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Managing photodamage

The authors explore components of skin ageing, discussing extrinsic as well as intrinsic factors, with the focus upon the process of photoageing. The anatomy of the epidermis is discussed, supported by diagrams, in relation to extrinsic factors inducing photodamage, in...

Management of post-acne scarring

The author provides a detailed discussion of acne scarring, underpinned by statistics, reflecting the current prevalence. The pathogenesis of acne scarring, different types of scars and severe psychological impact are explored with emphasis on providing evidence-based treatments in aesthetic practice....

Treatments for hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a challenging, multifactorial and complex skin disorder affecting many individuals. The techniques and products described are based upon the author’s own clinical experience in treating hyperpigmentation and emphasises the importance of seeking specialist advice during a face to...

BCAM Annual Conference 2025

BCAM are thrilled to announce that their 2025 Conference will be hosted at the Pullman St Pancras Hotel, a venue that offers enhanced transport links for delegates, speakers, and sponsors. This new location also allows the introduction of an exciting...

AIME Congress 2025

By Andrew Burd, The PMFA Journal Editor and retired plastic surgeon. The Aesthetic Innovation and Medicine Excellence (AIME) conference for 2025 was held over two glorious days in June at the Palais des Congres in Paris; a beautiful city often...

BAS 2025 Sclerotherapy Conference

The British Association of Sclerotherapists’ (BAS) 2025 conference will take place on 20 May 2025 at Dorney Lake near Windsor. Encompassing both foam and microsclerotherapy this is the only UK conference that brings together phlebologists, vascular surgeons and nurses, interventional...

Candela ACE Symposium: Aesthetic Excellence

Candela UK & Ireland are delighted to announce the first-ever Candela ACE Symposium in the UK, set to take place on Saturday 16 November 2024 at The Bloomsbury Hotel in London. This much-anticipated event promises a day of unparalleled learning,...

Medical Aesthetic Injectable Summit (MAIS)

The Medical Aesthetic Injectable Summit (MAIS)From Thinkin by Dr. Benjamin Ascher Welcome to the inaugural Injectable Summit 2024 (MAIS 2024), a gathering that’s never happened in our profession before! This summit is dedicated to all leaders in the medical aesthetic...

Could a technology from the past change skin disinfection for the future?

It wouldn’t be unreasonable to argue that the field of medicine has seen some of the most significant scientific advances of the past 100 years: the cracking of genetic coding, the advances in pharmacology, the development of biopharmaceuticals and the...

Aesthethic Medicine – International Dialogue on the Relationship Between Medicine, Beauty, and Ethics

This landmark publication presents a compelling, multifaceted dialogue on the evolving ethical landscape of aesthetic medicine. Curated by an esteemed panel of international experts, it provides a much-needed exploration of how aesthetic practice must adapt in response to technological advancements,...

Factors influencing a career choice in plastic surgery as a UK medical student

The medical school curriculum is increasingly focusing on the role of a general practitioner, which has resulted in medical students having reduced exposure to surgical specialties. There has been a longstanding concern that plastic surgery teaching and exposure in the...

How I Do It - Laser-assisted submental liposuction

The author shares a low risk, minimally invasive procedure that offers excellent aesthetic results. Liposuction of the submental and jowl regions is a low risk outpatient procedure that gives a profound aesthetic result. Since the late 1960s, the techniques have...