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How I Do It - Optimising lymphatic recovery following abdominoplasty: The role of advanced postoperative MLD

As abdominoplasty procedures increasingly combine rectus plication and liposuction, patient recovery relies on more than wound care alone. For surgeons and recovery specialists alike, understanding how lymphatic function supports optimal healing is essential. Integrating advanced manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) within...

Mercy Mission: all aboard with Mercy Ships off the coast of West Africa

Countries along the coast of West Africa are amongst the poorest in the world. Extreme levels of poverty often lead to poor outcomes or fatalities in many medical conditions that would be eminently treatable, with good outcomes in more developed...

Introducing Jetpeel Ayurveda

The Ultimate Holistic Skincare Solution Ancient Healing Meets Cutting-Edge Technology for Radiant, Balanced Skin The power of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing tradition, has been seamlessly combined with JetPeel’s advanced aesthetic technology to create JetPeel Ayurveda – a groundbreaking, non-invasive...

Significance of exterior capsular spread in a clinically negative neck

This is a retrospective paper from Zagreb of 61 patients with a clinically T1-T3 N0 squamous cell carcinoma undergoing primary surgical treatment. All patients had a level I-IIII/IV elective neck dissection. Those who had adverse histological features, including extracapsular spread,...

Body Contouring and Liposuction: Expert Consult

The authors, in the Preface of Body Contouring and Liposuction, acknowledge that this challenging and constantly evolving branch of plastic surgery lies at a unique intersection of “surgical skill, artistry and new technology”. Their book aims to deconstruct and simplify...

A superbly readable review of cleft orthognathics

It is a long time since I had any involvement with cleft surgery, but I do occasionally encounter cleft patients (presenting with other things), and trainees who will soon be asked to give a reasonable account of things that they...

Nasal deformity following CPAP injury

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is commonly used as a non-invasive alternative to endotracheal intubation and tracheotomy, to provide respiratory support to very low birth weight (VLBW) (<1500g) neonates. Nasal injury is a well recognised complication and figures quoted...

In conversation with Annalisa Calisti

We were delighted to catch up with renowned vascular surgeon, Dr Annalisa Calisti, about her career highlights and involvement in SIME (the Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine). Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the...

How I Do It - Treating acne and acne scarring in all skin types

I use the Aerolase Neo Elite, which is a 650 microsecond, 1064 NdYag laser, to treat inflammatory acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory erythema, and rolling acne scars in skin types I-VI. This laser has revolutionised the way I treat acne in...

Maximising treatment outcomes with skin peels

The author provides a comprehensive overview of skin peels as one of the main treatment options for the improvement of photodamage, hyperpigmentation and mild acne, whilst reinforcing that aesthetic practitioners have a responsibility to inform patients of all the available...

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

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...

Cutting it fine online: social media and reputation management on the web

Social media is an amazing tool which, in its finest form, can be utilised to heighten your profile, increase brand awareness, promote your services, and fruitfully interact with colleagues, patients and the public. It is important, however, to remember that...