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Update on Topical Photodynamic Therapy

6 January 2014 |
As a nurse involved in providing a specialist dermatology service I was invited to attend a continuing professional development (CPD) accredited study day at The University of Hertfordshire on an update for topical photodynamic therapy (PDT). The agenda was comprehensive...

Gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma

13 October 2025 | | medico-legal, hypoxia, blog, Andrew Burd, Vanessa Kwan
Three years ago, I concluded a multi-part blog series looking at a case of gross negligence manslaughter in Hong Kong. The specific case related to a doctor who had operated on a patient who tragically died some 40 minutes after...

Perforator Flaps – Anatomy, Technique, & Clinical Application (2nd Edition)

2 April 2015 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The two-volume second edition of this great work is simply an essential component of all good plastic surgery libraries, both as an inspiring read and a valuable reference. The second edition mirrors the first in its basic structure and layout,...

The efficacy of polynucleotide injections in aesthetic medicine: a review

26 March 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Polynucleotide (PN) injections have gained significant attention in aesthetic medicine due to their beneficial effects on the skin, hair, and other tissues. This review explores the current evidence supporting the use of PN injections for various aesthetic concerns. Introduction Aesthetic...

Glow like a queen

1 September 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Dr Vincent Wong explains why skin health is particularly important when it comes to treating drag queens and how to help them glow. In an era of gender fluidity, facial masculinisation and feminisation treatments are rising in popularity. As we...

A comparison of academic output of Welsh burns and plastic surgery trainees pre- and mid-COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

3 February 2023 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the work of doctors worldwide, with surgical resources being diverted and non-emergency surgeries postponed. With surgical activity at 33.6% of expected levels in 2020, this sudden, vast decrease in surgical activity may have granted some...

Combination therapy for PIH in skin of colour

3 October 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is very common in skin of colour with up to 65% of African, Hispanic, and Asian populations experiencing symptoms from acne and up to 90% of patients experiencing symptoms from pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) [1,2]. PIH can be...

Treatment of chrono and photoageing with combined light sources

1 February 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin ageing depends on various intrinsic (chronological) and extrinsic (ambiental) factors: chrono and photoageing changes include wrinkles, abnormal pigmentation, skin laxity and telangiectasia. The Nordlys™ system is a multi-platform device that incorporates dual-filtering Selective Waveband Technology (SWT®) and two fractional,...

A Eulogy for James Partridge

3 September 2020 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
James Partridge died on 16 August 2020. He was a truly remarkable person and I would like to share my sadness at his passing and why I held him in such high personal esteem. We started life just a few...

In Conversation with Dr Wang Xiaolu

3 April 2024 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to interview Dr/Professor Wang Xiaolu, Founder and Chair of the International Medicine of Anti-aging & Aesthetics Congress (IMAAC ZIYALAN), about her background and plans for this year’s congress. What motivated you to participate in international medical aesthetics...

Lipoedema awareness – the current state of play

5 September 2023 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Why do we need awareness? Around 40% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Yet, within that 40% statistic, is a sub-set of women for whom that is not the full story. They suffer from a condition called...

Aesthetic restoration following GLP-1 agonist–induced facial volume loss

3 October 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®) have significantly improved the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes, providing effective weight loss and cardiometabolic benefits. However, as their use becomes more widespread, there has been an increase in...