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How I Do It - Laser hair removal: electrolysis

1 April 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Electrolysis remains the only method of hair removal permitted by law in the UK [1] and USA [2] to be described as permanent. This is distinct from light-based methods which are permitted the description “permanent hair reduction”. Electrolysis is very...

Building trust and the psychology of relationships

1 December 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Award-winning business coach and author, Alan S Adams, shares his key insights into how to build and maintain trust, boost effective working relationships, and enhance business growth. “People buy from people they know, like and trust” – Bob Burg In...

What’s new in treating hypertrophic scars and keloids?

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Dermatology
World renowned dermatologist, Michael H Gold, explains new treatments available in the challenging field of hypertrophic scar and keloid management. The treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids remains one of the most challenging conditions that dermatologists face on a regular...

Liposuction

14 August 2014 |
Liposuction continues to be the number one cosmetic surgical procedure performed world wide. This is a great tribute to Prof Yves-Gerard Illouz, who pioneered the use of suction assisted lipolysis, using blunt cannulae after tissue infiltration. The basic principles are...

NEOSTRATA® unveils groundbreaking MicroDiPeptide²²⁹® Technology

1 September 2025 | Research & Development
The next generation of skin rejuvenation NEOSTRATA®, a pioneer in dermatological skincare innovation, proudly introduces MicroDiPeptide²²⁹®, a cutting-edge peptide technology designed to visibly lift, firm, and sculpt the skin. The result of over eight years of molecule development, this breakthrough...

Choosing a 3D printer for reconstructive surgery

1 October 2016 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
3D printing was first developed in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until the early 2010s that the additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology advanced enough to become available to those outside of specialist laboratories. 3D printing has also begun to...

A history of the Asia Pacific Burn Association

5 September 2019 |
To accompany his Newsround report on the 12th APBC meeting in the October/November issue, Editor Andrew Burd shares the story of how the APBA was set up.

How I Do It - Surgical approach to facial palsy – lengthening the temporalis myoplasty

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
In cases of long-established facial palsy, one of the main problems faced by patients is the inability to smile. In this situation, consideration should be given to facial reanimation (smile) surgery. In most cases of chronic facial palsy new muscles...

Polynucleotides: A scientific explanation

4 December 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. Introduction and background This article offers an objective analysis of a new...

Is patient masking leading to an increase in post-op infection after eyelid surgery?

21 October 2020 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facemasks or face coverings in the clinical setting has become necessary. It is important to recognise that facemasks can be a source of infection after eye surgery and consider ways to minimise...