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Pinpoint technique: a safe procedure for skin resection in correction of ptotic breasts in revision augmentation plasty

1 March 2018 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
The authors introduce us to the ‘pinpoint technique’ a variation in skin excision to eliminate the notorious T-junction in mammary revision augmentation. The Wise-pattern skin excision is widely used to correct ptotic breasts, or in breast implant revision surgery when...

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...

Medico-legal Forum (Laser/Polydioxanone)

1 June 2017 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
The PMFA Journal and Hamilton Fraser Cosmetic Insurance have teamed up to provide a series of articles that will give examples of claims that occur from different procedures. Conclusion to the previous case Last issue’s Medico-Legal Forum discussed a case...

Progressive peri-orbital swelling over three years: a rare complication of HA dermal filler injection treated successfully by hyaluronidase

1 June 2022 | | PMFA - Oculoplastic, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
The term ‘tear trough’ was first introduced by Flowers in 1969 to describe the deformity that leads to lower eyelid depression. It was proposed that the defect was due to a muscular defect between the angular head of the quadrates...

Duration of botulinum toxin effects: Determining factors and practical recommendations

4 December 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
Botulinum toxin has become a popular drug in aesthetic dermatology and plastic surgery and is used to diminish wrinkles as well as for a number of medical indications. However, current reports suggest the loss of a therapeutic effect over a...

Platelet rich plasma

1 October 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
Claudia McGloin provides an overview of this misunderstood procedure. Platelet rich plasma treatment is commonly known as PRP, Dracula Therapy, Vampire Facial / Facelift, S3, Self-Stimulated Serum, Liquid Gold or Vampire Therapy. Platelet rich plasma has been around for a...

Extensive bilateral fat necrosis of the breast associated with the Covid-19 vaccination

12 November 2025 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Breast Surgery, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Imaging, PMFA - Oculoplastic
Fat necrosis can occur at any site in the body; the majority of cases are in the breast and are idiopathic. Other aetiologies include trauma, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), both cosmetic and therapeutic surgical procedures, autologous lipofilling of the...

Top 10 priorities for global burns research

5 May 2025 | reconstrucive surgery, burns, victims, charity, research, news
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...

A short overview of the evolution of botulinum toxin type A formulations

1 June 2023 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum [1]. BoNT-A has been used for various therapeutic and aesthetic purposes, including the treatment of muscle disorders, chronic pain and facial wrinkles [2-4]. Over the...

How will Keogh impact non-surgical services?

1 June 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Following the PIP implant scandal of 2010, The Department of Health (DH) commissioned a review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions in September 2012. In April 2013, following extensive consultation the review panel published its recommendations. The recommendations set out...

In conversation with Dr Emanuele Bartoletti (2020)

19 May 2020 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery
We were delighted to catch up with Dr Emanuele Bartoletti, President of Società Italiana di Medicina Estetica (SIME) about his background, the society and the challenges of COVID-19. Dr Emanuele Bartoletti. You have been involved in plastic surgery and aesthetic...

Breaking barriers at the UN Human Rights Council

8 May 2025 | face, deformity, charity, news, inclusion, diversity
In March, a historic moment for the face equality movement took place, where Face Equality International (FEI) Patron, Nikki Lilly, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council. In advocating for stronger protections against cyberbullying and disability discrimination, her powerful speech...