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How I Do It - Two-Point Eye Lift™: HA dermal fillers for infraorbital rejuvenation

1 April 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic
The key to maintaining a youthful appearance is often found in restoring a well-defined periorbital area, characterised by healthy tissue volume (fullness) in the infraorbital region and a clear eyelid crease devoid of excess skin. The use of hyaluronic acid...

Peeling away the years: bespoke framework technique for using Definisse™ Peel Program from RELIFE in acne

4 December 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is the most common potentially scarring skin condition seen in dermatology and general practice. A recent network metanalysis [1] confirmed the efficacy of oral pharmacological therapies but questioned the consistency of effect of topical agents and peels. Factors...

Aesthetic restoration following GLP-1 agonist–induced facial volume loss

3 October 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®) have significantly improved the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes, providing effective weight loss and cardiometabolic benefits. However, as their use becomes more widespread, there has been an increase in...

How I Do It - A novel method obviating the need to proceed to second stage autologous skin grafting in selected burned patients resurfaced with Integra™

13 February 2026 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
A survivor of large full thickness skin burns will have suffered for months during repeated grafting surgeries to heal, yet real recovery will take years, if at all, because of the inevitable physical and mental challenges. Time spent on the...

Immediate versus delayed post mastectomy breast reconstruction

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The authors review and analyse the current literature comparing the psychosocial outcomes of immediate versus delayed post mastectomy breast reconstruction. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and has a lifetime incidence of one in nine. Mastectomy may...

A short overview of the evolution of botulinum toxin type A formulations

1 June 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum [1]. BoNT-A has been used for various therapeutic and aesthetic purposes, including the treatment of muscle disorders, chronic pain and facial wrinkles [2-4]. Over the...

Perceptions and Deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 5 October 2016

5 October 2016 |
And there was me thinking Hong Kong is in a bit of a political mess! What an extraordinary few weeks in the UK as far as medicine is concerned. After months of insisting that he, The Right Honorable Jeremy Hunt,...

EAFPS 2023: 46th Annual Meeting

14 September 2023 -17 September 2023 | ENTA - ENT
Dario Bertossi presenting the conference bell to Alwyn D’Souza, starting a new tradition. Riccardo Nocini, EAFPS Fellow. The 46th annual meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) was held at the iconic Palazzo della Gran Guardia in...

In conversation with Derek Mendonca

3 November 2021 | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Can you tell us a bit about your background and what made you decide on a career as a paediatric plastic surgeon? I was born and raised in Bahrain, in the Middle East. My parents, both from Managlore in India,...

Rare grapefruit-sized tumour removed from behind two-year-old's ear

3 November 2025 | international, charity
A two-year-old girl from Madagascar has received free life-changing surgery after a benign tumour weighing 280g was removed by the Christian international healthcare charity, Mercy Ships. Without the timely surgery, the tumour would have continued to grow, putting pressure on...

Facial veins – diagnosis and treatment options

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Facial veins can be treated with a wide range of aesthetic and surgical procedures. Victoria Smith and Professor Mark Whiteley, both experts in the area, provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and the different treatment options available. Patients with unwanted...

The impact of 21st century stressors and lifestyle factors on skin ageing

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Skin appearance and health play a significant role in everyone’s life and confidence, particularly in today’s 21st century lifestyle and the associated stressors promoting skin ageing. The skin is a dynamic organ, showing apparent signs of ageing and damage, which...