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Ultrastructural changes in keloid scars
One of the most intriguing and infuriating problems confronting plastic surgeons is the occurrence of hypertrophic and keloid scars, in some patients – particularly black Africans – but not in others. Many theories have been proposed regarding the cause of...
The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap in intraoral reconstruction
There can be little disagreement that a groin flap, or one of its derivatives, can leave behind a scar which is without problems (except, perhaps to a pole dancer). Thus popularisation of such a flap is much to be desired,...Clitoral reconstructive surgery after female genital cutting
Female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C), aka female circumcision, is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “All procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons” [1]. Practised in Africa and other...Why I don’t trust the BMA – and why it matters – 24 January 2017
Editors Note: This is a guest blog from Ankush Dhariwal. It is a personal opinion and posting it on the PMFA News website is not an endorsement of the opinions. However, for those working in the NHS, and in the...The First World War and the Development of Facial Surgery
Facial surgery has a history stretching to antiquity, but its success depended on luck until medical science had advanced enough to deal with three major issues – infection, surgical shock from blood loss and good anaesthesia. It was not until...Part two: Aye, Aye. AI?
This is the second blog in this series looking at the current trends in AI. In the first, I reviewed a 'chat' with ChatGPT regarding the limitations of the program in editing work. This is actually a highly skilled human...Facial contouring with fillers
With the advent of hyaluronic acid fillers, safe and effective non-surgical facial rejuvenation has been advanced. Hyaluronic acid fillers are becoming increasingly popular amongst patient who seek facial enhancement. In 2013, there were over 1.8 million treatments using hyaluronic acid...
Comprehensive Cleft Care Second Edition: Two Volume Set
This book (second edition) attempts to cover all the scientific and clinical disciplines related to cleft care, which is indeed a wide remit. It ably achieves its aims. It provides coverage of cleft care from prenatal diagnosis to definitive orthognathic...
Facial palsy: What do patients and healthcare care about?
The article describes the process for establishing a collaborative research agenda to address gaps in understanding of the diagnosis, treatment management of facial palsy. A Delphi technique was used in order to establish a facial palsy research agenda. In round...AlumierMD launches IntelliRET™: Intelligent retinol treatment at new regulatory approved strength
Clinicians are increasingly seeing accelerated ageing in stressed, structurally compromised skin and noting that it behaves differently from skin they saw even a few years ago. Patients who once moved easily through active skincare now experience fluctuating sensitivity, weakened barriers...
Oculoplastic Surgery, 3rd Edition
This is a single author textbook in its third edition that reflects the author’s extensive experience and also their detailed, methodical and organised approach to oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery. It is a widely known and popular textbook, not only...
