxiety and psychological distress, not only for the affected patient, but also for close friends and loved ones. Scars represent focalised areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin...Young man’s life transformed after scottish surgeon removes life-threatening tumour on board Mercy Ships
A young man from Sierra Leone who was forced to leave school because of a life-threatening facial tumour has had it successfully removed by international charity, Mercy Ships. Scottish Surgeon, Manjit Dhillon, a Consultant Surgeon in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery...How I Do It - Forma radiofrequency
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...
