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Stratifying preoperative risk in revision augmentation: the six Cs
Breast augmentation is the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the UK [1], and with an increasing number of providers, plastic surgeons are managing revisions without information pertaining to the original procedure. Anticipating the features of successive generations of...Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 11) – Misinformed assent
I wonder how fast time goes in prison? 2022.This was Vanessa’s first New Year in prison. Dr Mak’s second. Two female doctors, both in their thirties. Dr Mak graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Dr Kwan, Vanessa, from Hong Kong University (HKU). Both are now incarcerated on the basis of myths. It is a disgrace.The flora of Culloden Field: Healing plants of a wounded land
The Battle of Culloden, fought on 16 April 1746, marked the end of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. It was a devastating clash between the Jacobite forces led by Charles Edward Stuart (‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’) and the British army under...Anatomy of the ageing lip
With lip augmentation an ever popular option for those seeking more youthful looks it is vital that practitioners have a proper understanding of anatomy. In the first of our two-part special focus (see here for Part 2) on lips Dr...The importance of nitric oxide in medicine
The harmful effects exerted upon living and injured tissues by free radicals have been explored since the 1980s. Now in 2021 the free radical nitric oxide (NO) is not just a figment of imagination; it is known as one of...Letter from Hong Kong (8 May 2020)
The latest 'letter' from our man in Hong Kong, The PMFA Journal Co-editor Andrew Burd.iPRAS Reconstructing the Stereotype
We are thrilled to invite you to partner with the upcoming RTS Conference, where innovation meets transformation in the realm of plastic surgery. This year's theme, 'Transformation,' aims to push the boundaries of conventional discourse within the field, offering attendees...IMCAS Americas 2026
International Master Course on Aging Science Americas Annual MeetingCUT AND RUN: The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (ESPRAS) highlights Gen Z's worrying exodus to private practice
A new study has highlighted the impact of Gen Z on the surgical workforce, who are driving a worrying change as they move away from reconstructive surgery in favour of lucrative opportunities in the aesthetics sector. Gen Z are those...Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme – looking into the future of regulation, quality and safety in cosmetic practice
With plans underway to extend the cosmetic surgery certification scheme to all surgeons performing cosmetic surgery, we share the views of the RCS, BAAPS and BAPRAS. The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) along with its partners in the Surgical Specialty...Hormones, ageing and skinspan
Skinspan refers to the years of life during which skin remains healthy, youthful and attractive and is influenced by genetic, metabolic and lifestyle factors. While ultraviolet (UV) exposure is a potent environmental driver of skin ageing, our hormones play a...
