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The Re-humanising Revolution: Breaking the conspiracy of silence
Over the last few years, the mental and emotional wellbeing of those who work in medicine has come under scrutiny. The author introduces a new resource. Working in healthcare has always been stressful but never more so than today. In...Making the most of the temporalis fascia graft in open rhinoplasty: an innovative technique with outcomes of 2000 cases over a 15-year period
The authors present a technique that increases the surface area of a temporalis fascia graft when used to provide smooth, dorsal coverage in cases of open tip rhinoplasty. Numerous graft materials have been developed for use in rhinoplasty procedures in...Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 11) – Misinformed assent
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.
Exposures of the wrist and distal radioulnar joint
The article Exposures of the Wrist and Distal Radioulnar Joint presents its anatomical material in a logical manner, with headings and sub-headings clearly delineating the subject matter. The ‘Pitfalls’ and ‘Pearls’ sections adequately summarise the material covered, in a format...Temple restoration
The complex biological process of facial ageing engenders many structural changes that are influenced by the combined effects of gravity, bone resorption, soft tissue atrophy, displacement of fat and a complex synergy of textural skin changes [1]. One of the...A practical guide to the most commonly used dressings in wound care
The author explores and reviews the most popular classes of dressings used for acute, chronic and problem wounds, their properties and indications based on direct observation and research studies. With an ever-increasing armamentarium of wound care tools, different brands and...How I Do It - Breast uplifts: how I do a mastopexy (or breast reduction) with or without implants
Summary and introduction A mastopexy is a breast uplift surgical procedure. It derives from the Greek for breast (mastos, meaning breast) and uplift (from the Greek pexis, meaning fixation). When we perform a mastopexy, we can perform the procedure on...Letter from Hong Kong (21 April 2020)
The PMFA Journal co-editor Andrew Burd looks at the impact of SARS on plastic surgery in Hong Kong.Polynucleotides: A scientific explanation
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. Introduction and background This article offers an objective analysis of a new...Changing Faces' new GP resource: Psychosocial management and assessment in primary care
In November, Changing Faces were excited to announce the launch of their new GP resource, 'Psychosocial management and assessment in primary care'. They also welcome your feedback on a possible skin camouflage training course for health professionals, and have news...
Essentials of Aesthetic Surgery
Such a well written book, this is an absolute must for your reference collection. The demand for aesthetic surgery is rapidly growing and this book is a concise haven of knowledge not only for those training in plastics but also...
