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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...

Brazilian butt lift: large volume fat grafting with water jetstream assisted liposuction

1 August 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
Liposculpture involving fat transfer to the buttocks (‘Brazilian butt lift’) has experienced a dramatic increase in demand in recent years. Popular tabloid celebrities have fuelled the demand for this procedure, resulting in large numbers of patients requesting buttock enhancement surgery....

The applications of mesotherapy in aesthetic medicine

10 October 2017 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Mesotherapy is a modern form of therapy that consists of injecting medicines, vitamins and minerals as close as possible to the area that needs treatment. It is an astonishingly effective technique in aesthetic medicine as it treats layers of the...

Focus on: Cosmeceuticals (part 2)

1 June 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
To start the second part (see also Definitions, regulations and a review of the market and Skin anatomy and photoageing and Focus on: Cosmeceuticals (part 2) - continued) of this special focus on cosmeceuticals the authors will present some of...

Hydroquinone-induced hyperpigmentation: a case of exogenous ochronosis in a Hispanic patient

17 November 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Achieving flawless skin as part of the desire to be perceived as ‘beautiful’ is a common sentiment shared by many cultures [1]. Of the many treatment options and products available on the market, the most common chemical agent to achieve...

The need for resilience as an aesthetic practitioner

10 February 2026 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Resilience has been generally described as “the process of negotiating, managing and adapting to significant sources of stress or trauma” [1]. However, it may also be described as a personality trait, indicating that the individual has the human ability to...

Teaching students head and neck anatomy through the art of drawing

1 June 2017 | | PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
The link, both historical and contemporary, between art and anatomy is apparent. A recent British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary The Beauty of Anatomy showcased the impressive contributions of artists towards the deeper understanding of anatomy and, by default, surgical practice....

Xanthelasma

1 April 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Although the lesion known as Xanthelasma was first described by Addison and Gall in 1851 [1] it was recorded some 300 years previously in the famous painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. In this painting, Leonardo da...

My experience of setting up a nurse-led independent aesthetics and dermatology clinic

1 June 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
An experienced nurse shares her tips and advice for launching an independent private aesthetic clinic. LoveSkin Clinic opened its doors in November 2016. Like so many other nurses embarking on such a venture I had no experience running a business...

Could a left-sided facial perceptual bias affect satisfaction with oculoplastic procedures?

1 December 2021 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery, PMFA - Oculoplastic
This article has been verified for CPD. Click the button below to answer a few short questions and download a form to be included in your CPD folder. Facial symmetry is usually a priority for both patient and clinician when...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 11) – Misinformed assent

14 January 2022 |
I wonder how fast time goes in prison? 2022.This was Vanessa’s first New Year in prison. Dr Mak’s second. Two female doctors, both in their thirties. Dr Mak graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Dr Kwan, Vanessa, from Hong Kong University (HKU). Both are now incarcerated on the basis of myths. It is a disgrace.

How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: more than just increasing size

1 October 2018 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Having full lips is commonly associated with beauty and youthfulness. This is the reason why lip enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures. The complete perioral frame should be taken in to consideration to achieve a more natural...