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Revirgination is not the same as hymenoplasty

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The operation called hymenoplasty is requested by women all over the world before marriage if they have engaged in premarital sex. They think that by undertaking the procedure of hymenoplasty they will regain their lost virginity, a theory that is...

Non-surgical neck rejuvenation – how effective can it get?

11 September 2023
BY DR. PATCHANON ASAWAWORARIT The aging neck undergoes several complex changes as a part of the aging process. These multifaceted changes include physiological adjustments at skin, fat, muscle, and bone levels. Aging causes thinning of the skin, a decrease in...

Botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of allergic & idiopathic rhinitis: The Aller-Tox™ method

17 April 2025 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Hay fever provides a significant burden on the NHS, according to NHS data, approximately 20% of UK residents are hay fever sufferers. Around one fifth of these patients with allergies struggle with the fear of a possible asthma attack [1]....

How I Do It - Healing difficult wounds non-surgically with focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy

6 August 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
A pre-tibial laceration is a common and serious wound, particularly in the elderly where co-morbidity from smoking, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, malnutrition and tissue-paper-thin skin are major influencers of outcome. Degloving injuries may be seen as preterminal events in the...

Vascular complications Part 1: Prevention

7 October 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
- VIDEO CONTENT AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE - Vascular complications from the use of soft tissue fillers can be devastating. In the first of a two-part series (click here for Part 2), the authors discuss how to avoid these adverse...

Combating winter skin

3 February 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
It is well documented that colder temperatures can have detrimental effects on the skin [1]. Individuals living in countries far from the equator, such as northern parts of Europe and North America are exposed to harsh weather during winter months,...

What to look for in new exosome products: A guide to the exosome cosmetic market

4 December 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Exosomes have become increasingly trendy in the cosmeceutical market, not only as the latest buzzword but also in alignment with the growing trend towards natural beauty. By harnessing the regenerative potential of exosomes and incorporating them into daily skincare routines...

Hello and goodbye: changes to The PMFA Journal Editorial Board

3 November 2021
The PMFA Journal team are delighted to welcome three new Specialist Advisors to our Editorial Board, each of whom will broaden our expertise and offer new perspectives to the Journal.

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 17) – A mystery

3 March 2022 |
There are things that we just do not know because it is now too late to find out: what were the oxygen saturation levels, for example? But there are other things we do not know although they are known. Where did Dr Kwan go when she left the operating room?

BACN Autumn Aesthetic Conference 2023: confirmed clinical agenda and featured speakers!

9 August 2023
The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) proudly announces the highly anticipated Autumn Aesthetic Conference 2023 agenda, set to be an engaging and enriching event for professionals in the aesthetics industry.

How I Do It - Treating cellulite: Cellfina

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Cellulite is characterised by the dimpling of the buttocks and thighs which causes an uneven texture of the skin surface. Worldwide, cellulite affects 84 million women. Causes of cellulite include genetics, sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Cellfina targets the structural...

How I Do It - Vaginal rejuvenation - Er:YAG laser therapy

1 October 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
I began doing research in 2010 on vaginal laser tissue induction to achieve vaginal tightening and sexual enhancement. I started noticing an improvement of continence in patients who were leaking. I was very excited about the results and more than...