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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...

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,...

Redefining aesthetic treatments with precision imaging

12 November 2025 | Research & Development
The demand for natural, patient-specific aesthetic treatments continues to grow, requiring practitioners to deliver results that are both measurable and harmonious. Aura provides a new dimension in aesthetic medicine with its advanced 3D imaging technology, designed to elevate the precision...

Dr Preema London launches BTL EXOMIND™

12 November 2025
Dr Preema London launches BTL EXOMIND™ at Park Lane Clinic: A groundbreaking, medication-free approach to mental wellness Dr Preema London Clinic launched the innovative BTL EXOMIND™ treatment with a dedicated press day, introducing health, wellness and aesthetics media to ExoTMS™,...

Lipofilling for scar improvement

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Since Coleman et al. in 1991 reported on lipofilling, numerous applications have been reported; these include but are not limited to contour restoration, lip augmentation and wrinkle therapy. There have also been some one-off reports of improvements in scars following...

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 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...

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 - 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...

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...

The role of expert witnesses in miscarriages of justice

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
‘Expert’ witnesses sometimes make mistakes. Great weight is often placed on expert evidence. The more esoteric the area of expertise, the greater the possibility of error. It follows that expert evidence sometimes leads to miscarriages of justice. Plastic surgery is...