Search

You searched for "swelling"

647 results found

Hyaluronic acid filler for infraorbital hollows

1 October 2018 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine, Oculoplastics
Volume loss theory has changed the traditional theory of excess tissue as the cause of facial aging. Periorbital area is a challenging region for the injection because of its thin skin, increased vascularity, and compromised lymphatic drainage system. So contour...

CO₂ laser treatment for burn scars

2 December 2019 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
Background Scars, of any type, can be a significant source of anxiety and psychological distress, not only for the affected patient, but also for close friends and loved ones. Scars represent focalised areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin...

Oral minoxidil: innovations in hair loss

15 August 2023 | | Aesthetic Medicine, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Causes With a wide range of causes, it’s often the uncertainty of why hair loss has happened which leaves people feeling that there isn’t a route out of the problem. On average we shed between 50-100 hairs a day and...

AestheticSource announce the launch of NEW sunbetter™ Advanced Mineral Protection Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF50 Sunscreen Stick

24 June 2021 | Research & Development
A broad spectrum SPF with a weightless, transparent formula in an easy-to-apply, travel-friendly stick, from leading cosmeceutical, skinbetter® science.

In conversation with Mehmet Manisali

23 July 2020 | Maxillofacial Surgery, ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
We were delighted to catch up with Mehmet Manisali, President of the RSM Section of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, about his background and plans for the Section. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the...

How I Do It - Forma radiofrequency

6 March 2024 | | Aesthetic Medicine
Forma is a non-invasive procedure that uses bipolar radiofrequency to promote collagen growth and improve skin elasticity. This treatment is ideal for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texture, and promoting a youthful appearance. It is an easy-to-use technology...

The uses of BTX-A in maxillofacial surgery

1 February 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery
Botulinum toxin type A has many uses in maxillofacial surgery. This article will cover its uses in the treatment of Frey’s syndrome, myofascial pain, masseteric muscle hypertrophy and sialorrhoea. Other uses relevant to maxillofacial practice but not covered in this...

Cosmetic labiaplasty – basic relevant anatomy and surgical considerations

1 August 2019 | | General Plastic Surgery, CPD - The PMFA Journal
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Ewa Majdak-Paredes, explores the increasing demand for labiaplasty and the surgical techniques to obtain the best outcome for patients. It is recognised that there is an increasing demand for labiaplasty procedures including amongst teenagers. Genital dimensions in...

How I Do It - Anti-ageing focus: Effectively treating vascular and pigmented lesions with no associated downtime

2 June 2021 | | Aesthetic Medicine, Dermatology
More patients are demanding treatments that require little to no downtime and that have very little noticeable side-effects. It is understandable why patient seek this from a non-surgical aesthetic treatment; however, it can be particularly challenging when looking to treat...

Letter from Hong Kong (17 August 2020)

18 August 2020 |
So much can change in just a few weeks. In Hong Kong after three weeks with no new cases we started to see a third wave in mid-July. More and more cases with no obvious source.

The origin of the Children’s Burns Club

1 December 2021 | | General Plastic Surgery
Burn injuries can affect any of us or our families at any time. A momentary lapse in attention can lead to a lifetime of scarring. Whilst any individual member of a family group can be physically scarred, all the family...

Comment in response to Perceptions and Deceptions a personal blog by the editor 15 Apr 2016

26 April 2016
We have what is called a third table list....small cases under local or regional anesthesia...there was an 8 yr old girl with a diffuse, non pinchable swelling in the chin area. After confirming it was not vascular, we decided for...