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Letter from Hong Kong (13 April 2020)

14 April 2020 |
Now is not the time to start spreading blame. There will be time for that later. At the same time, now, is the time to recognise the great courage required in true leadership.

Letter from Hong Kong (1 October 2020)

1 October 2020 |
Today is National Day in Hong Kong. A celebration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on 1 October 1949.

How I Do It - Combination treatment of acne vulgaris

1 August 2019 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
Acne vulgaris is a common, globally recognised, chronic condition. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, acne vulgaris affects approximately 85% of young adults aged 12-25 years [1]. Acne vulgaris is a disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit (PSU)...

Debate: cannulas vs. needles - Needles

1 December 2014 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
It is generally agreed that the choice of cannula or needle is site and material dependent, but the injector‘s comfort and skill in creating a desired aesthetic result is also important. The two most important considerations are the aesthetic outcome...

In conversation with Paul M Friedman

3 February 2023 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We spoke with Dr Paul M Friedman, President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS), about his career and the society’s plans for this year. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into...

Mindfulness tools in practice and why we need them

29 June 2022 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine
We hear a lot about how to manage our medical aesthetics businesses / private medical practices. Everyday there are at least five emails from social media marketing companies telling us how they can get us on the first page of...

Skin cancer AI approved by NHS as millions skip sun cream, new data shows

7 May 2025 | news, dermatology, skin cancer, melanoma, UV, exposure, sunlight, AI, technology
New reports reveal that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has approved a new AI technology for the NHS to help reduce waiting times for skin cancer diagnoses after it was found that Britons are actively letting themselves burn...

Is point of care ultrasonography just an inscrutable snowstorm or is it here to stay?

3 June 2024 | | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - General Plastic Surgery, PMFA - Facial Plastic Surgery
To non-radiologists ultrasound may always look like a snowstorm . . . so unless you are the one holding the scanner and moving it over the patient with some idea of their history, it is difficult to know what you...

In conversation with Harryono Judodihardjo

23 February 2022 | PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
We were delighted to catch up with Harryono Judodihardjo, esteemed Dermatologist and Director of Belgravia Dermatology. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of dermatology and what have been the highlights so far?...

Higher dose neurotoxins – what’s new?

2 June 2021 | | PMFA - CPD, PMFA - Aesthetic Medicine, PMFA - Dermatology
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. How can we achieve longer lasting results with neurotoxins? With a new...

Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 26 May 2016

26 May 2016 |
It is only human nature to let emotional elements affect a personal perspective. When I saw pictures of Jeremy saying “Victory” I posted a comment on the Junior Doctors contract forum saying that I thought a non-negotiable part of the...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 21 November 2016

21 November 2016 |
The new international word of the year for 2016 is ‘post-truth’. The term refers to the practice of appealing to emotion and personal beliefs rather than objective and verifiable truth when attempting to influence public opinion. Apparently, the usage of...