Search

You searched for "leadership"

106 results found

Social media usage by UK plastic surgeons

1 June 2014 | | General Plastic Surgery | Patient education, Public relations, Social media, Technology
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, RealSelf, YouTube and Research gate are used by British plastic surgeons, as well as website ownership. Sixty-two percent of plastic surgeons had websites (some shared) – a rise from 36% in 2011. The message is directed to...

Training of Aesthetic Surgery: a statement from the UKAAPS President

1 February 2014 | | General Plastic Surgery
The UK Association of Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS) is delighted to support PMFA News and recognises the niche it holds in the education and dissemination of information about plastic surgery to surgeons, patients, regulators, facilitators, media and the general public. As...

In conversation with Professor Hesham Saleh

21 October 2020 | Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty
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...

When a patient asks for your insurance details…

1 April 2015 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Breast Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Imaging, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oculoplastics, Rhinoplasty, Skull Base Surgery
Coming from a patient, the question “Do you have insurance?” is almost certain to put a medical practitioner on edge. Not being a common query, many do not have a ready answer and instead have to grapple with some questions...

The impact of COVID-19 on aesthetic plastic surgery in the UK: a survey of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

3 October 2023 | | COVID-19 - The PMFA Journal, General Plastic Surgery
Introduction Devastating pandemics have occurred throughout human history, including the Antonine Plague (AD 165-180), the Justinian Plague (AD 514-549), the Black Death (AD 1347-1351) and the Spanish Flu (AD 1918-1919). The COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China in December 2019,...

Empowering tomorrow’s surgeons: PRASSA UK’s commitment to advancing plastic surgery awareness within the student population

16 April 2024 | | General Plastic Surgery
In the dynamic world of medicine, one organisation stands out as a beacon for aspiring plastic surgeons – the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Student’s Association of the United Kingdom (PRASSA UK). Born out of a passion for excellence and...

Plastic surgery and safety issues: a patient perspective

12 October 2021 | | General Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Patient safety in the unregulated world of cosmetic plastic surgery is now an extremely serious global issue. The media is always ready to sensationalise disasters but what can be done to prevent them? One key issue is the concept of...

EPSC 2022

20 January 2022 -22 January 2022 | ENT, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Rhinoplasty
Join us to interact with global key opinion leaders at the 7th Edition of the Emirates Plastic Surgery Congress (EPSC) 2022 which will be held on 20-22 January 2022 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in conjunction with...

British Academy of Facial Aesthetics (BAFA) International Conference

29 July 2022 -31 July 2022
The British Academy of Facial Aesthetics (BAFA) and its Director, Professor Afshin Mosahebi, Professor of Plastic Surgery, is proud to announce the first BAFA International Conference of industry leaders, 29-31 July. The event is being held outside the UK for...

OPINION - Impact of the Paterson Inquiry on the cosmetic and aesthetics sector

2 August 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery
On 15 December 2022, The Department of Health and Social Care published the ‘Government response to the independent inquiry report into the issues raised by former surgeon Ian Paterson: 12-month implementation progress update’. The reference documents (which apply to England)...

COVID-19: How the plastic surgery specialty is responding

13 May 2020 | | General Plastic Surgery, COVID-19 - The PMFA Journal
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” So, what happens when there is no work? We present viewpoints from various plastic surgeons faced with the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The members of the Cosmetic Surgery Forum...

In conversation with Professor David Sines

1 August 2018 | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
In January 2016 a new voluntary regulatory register was established – the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), chaired by Professor David Sines. Since that time the JCCP has met with challenges from many within the aesthetics industry. We spoke...