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A Reaction to the ‘Keogh Report’

1 October 2013 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
In April 2013, the British Government’s report on regulation and safety issues in the cosmetic surgery sector was produced, authored by NHS Medical Director Prof Sir Bruce Keogh. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Association of...

In conversation with Dr Hugues Cartier

13 November 2019 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to chat to Dr Hugues Cartier, Dermatologist and IMCAS Global Course Co-ordinator. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what led to you becoming a dermatologist? The question could simply be summed up as...

In conversation with Professor Peter Adamson

1 August 2018 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Peter A Adamson, Professor of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto. Professor Peter A Adamson. Can you tell us a...

In conversation with Harryono Judodihardjo

23 February 2022 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to catch up with Harryono Judodihardjo, esteemed Dermatologist and Director of Belgravia Dermatology. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of dermatology and what have been the highlights so far?...

Early treatment of scars with laser therapy

30 March 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Wound healing is a complex process, made up of three phases that overlap with each other: inflammation, proliferation and remodelling [1]. The last phase is the remodelling of the extracellular matrix resulting in a mature scar; it lasts from three...

Treatment of facial subcutaneous fibrosis with hyaluronic acid

12 October 2021 | | PMFA - CPD
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. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and chronic connective tissue disease (CTD)...

Treatment of photoaged skin with Nordlys® SWT® IPL and Matrix Pro® RF microneedling

4 December 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Skin photoageing is a complex, multifactorial process influenced by both intrinsic ageing and chronic exposure to environmental factors; with ultraviolet radiation playing a significant role. Patients seeking improvement in photoaged skin (skin revitalisation) increasingly prefer minimally invasive treatments that enhance...

Lip lift with bull-horn flap for lip and nasal reconstruction

23 May 2024 | | PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
This 54-year-old female patient had a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) excised from the junction of her right upper lip and nasal sill, with the BCC extending onto the lower rim of her right nasal alar (Figure 1). The patient wanted...

How I Do It - Neck rejuvenation utilising Silhouette Soft sutures

1 October 2016 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The mainstay of neck rejuvenation has relied on conventional surgical procedures. In recent years, other non-invasive options have replaced these techniques. One of these developments is the use of suspension threads, starting around 15 years ago utilising barbed sutures, then...

Global surgical crisis and Mercy Ships

3 April 2025 | | PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Maxillofacial Surgery
History of Mercy Ships Mercy Ships began with Don and Deyon Stephens’ dream and an inspirational meeting with Mother Teresa. In 1978, their desire to create hospital ships that could deliver safe, free surgery to those around the world without...

A world-first in cosmetic surgery. All eyes are upon Australia.

10 August 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The past three years have been tumultuous for cosmetic surgery in Australia. Media reporting on the poor practise of a small number of medical practitioners led to multiple administrative processes including the Independent review of the regulation of medical practitioners...

The impact of 21st century stressors and lifestyle factors on skin ageing

4 February 2025 | | PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Skin appearance and health play a significant role in everyone’s life and confidence, particularly in today’s 21st century lifestyle and the associated stressors promoting skin ageing. The skin is a dynamic organ, showing apparent signs of ageing and damage, which...