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Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 8 Apr 2016

8 April 2016 |
I want to post a question on the FB Group supporting the Junior Doctors over their David and Goliath fight with a juggernaut of blind, self-deceiving or just ignorant, elected members of Parliament. I should say that I am not...

In conversation with Frédéric Braccini

1 December 2023 | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Frédéric Braccini, Facial Plastic Surgeon based in France, about this career highlights and his involvement in the upcoming Corsica Medical Summit. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

Malar mounds and festoons

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Periorbital rejuvenation and blepharoplasty, in particular, are very common procedures nowadays in aesthetic practice. More than 153,000 blepharoplasty procedures were peformed in the USA during 2012. Blepharoplasty can sometimes be a very challenging surgery, especially if the patient presents with...

Off-label cosmetic use of botulinum toxin in the lower face

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Botulinum toxin A (BoNTA) is commonly used as an off-label cosmetic modality to improve the ageing lower face and neck, and may be used as a single line treatment or in combination with other procedures, such as dermal fillers [1]....

Combination treatment with PN-HPT® and croma revitalis®

2 June 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The rise in interest and demand from patient and medical practitioners in skin quality and associated regenerative treatment modalities continues [1]. Polynucleotides, specifically High-Purification Technology (PN-HPT®), are among some of the most popular regenerative medical treatment approaches [2]. The mode...

How I Do It - Laser hair removal: an overview

1 April 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Laser hair removal is the most performed aesthetic procedure worldwide, with a continuous and increasing demand over the last two decades. It was introduced to the market in the early 1990s and several million procedures have been performed since then....

Topical treatment of dermatological concerns during GLP-1 therapy

25 February 2026 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) and combined GLP-1/gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GLP-1/GIP) agonists have emerged in recent years to promote weight loss [1]. The incretin mechanisms of GLP-1 agonists help to regulate blood glucose levels and facilitate satiety, which contributes towards weight...

Converse scalping flap for nasal reconstruction procedures

1 June 2015 | | PMFA - Rhinoplasty
Case report This 78-year-old gentleman underwent excision of basal cell carcinoma overlying the left alar, nasal tip and nasal dorsum. The Converse scalping flap was raised and used to cover the defect. Non-adherent dressing was applied to provide temporary cover...

How I Do It - Buttock augmentation

19 July 2021 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Buttock augmentation is a popular treatment in high demand in South America. As in all aesthetic treatments, gluteal enhancement is not free from risks. Practitioners looking to expand into the gluteal area should know the gluteal anatomy, and they also...

Further thoughts on hymenoplasty

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The interesting and controversial article on hymenoplasty published in the Dec/Jan 16 issue of PMFA News is an example of what can happen when religion and culture clash with modern medicine. In my opinion, medicine and science should be pure...

How I Do It - Single session of 1064nm picosecond laser for ephelides

3 October 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Ephelides is a common pigmentary problem which can appear on all skin types. Ephelides treatment usually involves 532 nm Nd:YAG laser and comes with a certain period of downtime and side-effects such as post- inflammatory hyperpigmentation. With the new StarWalker®...

How developments in maxillofacial surgery have contributed to improved quality of life for patients

1 October 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The patient perspective, functional outcomes and morbidity are key factors that influence ‘quality of life’ [1,2]. There are many examples of how developments in oral and maxillofacial surgery have improved the outcome and ‘quality of life’ for patients with head,...