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Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 12 December 2016

A Death in Hong Kong: an evolving essay and insight into medicine and the law in contemporary Hong Kong (part four). I had found Dr Wong exposing a dying patient for his own vicarious gratification. I had specifically forbidden him...

Contralateral breast symmetrisation in unilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction

This paper is focused on whether an immediate breast symmetrisation procedure is beneficial when a patient undergoes contralateral breast resection plus an immediate free flap reconstruction for breast cancer. Free abdominal perforator flaps (DIEP) generally offer the highest postoperative satisfaction...

Mercy Mission: all aboard with Mercy Ships off the coast of West Africa

Countries along the coast of West Africa are amongst the poorest in the world. Extreme levels of poverty often lead to poor outcomes or fatalities in many medical conditions that would be eminently treatable, with good outcomes in more developed...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 21 November 2016

The new international word of the year for 2016 is ‘post-truth’. The term refers to the practice of appealing to emotion and personal beliefs rather than objective and verifiable truth when attempting to influence public opinion. Apparently, the usage of...

Top 10 priorities for global burns research

The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors are excited to share that the Priorities in Global Burns Research is now officially published! This international effort, led by the James Lind Alliance and the University of Bristol and funded by the National...

BCAM Announces Presidential Handover: Catherine Fairris steps down, Sophie Shotter appointed President

The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) is proud to announce a change in leadership as Dr Catherine Fairris hands over the Presidency to Dr Sophie Shotter, effective 1 September 2025. Dr Fairris has led BCAM with distinction, bringing passion,...

FACE Conference and Exhibition 2025

By: Wendy Lewis, Founder & President, Wendy Lewis & Co Ltd. The iconic Angel area of London was a fitting location for FACE 2025 which attracted visitors from all over Europe, Asia and the USA. With over 20 years of...

Sushruta and Indian rhinoplasty

Vijay Pothula explains rhinoplasty’s roots in ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine, and how it was introduced to the Western world. In 1794 The Gentleman’s Magazine published a surgical operation which was long established in India but unknown in Europe [1]. A...

PMFA News team members in the running for prestigious awards

The finalists for the Aesthetic Awards 2014 have been announced and PMFA News is particularly pleased that Mr Dalvi Humzah (Aesthetics Sub-Editor) and Dr Sam Robson (Specialist Advisor) have been nominated. Mr Dalvi Humzah has been named as one of...

3D photography in facial rejuvenation

The term ageing is widely used to denote a series of changes that are clinically observed over time. Throughout the ageing process, the cell renewal capacity becomes slower. The fibroblast, which is the main cell of the dermis, undergoes a...

InMode elevates UK innovation with landmark triple masterclass event and rooftop celebration

On Thursday, 3rd July 2025, InMode, global leader in non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic medical technology, hosted Elevate UK 2025 in central London. An inspiring day of advanced education and peer collaboration, culminating in a rooftop celebration at Aqua Kyoto....

Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice

Xavier G Goodarzian’s Chemical Peels in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive and practical guide aimed at aesthetic clinicians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and advanced nurse practitioners. Positioned at the intersection of cosmetic dermatology and clinical science, this book offers an in-depth...