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How accurate are doctors in estimating burn size

2 April 2015 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This was a retrospective review with data collated from two burns units in Sydney, Australia. The purpose of the study was to compare total body surface area (TBSA) burn size estimation between referring centres and burn units in adult patients....

In conversation with Amanda Cameron

8 November 2022 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We spoke to Amanda Cameron about her fascinating career in aesthetics, from her early clinical days as a nurse through to her experience in the field of publishing. You are legendary in the world of aesthetic nursing – can you...

The injectable buttock procedure

11 November 2020 |
Gluteal contouring has become an extremely popular procedure led by celebrity images and patient requests.

A challenging new year

1 February 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
2016 arrived with enthusiastic celebrations although these were more muted in some parts of the world due to local and regional difficulties. As we started to look towards the inevitable return to work in the UK, we heard of the...

Fractional laser treatment for medical skin diseases

5 June 2020 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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Hand rejuvenation with injectable fillers

1 June 2019 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Hand & Wrist Surgery
The author, an internationally recognised aesthetic dermatologist and Faculty Member for this year’s 5CC meeting in Barcelona, provides an expert guide to the use of injectable fillers in hand rejuvenation. Ageing of the hands can result in discrepancy between a...

A possible role for adipose tissue-derived stem cells in modulation of keloid scarring

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Keloid scarring remains a challenging clinical problem due to both resistance to treatment as well as high rates of recurrence. Research into possible treatments is also hindered by keloid scarring being a uniquely human phenomenon. Recent evidence supports a role...

DermaFocus introduces the First Polynucleotide and Hyaluronic Acid Combination Product to the UK

22 March 2023 | Research & Development, Contracts & Distributors
The UK’s leading polynucleotide distributor DermaFocus has added an innovative new product to its portfolio to complement its existing regenerative range.

The flora of Culloden Field: Healing plants of a wounded land

2 June 2025 | | PMFA - General
The Battle of Culloden, fought on 16 April 1746, marked the end of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. It was a devastating clash between the Jacobite forces led by Charles Edward Stuart (‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’) and the British army under...

How I Do It - Facial rejuvenation – treating sun‑damaged skin

1 April 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
It is reasonably easy for the medical professional to underestimate the impact of appearance on a patient’s quality of life. Sun-tanned skin is viewed as healthy and desirable, and overseas vacations offer almost guaranteed sunny days. Paradoxically, prematurely aged skin...

How I Do It - Skin peeling

1 August 2015 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
For thousands of years chemical peels have been used for ameliorating the signs of photoageing, reducing scarring and skin lightening. The term ‘chemical peel’ is both loose and frightening to consumers. Some patients only think of the images they see...

How I Do It - Treating cellulite: TightSculpting

1 December 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
At the Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona, Spain, in the Laser Platform of the Institute of Fotomedicine, we practise laser medicine in dermatology, surgical and gynaecology applications. For unwanted fat removal, we use radiofrequency, cryolipolysis and laser lipolysis. Three years ago...