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Efficacy of radiofrequency technology in the treatment of aesthetic indications

1 February 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The authors present a clear description of the mechanics of how radiofrequency (RF) was initially developed, supported by a detailed overview of some of the more common RF devices, including their mode of action and applications. The authors include a...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 18) - The judge fails at maths

14 March 2022 |
I was troubled by the Judge's response and wondered what a mathematician would have thought of it. So, the following emails ensued:

Ethical expert reports by CAPSCO

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
One of the most stressful days for a surgeon is when a letter marked 'Confidential' comes through the letter box. A firm of solicitors or a complaint manager from a regulatory body such as the General Medical Council or the...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 26) - Time To Sum Up

6 June 2022 |
It is a little over six months ago that I began these blogs and now I am beginning the stage of summing up.

A review of burns in patients over the age of 90

13 August 2015 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The authors share their results looking at a retrospective review of burns in patients over the age of 90 in a 15-year period from 1998 to 2013 from a single regional burns centre (Pinderfields Hospital, UK). Twenty-two patients were identified...

AlloDerm for correction of lower lid retraction

1 August 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic
This is a retrospective review of 95 eyes of 54 patients undergoing orbital decompression for Graves’ orbitopathy. All patients had a swinging eyelid approach across the whole of the lower lid. Thirty-six eyes also had insertion of a 0.3mm thick...

Natural lifting effect and skin rejuvenation with biphasic medical peeling combined with microneedling

3 October 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin ageing affects the supporting structures of the skin along with the epidermal tissue. Collagen development slows down, and the ability to bind water decreases, the skin becomes thinner and more sensitive. Microcirculation, oxygen supply, fat content and hydration are...

Eden Aesthetics appoints Gudiya Patel as key opinion leader

24 April 2025 | Research & Development
Leading aesthetic distributor Eden Aesthetics is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned wellness expert Gudiya Patel as a JetPeel KOL. With over 15 years of experience in health and cosmetics, Gudiya will collaborate with Eden Aesthetics to enhance industry...

World's first 3D-printed personalised breast tissue regenerative implants successfully used in real clinical practice

2 May 2025 | breast surgery, implants, news, research, innovation, technology, international
Dr Mohamed Lofty Hamed has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of cosmetic surgery, performing the world’s first real-world clinical case of breast augmentation using 3D-printed, personalised implants. Unlike previous and current efforts, which were confined to experimental settings...

The First World War and the Development of Facial Surgery

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial surgery has a history stretching to antiquity, but its success depended on luck until medical science had advanced enough to deal with three major issues – infection, surgical shock from blood loss and good anaesthesia. It was not until...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 15) – Duty of Care

16 February 2022 |
Just to recap; I have been looking at the Reasons for Sentence in the case of HKSAR and Kwan Hau chi, Vanessa. The verdict had been declared: “guilty”. Now, on 4 October 2021, the Hon D’Almada Remedios J is going to present her review of the case and the factors she has taken into account when deciding the sentence. I am referring to an official document which is in the public domain. The case reference is HCCC 200/2018. It is a shameful document, but we must all share in that shame.

We need to talk about amputation – a difficult conversation in the developing world

21 July 2020 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
What do you do when a patient refuses amputation? The author shares various cases and outlines her team’s approach to this scenario in Gaza. What to do when a patient refuses amputation for a severely damaged lower limb that will...