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Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic interventions

2 December 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology, General Plastic Surgery
As Paul Harris and Mark Henley discussed in a previous article (see here), certification of cosmetic surgery is being encouraged. Sally Taber, from the JCCP, outlines why non-surgical cosmetic interventions are arguably more urgently in need of effective regulation. Regulation...

In conversation with Thierry Besins

7 January 2022 | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Thierry Besins, esteemed Plastic Surgeon and Scientific Director of AMWC. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of aesthetic plastic surgery and what have been the...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 8) – Propofol

1 December 2021 |
Propofol played a significant role in the trial of Dr Vanessa Kwan. Vanessa went to South Korea to learn about cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgeons in South Korea use a lot of propofol in office-based practice. Ipso facto, Vanessa learned about propofol and its use in cosmetic surgery.

Contrasting contemporary plastic surgery training with that in the late 20th century: ‘thirteen years a slave’

1 May 2019 | | General Plastic Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
The Past Was I a slave? Absolutely not. I loved every minute of my training. I had the choice of career pathway as a young surgeon, but I was hypnotised by enthusiasm and a desire to help people with major...

Intraline KOL appointment

4 December 2019 | Research & Development
Intraline Medical Aesthetics is thrilled to announce the appointment of aesthetic doctors, Dr. Simon Zokaie and Dr. Mark Holmes, as Key Opinion Leaders for the Intraline portfolio of medical aesthetic products.

In conversation with Dr Portia Goldsmith

29 September 2022 | Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We spoke to Portia Goldsmith about her career in dermatology, her ascension to the Presidency of the RSM Dermatology Section, and inspirations through her career. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of...

Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare: The medico-legal dilemma (part 15) – Duty of Care

16 February 2022 |
Just to recap; I have been looking at the Reasons for Sentence in the case of HKSAR and Kwan Hau chi, Vanessa. The verdict had been declared: “guilty”. Now, on 4 October 2021, the Hon D’Almada Remedios J is going to present her review of the case and the factors she has taken into account when deciding the sentence. I am referring to an official document which is in the public domain. The case reference is HCCC 200/2018. It is a shameful document, but we must all share in that shame.

VIVACY Day

26 October 2023 | Research & Development
VIVACY UK hosted their first ever event on 5 October at the luxurious Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. The event welcomed national and international speakers, showcased the latest...

In conversation with Afshin Mosahebi

19 March 2021 | General Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Professor Afshin Mosahebi, renowned Plastic Surgeon at UCL, about his career and the new Masters of Surgery (MS) in Aesthetics and Minimally-Invasive Aesthetics. Can you tell us a little bit about what led...

Stem cells in reconstructive surgery: a bright but cautious future

12 October 2021 | | General Plastic Surgery
Regenerative medicine using stem cell technology is slowly becoming a reality in routine clinical practice especially in the field of tissue regeneration [1]. It is therefore not surprising that stem cell technology is starting to be of interest in reconstructive...

Perceptions and deceptions: a personal blog by the editor 9 December 2016

9 December 2016 |
A Death in Hong Kong: an evolving essay and insight into medicine and the law in contemporary Hong Kong (part three). In the ensuing few months I came up with this idea of an Institute of Aesthetic Medicine. Chris Howse?...

Face Eyes Nose 2014

15 May 2014 |
Non-surgical facial aesthetics symposium The non-surgical facial aesthetics symposium provided a stimulating and interesting programme, comprised of a faculty of expert consultant plastic surgeons & cosmetic doctors. The course director, Mr Rana Das Gupta commenced the day and introduced the...