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Lower facial rejuvenation

5 June 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The author outlines the anatomical changes of the lower face in meticulous detail, supported by current literature, and accurately describes the senescent skeletal and deep fat compartment changes of the mid face and how these can impact on the presentation...

Vulvar rejuvenation

1 August 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The author explores the concept of vulvar rejuvenation; an increasingly popular area of treatment within the non-surgical aesthetic sector, describing a number of clinical presentations and treatment modalities. Equally, the author acknowledges that surgical vaginal rejuvenation procedures are well established...

Maximising treatment outcomes with skin peels

5 October 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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...

The role of the maxillo-facial surgeon in the management of skull base malignancy

1 June 2014 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Whilst ablative surgery remains the principal treatment option for head and neck malignancy, the skull base is the last frontier. The complex anatomy, supreme functionality of the brain, and varied pathology provokes many a detailed discussion in the multidisciplinary team...

Focus on Cosmeceuticals: Skin anatomy and photoageing

1 April 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin anatomy The skin of the face provides crucial functions of temperature regulation, reparative functions following injury, facial expression, protective mechanisms against infection and ultraviolet radiation, as well as sensory perception. The integument consists of two principle layers, the epidermis...

Life-transforming reconstructive surgery onboard floating hospital gives new hope to burn survivors in sub-Saharan Africa

18 October 2024 | reconstructive, surgery, charity, international, patient stories, Africa, paediatric, children
Gamai from Guinea was a one-year-old when she suffered a horrific burn accident. With no access to medical care, her family were forced to watch as her skin contracted around her arms and hands, leaving her unable to perform basic...

Bone augmentation for dental implant surgery

1 October 2016 | | PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Crawford Gray, Dental Implant Clinician in Aberdeen, demonstrates how the development of grafting materials and techniques has allowed an improved aesthetic outcome from dental implant surgery. The provision of dental implants has become an accepted part of patient care, encompassing...

Is rhinoplasty still a plastic surgery procedure?

3 April 2025 | | PMFA - Rhinoplasty, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
As a result of the rationing of healthcare in the NHS and the treatment of nasal trauma by other specialties, there is anecdotal evidence that current plastic surgery trainees have less exposure to rhinoplasty procedures. This article explores the issue...

The need for resilience as an aesthetic practitioner

10 February 2026 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Resilience has been generally described as “the process of negotiating, managing and adapting to significant sources of stress or trauma” [1]. However, it may also be described as a personality trait, indicating that the individual has the human ability to...

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...

The uses of BTX-A in maxillofacial surgery

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
Botulinum toxin type A has many uses in maxillofacial surgery. This article will cover its uses in the treatment of Frey’s syndrome, myofascial pain, masseteric muscle hypertrophy and sialorrhoea. Other uses relevant to maxillofacial practice but not covered in this...

Genioplasty

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Dentistry, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
With the chin playing a vital part in facial harmony, genioplasty can have a hugely positive impact on patients’ self-esteem and quality of life. The authors share their expertise in the optimal techniques when performing an osseous genioplasty. The perception...