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A challenging new year

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
2016 arrived with enthusiastic celebrations although these were more muted in some parts of the world due to local and regional difficulties. As we started to look towards the inevitable return to work in the UK, we heard of the...

When does a non-surgical procedure fall within the scope of CQC registration? An update on cogged PDO thread lifts

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In December 2018 the CQC ruled that any healthcare professional performing thread lifting now has to meet its full requirements for surgical procedures. Dr Bea Brookes takes a look at the decision. Non-surgical thread lift with dissolving threads has been...

Risks and benefits of sunlight exposure

1 December 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author provides a timely summary of recently published National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) (2016) guidance regarding the risks and benefits of sunlight exposure and capturing the challenges which face healthcare professionals in communicating key messages focusing...

The role of bacterial biofilms in aesthetic medicine prioritising prevention

3 June 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The author provides an overview of literature pertaining to the complex and specialist subject of biofilms that may occur in aesthetic medicine. A brief overview is presented concerning the pathophysiology of biofilms with some discussion concerning differential presentations; early and...

Sun protection is essential to prevent skin cancer and premature ageing

1 February 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author gives a brief outline of the key functions of skin with a rationale for why sun care and protection is so important, which is referenced with current guidelines relating to sun exposure and vitamin D. The risks of...

Delays in oral cancer

2 December 2019 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
This is a review from Canada where they attempt to relate the delays in oral cancer presentation to treatment and the impact on stage, diagnosis and survival. They recognise that potentially the most significant delay is between the patient first...

Vam Vaia

7 January 2025 | Research & Development, Company Profiles
With over 10 years of experience in the industry, our mission is to support companies on their growth path through tailor-made marketing and communication strategies.

In Conversation with Dr Tristan Mehta

9 May 2024 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We were pleased to have the opportunity to speak to Dr Tristan Mehta, Founder and CEO of Harley Academy, a leading postgraduate training provider of higher education in aesthetic medicine within the UK. Dr Tristan Mehta. What led you to...

CCR 2023

19 October 2023 -20 October 2023
Join the future of Medical Aesthetics at CCR 2023 Brought to you by Aesthetics and dedicated to raising industry standards and driving innovation, CCR focuses on training practitioners and championing evidence-based research. Taking place at ExCeL, London, discover world-class educational...

A review of plasma medicine

1 February 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Oculoplastic
The author investigates the efficacy and tolerability of plasma treatments and asks what the future might hold in this field. Plasma medicine, a new and revolutionary technology to aesthetics, utilises the physical process of sublimation for therapeutic purposes. Non-surgical clinical...

AestheticSource Launches DermProtect Barrier Defense™

30 April 2025 | Research & Development
AestheticSource has introduced DermProtect Barrier Defense™, a new intensive moisturising cream from Revision Skincare®, designed to provide deep, long-lasting hydration while restoring and protecting the skin’s natural barrier. Ideal for dry to very dry, sensitive, and mature skin, this advanced...

Mercy Ships’ hope and healing in Madagascar

1 April 2016 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Since my last article on the mission of the Mercy Ships in 2013, the current vessel, the Africa Mercy has continued to bring hope and healing to the people of West Africa. Having completed a very successful eight-month visit to...