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How I Do It - Skin tightening: Fotona 4D protocol

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Skin tightening, especially on the face, is currently one of the most common aesthetic procedures. There are many approaches to facial skin tightening, many of them executed with various energy-based devices, such as lasers, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices, all of...

How I Do It - Lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid

5 August 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Marta Duarte takes us through her technique for lip augmentation, from patient selection to aftercare. Lips are considered extremely important for maintaining the overall facial aesthetics. It is no surprise that today, lip augmentation procedures have become the most sought-after...

How I Do It - Body contouring using truSculpt® flex

7 December 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The truSculpt® flex is a ‘next generation’ electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device that has been cleared by the FDA for strengthening, firming, and toning the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, as well as improving posture and reducing back pain by up...

How I Do It - Anti-ageing focus: Effectively treating vascular and pigmented lesions with no associated downtime

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
More patients are demanding treatments that require little to no downtime and that have very little noticeable side-effects. It is understandable why patient seek this from a non-surgical aesthetic treatment; however, it can be particularly challenging when looking to treat...

An open letter to young plastic surgeons (from an old UK plastic surgeon)

1 October 2015 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
You are in a specialty that is second to none – you can use your skills to improve the quality of life of your patients, whether they have cancer, congenital abnormalities or damage caused by trauma. Most (90%) plastic surgery...

Periocular burns: a literature review of classification, management protocols and outcomes of treatment

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
The author provides a review of the current literature regarding the principles of classification, management protocols of acute ocular and periocular burns and the role of the burn and oculoplastic surgeon involved in their care. More than two-thirds of facial...

Merz Aesthetics® launches the new indication for RADIESSE® as an aesthetic injectable

6 March 2024 | Research & Development
In the EU, Merz Aesthetics® has announced the approval for Radiesse® to treat the décolleté area. Radiesse® is a regenerative biostimulator with calcium hydroxylapatite capable of regenerating multiple components of the skin tissue, resulting in...

In conversation with Firas Al-Niaimi

23 July 2020 | PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Firas Al-Niaimi about his career. You are internationally recognised in the fields of Mohs surgery, lasers and dermatology – can you tell us a little bit about your background? I grew up...

Neck rejuvenation: Combining botulinum toxin type A and hyaluronic acid booster

4 December 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Ageing of the neck is multifactorial and often more challenging to treat than facial ageing. The dermis of the neck is thinner, containing less collagen and elastin, leading to reduced structural integrity and elasticity. Fewer sebaceous glands result in dry,...

Combination treatment with PN-HPT® and croma revitalis®

2 June 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The rise in interest and demand from patient and medical practitioners in skin quality and associated regenerative treatment modalities continues [1]. Polynucleotides, specifically High-Purification Technology (PN-HPT®), are among some of the most popular regenerative medical treatment approaches [2]. The mode...

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
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...

Addressing forgotten areas: Combining HA’s and polynucleotides for ageing hands

3 October 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
When it comes to treating our patients, the most forgotten areas I see are the neck and hands. The hands are prone to premature ageing as they are exposed to many factors and suffer from volume loss, age spots, dry...