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Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (Part 19) - The judge fails...

21 March 2022 |
The Judge continues in her ‘Reasons for Sentencing’ and refers to the expert opinion of Dr Jimmy Chan. I have already indicated the lack of veracity when it comes to matters of fact with Dr Chan. Now we an opportunity to consider the validity of his opinion.

COVID-19: thoughts from an Edinburgh plastic surgeon

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life. Ken Stewart, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Special Advisor for The PMFA Journal, outlines for us how his own plastic surgery department has adapted to the crisis. What did you do...

OPINION - Raising awareness of the dangers of local anaesthetic misuse in aesthetic procedures

3 October 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This article will explore local anaesthesia (LA) and how its misuse can have severe negative consequences. We will also look into how we can address this important issue and help make the industry safer for patients. In the last few...

Oral supplementation for skin health and rejuvenation

1 December 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Lauren Jamieson explores the increasing evidence behind the role of supplements in skin health – an exciting development in the world of aesthetic medicine. The fact that lifestyle factors – and diet most especially – have a profound influence on...

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.

Unveiling Sculpt&Shape: revolutionizing aesthetic treatments

4 September 2024
Sculpt&Shape represents a breakthrough in radiofrequency technology, meticulously designed to...

HoneyComb™ Lift - Revolutionizing Non-Invasive Face and Neck Laser Tightening

14 March 2025
In the evolving field of aesthetic medicine, Fotona’s HoneyComb™ Lift is setting a new standard for non-invasive face and neck laser tightening. With its unique features, this cutting-edge protocol enhances skin laxity, improves overall skin quality, and ensures a comfortable,...

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...

In conversation with Dr Ibrahim Galadari

19 December 2018 | | PMFA - Dermatology
You are internationally recognised in the world of dermatology – what led you to into this field? Many doctors think about different specialties when they graduate from medical school. For myself, it was actually already my hobby to look at...

Laser and light based hair removal

1 April 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Laser hair removal is a popular, and constantly evolving, treatment. Professor Paolo Bonan and colleagues provide us with a comprehensive overview and some ‘top tips’ for how to make the procedure as safe and effective as possible. Hair removal, also...

Introducing CMAC: Your partner in patient safety

16 October 2025 | charity, aesthetics, medico-legal, litigation, guidelines
The Complications in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC) is a membership organisation with over 1000 members from over 27 countries worldwide. We have recently achieved Charitable Status. Founded in 2020 to establish international collaboration in the interests of providing quality education...

In conversation with Miriam Martinez Callejas: an insight into compounding

18 July 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
In this conversation Miriam Martinez Callejas, a pharmacist and founder of Roseway Labs, chats to PMFA Editor, Andrew Burd, about the intricacies of compounding pharmaceuticals and how it can support both practitioners and patients. Miriam Martinez Callejas, Superintendent Pharmacist and...