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In conversation with Professor James Frame
Professor James Frame. Can you give us a bit of background as to why UKAAPS was set up and what the association focuses on? The UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery was founded at a meeting of like-minded plastic surgeons...A new treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) [1] is defined as a collection of symptoms and signs mainly associated with the progressive decrease in oestrogen levels. The lack of hormones, usually produced by the ovaries in fertile age, may lead to genital...Male aesthetic treatments: a review
There is a growing demand for aesthetic procedures for men. Anna Baker provides an overview of the popular treatments and explains the important differences between male and female facial anatomy that need to be considered before treating these patients.How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: surgical lip lift
A surgical lip lift is particularly effective in lips that require both an increase in vertical height and eversion. Upper lip lifts have been described since the 1980s [1,2] but the most commonly used form was described by Oscar Ramirez...First there was Sophia
A robot is a man-made machine which can do some things by itself. It is not alive. It has no physiology. But it does have a source of energy, sensors to interact with the external world, a rudimentary nervous system...How I Do It - 3D imaging in anti-ageing consultations
As aesthetic practitioners, one of the most powerful tools we can employ for effective anti-ageing consultations is clear visual communication. So, I’ve trialled countless technologies to find a device that brings the nuances of a patient’s face to life. Aura’s...
Transgender breast surgery
Most plastic surgeons working outside specialist centres for gender affirmation surgery will have a number of patients within their population wishing to undergo their breast surgery more locally. Surgery for this small minority is informed largely by experience in the...
Principles of facial allotransplantation
In the seven years since the first partial face transplant was performed, a number of units around the world have raced to stamp their mark on this exciting and promising advance. In doing so, some have allowed their ambitions to...Menopause in aesthetics conference returns for 2024 with a New London venue
Following the huge success of the inaugural Menopause in Aesthetics (MIA) event in 2023, the conference is set to return for 2024 with a new, bigger London venue and even...Botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatment for facial deformity: an analysis of patient satisfaction
Dermal fillers and botulinum toxin are being increasingly used to treat facial deformities but are patients satisfied with the results? Facial deformity can result in low confidence and self-esteem amongst patients due to cosmetic and functional difficulties [1]. There is...
