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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...

How I Do It - Anti-ageing focus: Combination therapy for treating the ageing neck

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The neck, decolletage and hands used to be the forgotten areas but with advancements in technology and homecare we can now treat these areas with little downtime and efficacious results. Most patients who visit me for a neck consultation will...

How I Do It - Er:YAG treatment for eyebrow tail elevation and upper eyelid rejuvenation

3 August 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Dermatology
Following patient demand for eyebrow tail elevation inspired by the ‘Foxy eye’ trend, we have developed this protocol using the Fotona VectorLift technique with hyperstacking of Smooth Mode pulses, to produce a non-invasive enhancement of periocular aesthetics for patients who...

Medico-legal Forum (Laser/Polydioxanone)

1 June 2017 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The PMFA Journal and Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance have teamed up to provide a series of articles that will give examples of claims that occur from different procedures. Conclusion to the previous case Last issue’s Medico-Legal Forum discussed a case...

Focus on Plasma: Total rejuvenation of the face with plasma device

1 June 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The use of plasma energy is a new concept in anti-ageing and aesthetic medicine. Since it has been introduced in the aesthetic field, many studies have been conducted to try and understand the effects on collagen synthesis which may explain...

Chin augmentation: filler versus prosthesis

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Over recent years, aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery have become closer and more combined in daily practice. There is also a gradual shift, with aesthetic doctors performing more invasive techniques, whereas plastic surgeons are also, whenever possible, moving to less...

Melasma treatment – what have we achieved in 42 years?

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Melasma is a hyperpigmentation disorder which has been the subject of intense research over the last 40 years. As yet no definitive therapeutic strategy has been demonstrated to eradicate it or to avoid relapse. The author provides an up to...

Croma-Pharma UK Launches “Spring Clean” Campaign to Support Clinics with Complimentary Homecare Kit

17 April 2025 | Research & Development
Buy multiple Croma PolyPhil™ products and receive Croma detox face masks, Jade Rollers, and SkinadeMD® INsupport™ Sachets free of charge. The changing season is the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate your skin — and your clinic offering. Croma-Pharma UK...

In conversation with Mr Marc Pacifico (2019)

3 September 2019 | PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to chat to Mr Marc Pacifico, BAAPS Council Member, about his career in plastic surgery and plans for this year’s Annual Meeting. You are internationally recognised in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery – can you tell...

New IPL technology as treatment for melasma

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Background Melasma is an acquired refractory pigmented skin disease. It is a complex multifactorial disorder and its pathogenesis has not yet been fully elucidated. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, sun exposure, stress, medications, and pregnancy. Melasma is divided into three...

How I Do It - Skin tightening with bipolar radiofrequency system

6 July 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin tightening procedures occupy an important place in the practice of aesthetic medicine. Physicians have a big choice of energy-based devices (EBD) and sometimes it is difficult to find the right one. Profound Personally, I prefer to use Profound which...

The principle of construction in teaching complex anatomy

3 October 2025 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
The construction sequence in head and neck anatomy. The human body is anatomically complex, and this makes the teaching of human anatomy, at the outset, a tricky exercise. Add to this the fact that there are areas where the density...