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Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neuro-mucocutaneous disorder which is defined by a triad of orofacial oedema, furrowing of the tongue, and recurrent episodes of facial nerve palsy [1]. Due to the rarity of the disease and inconsistent presentation, MRS...

Body dysmorphia disorder in the cosmetic clinic: a novel encrypted screening approach

In the following article and case study, the condition of body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) is examined in the context of its pathogenesis and the role of the cosmetic practitioner. BDD is a problem that affects patients on a deeply personal...

The Re-humanising Revolution: Breaking the conspiracy of silence

Over the last few years, the mental and emotional wellbeing of those who work in medicine has come under scrutiny. The author introduces a new resource. Working in healthcare has always been stressful but never more so than today. In...

From volunteer to Global CEO, Michelle White steps into Mercy Ships leadership

Award-winning Consultant Anaesthetist at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, Dr Michelle White MB ChB, PhD, DCH, FRCA, has been appointed as Mercy Ships’ new Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mercy Ships UK is delighted to announce the news as...

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...

IMAAC ZIYALAN 2024

The International Medicine of Anti-aging & Aesthetics Congress (IMAAC ZIYALAN) is a leading platform for displaying achievements and exchanging ideas in the global anti-ageing medical aesthetics industry. Since 2017, it has held six consecutive sessions. Over 50,000 experts, scholars, and...

VIVACY DAY 2024

VIVACY DAY, hosted on the 3rd of October at the Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge, is set to be a state-of-the-art event for those in the field of aesthetic medicine. New research and data will be unveiled, Global VIVACY experts will...

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Evolution of skin grafting for treatment of burns

This is an interesting review looking at the history of the use of skin grafts and the evolution of grafting, including a paragraph on future concepts. The review is broken down into chronological sections describing different skin grafting techniques that...

Sushruta and Indian rhinoplasty

Vijay Pothula explains rhinoplasty’s roots in ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine, and how it was introduced to the Western world. In 1794 The Gentleman’s Magazine published a surgical operation which was long established in India but unknown in Europe [1]. A...

IMCAS World Congress 2025

By Anna Maria Fenech Magrin, Aesthetic Doctor, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Aesthetic Medicine, Queen Mary University of London; Medical Director at DoctorAM Clinics, Malta.2025 was another successful year for IMCAS Paris, breaking the record for the largest medical aesthetics congress...

The double-half bilobed flap or traditional bilobed flap – which is better?

Reconstruction of the nasal tip following ablative surgery can be taxing. The nasal tip is a very visible area with largely immovable skin and reconstruction needs an appreciation of the various sub-units to achieve best results. The traditional superiorly based...