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Integrating lifestyle factors into aesthetic practice

19 March 2021 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic will long be remembered as the most significant global disaster of recent times. As its effects have been observed and investigated there has been an increased focus and attention drawn to lifestyle and how this can impact...

Supplement use in cosmetic facial surgery

1 December 2013 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
This objective of this study was to report the incidence of dietary supplement use in facial cosmetic surgery patients in the United States. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and some have been known...

OPINION - Impact of the Paterson Inquiry on the cosmetic and aesthetics sector

2 August 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
On 15 December 2022, The Department of Health and Social Care published the ‘Government response to the independent inquiry report into the issues raised by former surgeon Ian Paterson: 12-month implementation progress update’. The reference documents (which apply to England)...

Using growth factors in skincare protocols to elevate patient results

4 December 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
All patients embarking on an aesthetic journey should be introduced to the importance of skin and why a healthy skin canvas is fundamental in producing the best possible surgical and non-surgical results. Investing in a carefully curated skincare regime can...

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...

How I Do It - Facial peeling using retinol peel

10 October 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
An established body of literature acknowledges the efficacy and safety profile of retinoids (a family of compounds derived from vitamin A), in treating a variety of textural skin concerns, such as, coarseness, rhytides, pigmentation, enlarged pores, photodamage and inhibition of...

Biostimulation and aesthetic regeneration: a unified perspective on the future of facial rejuvenation

11 February 2026 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This article presents an exploration of two major philosophies in modern aesthetic medicine: biostimulation and aesthetic regeneration. The article examines how each approach contributes to tissue vitality, how they differ in mechanism and depth of action, and how their strategic...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 9 December 2016

9 December 2016 |
A Death in Hong Kong: an evolving essay and insight into medicine and the law in contemporary Hong Kong (part three). In the ensuing few months I came up with this idea of an Institute of Aesthetic Medicine. Chris Howse?...

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) 2023 Free Laser and Ultrasound Clinic – Greece

10 June 2023
The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation’s (VBF) Free Laser Clinics are aimed at delivering much-needed access to early intervention for individuals and families living with a vascular birthmark, anomaly and / or related syndrome (VBARS) in the United States and abroad. In...

Perceptions and Deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 3 August 2016

3 August 2016 |
Whistle blowing. What is it? Fascinating discussion with Chris Day, the Junior Doctor in the UK who is challenging the execution of the law in this sensitive area of employment contracts (http://54000doctors.org). More of that later, but just to note,...

How I Do It - Otoplasty

1 February 2017 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Otoplasty techniques to correct ear prominence can be broadly divided in two categories. Suturing techniques and scoring or weakening techniques. Suturing is the approach we prefer, due to more predictable results and less occurrence of non-correctable complications. Suturing techniques involve...

How I Do It - Thin lips – remodelling with hyaluronic acid

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Volumetric changes in treating thin lips remain a challenge for all aesthetic medical practitioners. Obtaining an optimum result requires a good knowledge of facial anatomy, an excellent injection technique and adequate and careful patient selection. With inappropriate patient choice, even...