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Facing suffocation: young woman saved from critical neck growth that could have caused death

A young woman whose sore throat became a life-threatening growth in her neck, leaving her struggling to breathe and facing suffocation, has had it removed for free by surgical volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships. “When we first met her,...

How I Do It - Non-surgical skin cancer treatment: topical photodynamic therapy

The incidence of skin cancer is rising exponentially in the UK; in particular non-melanoma skin cancer, yet the current statistical data surrounding exact figures is thought to be underestimated. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) provides a non-invasive, safe and efficacious modality...

How I Do It - The original Blue Peel

The original Blue Peel is a highly controlled, trichloroacetic acid (TCA)-based device procedure, which was created to augment the results achieved with the Obagi Nu-Derm® skin health transformation system. The peel process, including the preparation of skin, application, as well...

In Conversation with Dr Wang Xiaolu

We were delighted to interview Dr/Professor Wang Xiaolu, Founder and Chair of the International Medicine of Anti-aging & Aesthetics Congress (IMAAC ZIYALAN), about her background and plans for this year’s congress. What motivated you to participate in international medical aesthetics...

How I Do It - Using 3D imaging technology in aesthetic medicine

In recent years, there has been a shift in how patients see themselves. The ‘selfie generation’ are constantly exposed to idealised images, which means that many patients are hyper-aware of subtle facial asymmetries and textural irregularities. They no longer look...

The future of aesthetics: Why self-regulation and ethics must lead the way

As the aesthetics industry in the UK approaches a new era of regulation, the importance of patient safety, ethical practice and continuous professional development (CPD) has never been greater. For healthcare professionals, the challenge is clear: how to stand out...

The medial gastrocnemius flap

This classic muscle flap is now being used with increasing frequency following revision knee joint surgery. Following the Nahai and Mathes classification, the gastrocnemius muscle is a Type I muscle with a single dominant vascular pedicle (Figure 1). The gastrocnemius...

An anecdotal and historical review of the median forehead flap

The specialty of plastic surgery has roots stretching back centuries. Here HS Adenwalla, renowned cleft surgeon, provides a fascinating account of the development of the median forehead flap. In the early 1970s a young boy of 16-years-old was brought to...

RESPONSE – Who should decide the qualification to do cosmetic surgery?

Patrick Tansley responds to a recent article featured in The PMFA Journal entitled ‘Who should decide the qualification to do cosmetic surgery?’ by Professor James D Frame (with an associated editorial comment by Professor Andrew Burd). When asked to comment...

In conversation with Professor Hesham Saleh

We were delighted to catch up with Professor Hesham Saleh, President of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, about his career. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of facial plastic surgery...

An overview of microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck worldwide

Microsurgical reconstruction is an integral part of the treatment following ablation for malignancy or trauma. Currently there are no clear treatment guidelines following tumour resection. This was recognised a few years ago and in 2008 various collaborative groups were founded...

Melasma treatment – what have we achieved in 42 years?

Melasma is a hyperpigmentation disorder which has been the subject of intense research over the last 40 years. As yet no definitive therapeutic strategy has been demonstrated to eradicate it or to avoid relapse. The author provides an up to...