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The AMWC 2024 awards

27 March 2024 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Recognising innovation and excellence in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine, this prestigious competition rewards the best physicians and companies in the global medical aesthetic market.The winners were announced yesterday at the AMWC Congress in Monaco. The PMFA Journal team would like...

Facial nerve injuries in fixing mandibular condylar fractures

13 August 2015 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The commonest fracture of the mandible is reported in the region of the condyle. Untreated this can lead to shortening of the ramus, facial asymmetry, arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint, impaired mastication and speech. The standard treatment is open reduction...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 12 December 2016

12 December 2016 |
A Death in Hong Kong: an evolving essay and insight into medicine and the law in contemporary Hong Kong (part four). I had found Dr Wong exposing a dying patient for his own vicarious gratification. I had specifically forbidden him...

Liquid Face Lift

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
In recent years aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery have been getting closer. This phenomenon is modifying our approach to patients: aesthetic medicine doctors have increased their range of treatments to include more aggressive methods, while aesthetic surgeons tend to choose...

In conversation with Monika Kavková

4 September 2025 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Dr Monika Kavková. The PMFA team were delighted to chat to Dr Monika Kavková about her career in the aesthetic field and involvement in the Aesthetic Dialogue International Symposium. What led you to choose a career in aesthetic, anti-ageing and...

In conversation with Prof Ashraf Badawi

1 August 2022 | PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to speak with Professor Ashraf Badawi about his distinguished career in dermatology. You are internationally recognised in the field of dermatology – can you tell us a little bit about your background? I come from a scientific...

How I Do It - Treatment of pigmentation and melasma

6 April 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Uneven tone and pigmentation disorders are frequent problems that motivate patients to seek help. The gold standard for treating the majority of these hyperpigmentation changes is the use of a picosecond laser, as the effect is predominantly photomechanical and photochemical,...

How I Do It - Hyperdilute CaHA for the ageing neck

3 October 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) has demonstrated strong biostimulatory effects; increasing collagen and elastin production, while promoting angiogenesis and proteoglycan formation [1]. Consequently, its application as a valuable aesthetic intervention for age-related skin changes is being increasingly adopted. At particular dilutions (when...

Facial rejuvenation with the Profound RF System

1 December 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Ageing of the face has become more noticeable among men and women in the modern world. The new work-from-home environment with more and more online meetings has created surroundings where people see themselves repeatedly on screen and therefore many have...

Synergistic regenerative therapy: Stromal vascular fraction and PICO laser for accelerated wound healing

2 December 2024 | | PMFA - Dermatology
Regenerative medicine stands at the forefront of innovative healthcare, utilising the body’s inherent reparative capacities to address various medical conditions. Within this landscape, stromal vascular fraction (SVF) has gained significant attention for its regenerative prowess. Comprised of mesenchymal / adipose...

How I Do It - Anti-ageing focus: Effectively treating vascular and pigmented lesions with no associated downtime

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
More patients are demanding treatments that require little to no downtime and that have very little noticeable side-effects. It is understandable why patient seek this from a non-surgical aesthetic treatment; however, it can be particularly challenging when looking to treat...

Cleft surgery: outreach not over-reach - You can’t save the world, but you might improve it a little

1 October 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Cleft lip and palate surgery is a life changing event. In many regards the surgery itself is relatively straightforward without major physiological consequences and the opportunity of making an impact for little risk is highly attractive. Medical missions offer the...