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Platelet-rich plasma from androgenetic alopecia: a pilot study
The authors demonstrate some encouraging results in this pilot study, exploring the benefit of injecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) into the scalp on patients with androgenetic alopecia. This suggests the need to now proceed with a randomised control study to...An epidemic of lower limb gunshot injuries
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact upon us all, the author, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, provides a thought-provoking account of a different type of epidemic that is having devastating consequences. The Oxford English Dictionary defines an epidemic as “a...How I Do It - Utilising ARES AK and AO as a multi-factorial approach
The Advanced Regenerative Esthetic Solutions (ARES®) line from CMed Aesthetics positions itself as “the most innovative mesotherapy line”. Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that involves injecting small amounts of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and other substances into the middle...Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 12 December 2016
A Death in Hong Kong: an evolving essay and insight into medicine and the law in contemporary Hong Kong (part four). I had found Dr Wong exposing a dying patient for his own vicarious gratification. I had specifically forbidden him...Croma-Pharma Unveils Croma Revitalis
Global aesthetics leader Croma-Pharma has announced the launch of Croma Revitalis, a cutting-edge skin booster specifically designed to revitalise the delicate perioral and lateral orbital areas, where signs of ageing such as dryness, fine lines, and loss of elasticity commonly...The truth behind facelift myths
As the number of non-surgical options to treat the ageing face has increased in recent years, so have the number of myths about facelift surgery. This article, from two expert facial plastic surgeons from Stanford Hospital in California, provides the...New IPL technology as treatment for melasma
Background Melasma is an acquired refractory pigmented skin disease. It is a complex multifactorial disorder and its pathogenesis has not yet been fully elucidated. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, sun exposure, stress, medications, and pregnancy. Melasma is divided into three...How developments in maxillofacial surgery have contributed to improved quality of life for patients
The patient perspective, functional outcomes and morbidity are key factors that influence ‘quality of life’ [1,2]. There are many examples of how developments in oral and maxillofacial surgery have improved the outcome and ‘quality of life’ for patients with head,...
Supplement use in cosmetic facial surgery
This objective of this study was to report the incidence of dietary supplement use in facial cosmetic surgery patients in the United States. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and some have been known...
