The highly anticipated Dubai Derma 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 – 16 April, 2025 bringing together the world's leading dermatologists, skincare professionals, industry experts, and top-tier brands.
In 2025, Adoderm proudly marks 20 years of excellence in the field of aesthetic medicine.
The AMWC Aesthetic Disruptors is a unique initiative designed to spotlight the next generation of aesthetic medicine professionals.
Merz Aesthetics® UK & Ireland announces the launch of a new comprehensive educational ecosystem – MAX, Merz Aesthetics Exchange. For UK & Irish healthcare professionals only.
Used by aesthetic practitioners around the world, Silkann single-use cannulas and needles are made in the UK by Sterimedix...
TANIT device offers full-body treatments by integrating two innovative technologies: The slaag motion handpiece that...
With over 10 years of experience in the industry, our mission is to support companies on their growth path through tailor-made marketing and communication strategies.
Delivering precision optics for photographic quality three-dimensional images, the all-in-one hand-held VECTRA H2 is ideal for facial aesthetics, body contouring and breast augmentation.
For your chance to win a free delegate pass to IMCAS World Congress, complete our survey before 31 December!
Reverse by Aerolase is a groundbreaking treatment that brings new possibilities in skin rejuvenation and anti-aging therapies. Using advanced medical lasers, Reverse delivers a dual approach to...
Aura 3D Imaging System, an advanced 3D imaging system, is at the forefront of transforming the aesthetics industry through its ability to generate a 3D digital twin of a patient's face and neck.
The British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) and the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) are saddened by the recent death of Alice Webb following a liquid Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. As two of the foremost associations which represent statutory registered nurses, doctors and dentists who work in...
The new injectable solution based on hyaluronic acid – with a specific indication for the restoration of...
Market leading LED pioneer Dermalux has announced its new UK faculty, comprised of industry leading experts who are dedicated to the advancement of phototherapy.
Sculpt&Shape represents a breakthrough in radiofrequency technology, meticulously designed to...
Preime is a cutting-edge innovation in skincare technology, designed to deliver comprehensive facial treatments tailored to individual needs.
PART II: Key players in the turf war between the board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons and the 'non-accredited' cosmetic surgeons.
PART I: Degraded professionalism among leading figures in Australian plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Leading global dermal filler and dermocosmetics brand Teoxane has announced the appointment of experienced Nurse Practitioner Rachael Grey-Smart as Product Specialist for South Wales & the Southwest.
Aerolase Neo Elite® stands at the forefront of dermatological innovation, offering an unparalleled solution for treating all severities of acne. This advanced laser technology features a unique...
RFNEED System by Campomats is a completely different and innovative working methodology to combine bipolar radiofrequency and needling.
The most advanced cryolipolysis technology for full body contouring is called Cooltech Define.
The most adaptable platform on the market is the V-SERIES line of devices. This cutting-edge Multi-Technology platform, created to address a variety of skin issues in daily practice, combines...
The Vivacy Loyalty Scheme in a nutshell: great prices for high-quality products all year round. We constantly check our prices across the whole market and we are confident that we offer great value and...
Quiet Blue are a functional fragrance wellbeing brand, using clinical Aromatherapy blends for their purposeful candles, reed diffusers and artisanal soaps that...
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) continues to push for regulation in Aesthetic Medicine to protect patients from the risk of dangerous unlicensed products and procedures...
At AnteAGE, innovation is our cornerstone. We spearhead the evolution of cosmetics by integrating advanced technologies, notably our groundbreaking work with exosomes and synthetic lipid nanoparticles underpinned from our extensive insights into stem cell biology.
The Aura 3D Imaging System uses multiple cameras and lights to create an accurate 3D digital model of patients' faces and necks.
What happens when the leaders of Reality Technology enter the world of Aesthetics?
As acne affects 742 million patients daily, an alarming 48% are unsatisfied with their current acne treatment [1,2]. But the landscape is changing with...
In March the 23rd edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma 2024) successfully concluded, marking the largest scientific conference and exhibition for dermatology and...
Forty percent of women will experience hair loss by the age of 50. This can have a profound impact on their mental and physical health, including lower self-esteem, a...
Cmed Aesthetics SpA, Italian company in the field of aesthetics medicine and dermatology, under the guidance of brilliant minds of the founders...
Professor Firas Al-Niaimi, an esteemed figure in laser and clinical dermatology, hosted an intensive two-day advanced clinical training in the captivating city of Riga, Latvia.
In memory of Wilson Ho Wai-sun, who sadly passed away in January 2024.
In the EU, Merz Aesthetics® has announced the approval for Radiesse® to treat the décolleté area. Radiesse® is a regenerative biostimulator with calcium hydroxylapatite capable of regenerating multiple components of the skin tissue, resulting in...
The TANIT device combines two innovative technologies to achieve the best results in cellulite and adipose tissue reduction, as well as tissue regeneration.
Join the team for a live demonstrations at booth F108 and experience the future of laser skincare.
Leading medical professionals worldwide are turning to a new technology in the form of CALECIM® Professional Advanced Hair System as the go-to solution.
Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma) is set to continue its evolution in showcasing a seamless continuum of groundbreaking advancements on March 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.
New research by Typharm, an innovative UK life sciences company producing a range of prescription-only skin therapies including evidence-backed medicated...
Contains 2 PROFHILO® BODY injectable treatments, 1 pack containing 4 patches of PROFHILO® FIGURA - BODY PATCH and 1 bottle of 150ml PROFHILO® FIGURA - BODY CREAM.
A report from PMFA's first ever, very festive BAPRAS Congress, which ran recently from Wednesday 29 November to Friday 1 December in the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead hotel.
According to Dr Gerbault, “Piezoelectric surgery is a real disruptive technology in rhinoplasty, it allows a paradigm shift in the way of reshaping bones in rhinoplasty. Stable bones can be positioned with an unparalleled accuracy under direct...
Landmark whole-eye transplant is a major paradigm shift for potential vision therapies.
Marllor Biomedical, the Italian manufacturer of Aqualyx, will host a big event in London next month to officially launch Alidya, the first injectable specifically developed to treat cellulite.
Focusing on the needs of today’s surgical trainees, Vitaspark has been created and curated by Aishan Patil, a Scottish surgical SpR, and colleagues.
Prof. Firas Al-Niaimi presented at the 3-DAY IMEC 2023 Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Slovakia in Pezinok Castle on the 12-14 October.
Introducing the STYLAGE® advent calendar! Don't miss out.
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...
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...
The PMFA Journal co-editor, Andrew Burd, responds to the RCSEd warning issued in light of an NHS workforce survey results, which suggest that three-quarters of surgeons have considered an overseas move.
Sterimedix is delighted to welcome our new Business Unit Manager, Christopher Pearce.
Blink Medical is part of Corza Medical, a leading manufacturer of quality sterile, single use instruments and packs that you can trust.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Medical Aesthetic Prescribing Programme (MAPP), a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide comprehensive education and support for aesthetic nurses aspiring to become prescribers.
The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) proudly announces the highly anticipated Autumn Aesthetic Conference 2023 agenda, set to be an engaging and enriching event for professionals in the aesthetics industry.
Designed to hold fine suturing needles, our needle holder is ideal for plastic surgery procedures.
During the event, the participants assisted to live demonstrations and were involved in hands-on training sessions.
Cosmetic Group, from Ukraine, and MMM Aesthetic Center, from Georgia, are the official partners of CMed Aesthetics and organized the ANTI-AGE FLAWLESS International Conference in Georgia on the 28th of June 2023.
Ream Surgical Ltd is delighted to be able to add the new MedLED Chrome MC8 (New Sapphire) portable surgical headlight to its range of products.
Cosmetic Group, from Ukraine, and MMM Aesthetic Center, from Georgia, are the official partners of CMed Aesthetics and organized the ANTI-AGE FLAWLESS International Conference in Georgia on the 28th of June 2023.
The British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) has applauded The City of Wolverhampton Council for its approach to illegal aesthetic treatments and urges other councils to follow suit.
CMed Aesthetics Srl (@cmedaesthetics) is an innovative company operating in aesthetic medicine, dermatology and plastic surgery
Merz Aesthetics Events launches a new clinical webinar series: Optimising Outcomes with Injectable Fillers.
Dr Tijion Esho, TV presenter, cosmetic doctor and philanthropist has announced he is to be an Ambassador for Operation Smile UK today on National Selfie Day.
SkinViva Training Academy has reached a real milestone, as it’s now 10 years since they started out with their first injectable treatments training course.
In this exclusive series of live webinars hosted by Merz Aesthetics, the Merz Faculty members...
TMLEP has transformed the way medical evidence is obtained, providing quick and cost-effective access to...
On Saturday 17th June a team of Corza Medical employees from their Solihull HQ are going to be climbing Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Snowdonia (Wales).
The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) is proud to announce the 2023 VBF Free Laser and Ultrasound Clinic – Greece, on Saturday 10 June, in collaboration with host Stavros Tombris, MD, PhD, DDS, Director of the EVA Clinic, and Candela Medical, a leading global manufacturer of energy-based devices.
A US company, developer, and creator of innovative technologies for aesthetic medicine, anti-aging therapy, and skin rehabilitation, has taken Mesotherapy, the minimally invasive injection treatment, to pioneering new levels, by developing a range of intradermal injectables for the cellular renewal of skin, aesthetic facial remodeling and hair loss.
SIAB 2023 - The format of the day is lectures in the traditional theatre style the first part of the day and then the second part is where delegates have opportunities to ask their own questions about their own business.
A report by Mohsen Naraghi covering the 23-26 March 2023 LA-MCA 6th Annual Aesthetic Meeting held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Following the huge success of the inaugural Menopause in Aesthetics (MIA) event in 2023, the conference is set to return for 2024 with a new, bigger London venue and even...
VIVACY Academy is a free learning platform is dedicated to medical professionals interested in...
BioScience, German pioneer in the industry, is thrilled to announce its participation at the upcoming 21st edition of the Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine World Congress, AMWC, 2023.
The UK’s leading polynucleotide distributor DermaFocus has added an innovative new product to its portfolio to complement its existing regenerative range.
Starting on the 15th March at 19:00 on the Merz Aesthetics Events website.
Goodbye Unisept / Hello Clinisept+
Sculpt&Shape® is an innovative RotateRF technology device for full body contouring and face rejuvenation. Its different tips and modes combined with the real time temperature control...
Ethics in Aesthetic Medicine: presented the Consensus Paper of the major international experts
Sinclair, formally Sinclair Pharma (“Sinclair”, www.sinclair.com) a global aesthetics company headquartered in London and fully owned subsidiary of Huadong Medicine Corporation Limited presents Sculpt&Shape® at the IMCAS 2023 congress in Paris.
The Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Derma, the largest scientific skincare gathering in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, will return for its 22nd edition from 1 -3 March 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.
Corza Medical is pleased to announce the promotion of Maddison Collins from Sales and Marketing Assistant to Marketing Executive.
I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded our Corza Medical UK sales team with the appointment of 2 new territory managers, Nicola Murdoch and Liam Worrell.
Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, set up a billboard in the heart of Edinburgh to raise awareness about cleft as part of Cleft Awareness Month.
I have made a breakthrough. I have now determined the voice of the book. The target audience will be students of The Law and of Medicine.
It is a little over six months ago that I began these blogs and now I am beginning the stage of summing up.
Vasant Oswal was brought up in an era when public transport in India relied on horses. From humble beginnings in Pune in the western state of Maharashtra, he went on to become a pioneer in laser surgery in the larynx. He would also receive a Fellowship by Election at the Royal College of Surgeons, not to mention serving as Editor in Chief of ENT and Audiology News.
How do doctors learn to prescribe/use drugs in a safe and effective manner? This is no simple question and when the issue of a prescribing habit being regarded as lethal it becomes highly relevant.
Timelines are very important but how reliable are they? Of course, it depends on the source(s) of the data on which they are based.
If a person is snoring that means they are breathing. If they are breathing and their skin is of a normal colour does that not suggest that they are oxygenating the tissues?
We all know what snoring is, but do we understand what snoring means?
How much does the position of a patient add to the risk of a surgical procedure? This is an extremely important question, and the answer is far from simple.
Because of liability issues there is a reluctance to make clinical practice guidelines (CPG) statutory requirements; that is to say, guidelines are ‘suggestions’, not ‘instructions’. And why is this important to this case?
The issue at stake is one of culpability. Who is to blame when things go wrong? That involves both an awareness of what has actually happened and those responsible for the various elements that have shown to be at fault.
UK professionals have called for aid in sending surgical equipment to Ukraine during Russian invasion.
The Judge continues in her ‘Reasons for Sentencing’ and refers to the expert opinion of Dr Jimmy Chan. I have already indicated the lack of veracity when it comes to matters of fact with Dr Chan. Now we an opportunity to consider the validity of his opinion.
I was troubled by the Judge's response and wondered what a mathematician would have thought of it. So, the following emails ensued:
There are things that we just do not know because it is now too late to find out: what were the oxygen saturation levels, for example? But there are other things we do not know although they are known. Where did Dr Kwan go when she left the operating room?
The Judge just cannot say, “Lee’s airway and oxygenation were not established or maintained”. This is nonsensical from the perspective of a person trained in medicine. Even more senseless from a person who is not. If Lee’s airway was not established and maintained, how did Lee survive a three-hour operation, albeit in the prone position and without developing any signs of cyanosis?
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.
The recent Times investigation and subsequent reported investigation by the MHRA on the use of unlicensed botulinum toxin in the UK is something that is sorely needed in a sector that is unregulated.
It is the system that places the Judge as an interpreter of “truths” and sadly, susceptible to false information.
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year. This is the year of the Tiger. I am fine, I am a Dragon. This is going to be an interesting year.
Risks are ubiquitous in medicine. It is very important to realise that a risk can be both a threat and a friend. Risks relate to probabilities. The probability or possibility that the outcome may not be as desired. The Law does have a perverse view on this. The Law likes, demands, seeks cause and consequence. An honest doctor can rarely satisfy the Law. And that is why it was such a bad thing to see this poor Judge being led by the nose by two unscrupulous Medical “Experts”!
I wonder how fast time goes in prison? 2022.This was Vanessa’s first New Year in prison. Dr Mak’s second. Two female doctors, both in their thirties. Dr Mak graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Dr Kwan, Vanessa, from Hong Kong University (HKU). Both are now incarcerated on the basis of myths. It is a disgrace.
So now we are entering the third year of this global pandemic. It is changing, evolving and is bringing out the very best and the very worst in humanity. Science and scientists have had a real bashing, but then who by? Quacks, aardvarks and gobbeldygooks. Looking back is looking forward.
In the context of medicine, we typically speak of informed consent as having both an ethical and a legal basis. The ethics are related to patient autonomy and human rights. The legal perspective relates to the definition of what occurs if consent is not obtained, and a physical intervention occurs (assault or battery at a minimum and it would appear, gross negligence if things go wrong).
It is one year ago today that Justice Judianna Barnes sentenced Dr Mak Wan-ling to be incarcerated for three and half years for a crime she did not commit (see parts 1-4 of this blog).
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.
South Korea is a truly amazing country and has, over the last thirty years, transformed into one of the most dynamic and innovative economies in the world.
There is no formally recognised specialty of Cosmetic Surgery (and / or Medicine) in Hong Kong. Unsurprisingly, there are no formal training programs in cosmetic surgery or aesthetic medicine.
I wonder what Vanessa is thinking right now. If she can even think. A torrent of images, regrets, what ifs. The onslaught must be so great, no wonder the normal response is for the mind and the body to shut down? Depression.
The PMFA Journal team are delighted to welcome three new Specialist Advisors to our Editorial Board, each of whom will broaden our expertise and offer new perspectives to the Journal.
I want to return to the case of Dr Mak, who was, from the available evidence, caught up in a miscarriage of justice that arose because of a lack of effective interprofessional communication in the legal process.
14 June 2021 is the day in the Chinese calendar to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. These local holidays are a reminder of the deep cultural heritage enjoyed by the Chinese people.
In Volume 1, Issue 1 of this journal I wrote an article entitled: ‘From PIP to DC-CIK to the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: a medico-political minefield’. Little did I know or anticipate what a mess this was going to become: a medico-legal mess with ignorant lawyers and arrogant doctors demonstrating how stupidity and rapacious hypocrisy can twist and distort reality for the purposes of extracting a bizarre social revenge with little sense of justice.
On the 8 December 2020, Justice Judianna Barnes sentenced Dr Mak Wan-ling to three and a half years in prison. The charge for which she was found guilty was gross negligence manslaughter (GNM). She had injected a contaminated blood sample into a patient and the patient had died. The conviction was fundamentally flawed.
Blindness following filler injections is a devastating complication for the patient and the practitioner.
This will be the last ‘Letter from Hong Kong’. I began back in April with a simple message, wear masks.
Gluteal contouring has become an extremely popular procedure led by celebrity images and patient requests.
It is seven months since I wrote the first ‘Letter from Hong Kong’. The message then was simple: “Fear is okay, panic is not and wear masks”. It is one month since I wrote the last letter and that message? “Life goes on and will go on no matter what.”
Today is National Day in Hong Kong. A celebration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on 1 October 1949.
James Frame looks at the psychological effects of lockdown on plastis surgery patients.
Since March 2020 it was sensible medical practice to consider making all possible beds in the NHS available to potentially admit ill patients with COVID-19. The expected admission rate was supposed to risk overwhelming the NHS, so independent sector facilities apparently volunteered and were then contracted to the NHS as priority, with full remuneration for their losses, and all private practitioners were effectively frozen out from seeing, admitting and operating on their own self pay patients.
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.
Co-editor of The PMFA Journal, Dalvi Humzah, has been nominated to join the BMA Private Practice Committee.
“I see hope in the stars. Take time to look at them.”
There is an expression about “living through history”. I am not quite sure what it means but I have the inclination that it conveys a sense of being there, of being alive, when the world changes. Dramatically, irrevocably. We have a before, and we have an after, and we are now in the period of transition.
The advent of COVID-19 will continue to impose major adaptations in how we as surgeons practise and offer elective surgery going forward. In addition to how we try to adapt to make our practice as safe for the patient and our teams as...
It will be essential for there to be a full and impartial review of the response of each and every country to the global pandemic. That is the nature of science, accountability and responsibility.
The SARS-COV2 virus and the associated COVID-19 disease have caused immense social, financial and personal strain. But now we are taking the first tentative steps to exit the phase 1 lockdown.
The latest 'letter' from our man in Hong Kong, The PMFA Journal Co-editor Andrew Burd.
The weather was beautiful and there was a holiday atmosphere in the air. Five consecutive days without a new case. The goal is 28 consecutive new-disease-free days.
The PMFA Journal co-editor Andrew Burd looks at the impact of SARS on plastic surgery in Hong Kong.
Innovia Medical Group has announced that production of its Innovia Face Visor is now underway.
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.
Regular contributor to The PMFA Journal, Dr Nestor Demosthenous, has created a JustGiving page to generate support for Edinburgh and Lothians' healthcare workers currently at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.
Plastic Surgeon Brian Newman asks whether aesthetic procedures should go ahead while there is no coronavirus vaccine.
An ear, nose and throat consultant has become the first UK doctor confirmed to have died of coronavirus.
Johnson & Johnson has announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate and the rapid scaling of its manufacturing capacity with the goal of providing global supply of more than one billion doses.
This list will be updated as new sources of information emerge – let us know if there are any resources we should be listing here by emailing diana@pinpoint-scotland.com
Soon the public health implications of COVID-19 will be clearer. In Hong Kong, life has changed so much these past six months. The riots, the protests, the arson, the anarchy. And now nature shows what she can do.
Victor Gabriel Clatici asks what is the final frontier in dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine?
To accompany his Newsround report on the 12th APBC meeting in the October/November issue, Editor Andrew Burd shares the story of how the APBA was set up.
