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The life cycles and biological end pathways of dermal fillers

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology | calcium hydroxylapatite, cosmetic procedure, hyaluronic acid, injectables, poly-l-lactic acid, polymethylacrylate
This is an extremely comprehensive and well-designed study of short-term and long-term degradable fillers as well as permanent fillers. Having identified and reviewed 109 relevant manuscripts between 2001 and 2013, Ahn and Rao have produced an excellent paper on this...

Measures against female hair loss

1 December 2013 | | General Plastic Surgery | Alopecia, Donor site, Female hair transplantation, Female pattern hair loss, Recipient site, Scalp, Telogen effluvium
The author presents a detailed, well-structured review about female hair transplant surgery. Female hair pattern loss usually differs from male hair pattern loss, resulting in regions of the scalp where hair density falls without complete alopecia. Surgery for female patients...

A comprehensive proforma for maxillo-facial trauma

1 October 2013 | | Maxillofacial Surgery
The authors begin by emphasising the importance of complete medical records in maxillo-facial trauma by pointing to the fact that the records not only provide the necessary clinical information but also provide legal protection of both the patient and the...

The double-half bilobed flap or traditional bilobed flap – which is better?

1 April 2018 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty | bilobe flap, Skin cancer, Reconstruction, Local flaps
Reconstruction of the nasal tip following ablative surgery can be taxing. The nasal tip is a very visible area with largely immovable skin and reconstruction needs an appreciation of the various sub-units to achieve best results. The traditional superiorly based...

Nordlys™ Maximizing Wavelength Accuracy

10 January 2022 | Research & Development
The Nordlys system is the only multi-application platform with two fractional, non-ablative laser resurfacing technologies...

GentleMax Pro® and Frax Pro™

10 January 2022 | Research & Development
Candela offers industry-leading technologies for popular cosmetic procedures, all targeted for your patients’ needs, backed by clinical evidence, real-world results, and the service...

In conversation with Anna Baker

1 October 2018 | | Aesthetic Medicine
The PMFA Journal team were delighted to chat to Anna Baker, Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber, about the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) for those in the field of aesthetic medicine. What do you think is the purpose of CPD? The...

What’s new on the horizon for toxins coming to the market?

1 February 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
With the ever increasing demand for injectable treatments, it is important to keep abreast of new developments in the field. International expert Michael Gold reviews the new toxins due to be hitting the market in the next year. We are...

Business administration for aesthetic practitioners – why be managed when you can manage?

1 April 2016 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Do you know what the difference is between a profit and loss account or a balance sheet? Have you wondered how you will market your practice? What can you do to drive your team to success? These are just some...

Maxillo-facial and neck surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan

1 February 2015 | | Maxillofacial Surgery
Over the past 150 years, military personnel wounded in action had a survival rate of approximately 80% [1]. During the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, those servicemen wounded in action have a 90.4% survival rate [2]. During the past...

The role of skin camouflage and micropigmentation in the fields of burns and plastic surgery

1 December 2014 | | Aesthetic Medicine, General Plastic Surgery
Many patients who survive major burns, suffer a traumatic injury or undergo reconstructive surgery following cancer are left with both physical but also psychological sequelae. Sometimes early psychological difficulties improve with the passage of time with support from friends and...

Acid attacks: part 2

1 October 2019 | | General Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
The PMFA Journal Editor Andrew Burd continues with his exploration of the optimum treatment protocol for managing the devastating injuries wrought by acid attacks (see Part 1 here). In part one of this series I outlined the evolution of my...