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Complications in tissue expansion

1 February 2018 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This study aims to identify possible risk factors for complications in tissue expansion in all anatomical regions except the breast. The overall complication rate of tissue expansion is up to 48%. Over the 10-year study period, 34 patients had placement...

Multiple free flaps for head and neck cancer

2 April 2015 | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Most patients with advanced head and neck cancers now undergo microvascular free flap reconstruction. This is mainly as flaps facilitate complete tumour and margin removal by providing reliable wound coverage and better restoration of form and function. However, despite this,...

Stretch mark treatment comparison

5 August 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
This article shows a comparison between two simple methods of treatment which are currently widely used in the aesthetics industry to treat early striae distensae. With the increasing demand from patients to achieve an improvement in stretch marks, the drive...
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REARRANGED: An Opera Singer’s Facial Cancer And Life Transposed

4 March 2024 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Rearranged is a wonderfully positive memoir telling of Kathleen Watt’s ordeal through maxillary osteosarcoma. As an early career opera singer in the New York Metropolitan Opera’s chorus, her dreams are derailed and life transformed when this most rare diagnosis hits....

Aura 3D Imaging System

14 November 2024 | Research & Development
Aura 3D Imaging System, an advanced 3D imaging system, is at the forefront of transforming the aesthetics industry through its ability to generate a 3D digital twin of a patient's face and neck.

Agorà 2026 International Congress

15 October 2026 -17 October 2026
Since 1984, Agorà has been a reference point for evidence-based aesthetic medicine, fostering scientific rigour, innovation and safe clinical practice. The Agorà 2026 International Congress, taking place 15–17 October at Allianz MiCo South – Milan Convention Centre, will once again...

The origin of the Children’s Burns Club

1 December 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Burn injuries can affect any of us or our families at any time. A momentary lapse in attention can lead to a lifetime of scarring. Whilst any individual member of a family group can be physically scarred, all the family...

The perfect upper lid blepharoplasty

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The authors share their thoughts on how to achieve the best blepharoplasty results based on their 35 years of experience. Are you a surgeon wishing to offer the best upper lid surgery to your discerning patients? To help chart the...

Cellulite therapy in 2022 – new treatment options making grades for the new year

30 March 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
World-renowned dermatologist Michael H Gold introduces two of the newest FDA-approved modalities for the treatment of the common skin condition cellulite. Cellulite is one of the most common skin concerns for women. It is estimated that between 80-98% of women...

In conversation with Derek Mendonca

3 November 2021 | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Can you tell us a bit about your background and what made you decide on a career as a paediatric plastic surgeon? I was born and raised in Bahrain, in the Middle East. My parents, both from Managlore in India,...

Breast augmentation from a patient perspective

21 June 2022 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
When I was 17 and saw Pamela Anderson on Baywatch I knew I wanted to have breast implants. A plastic surgeon had an office nearby so I went to find out more. The woman who spoke with me was lovely,...

HOW I DO IT - Er:YAG laser ablation for enhanced lesion removal

10 February 2026 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Ablative lasers, such as CO2 and Er:YAG, may be regarded as superior to traditional surgical techniques – elliptical excision, curettage, cautery and cryotherapy – because they provide greater precision and uniformity in lesion removal. This enhanced accuracy translates into improved...