PMFA - Plastic, Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetics Journal

11/02/2026

It’s a little late, but good things are worth waiting for! The Feb/Mar edition of the PMFA Journal has arrived, As always, It is packed with the latest research, industry insights, and trends in aesthetic medicine. Let’s have a look now!👇

📚Feb/Mar issue:https://bit.ly/4rL6oeX
🔔Follow and register with us to access the fascinating worlds of plastic & maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology.

05/02/2026

The aesthetics industry is evolving! With new regulations on the horizon, patient safety and ethical practice are more crucial than ever. How can practitioners stand out in this changing landscape?
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/features/post/the-future-of-aesthetics-why-self-regulation-and-ethics-must-lead-the-way

As the aesthetics industry in the UK approaches a new era of regulation, the importance of patient safety, ethical practice and continuous professional development (CPD) has never been greater. For healthcare professionals, the challenge is clear: how to stand out as a trusted, credible provider in....

03/02/2026

Amazing transformations! In this latest case reports where Nd:YAG long-pulse laser completely eliminated venous lakes on the lip – in just one session! This truly optimises clinical efficiency.
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/education/case-reports/post/venous-lake-of-the-lip-treated-with-nd-yag-longpulse-laser-two-case-reports

Venous lake of the lip is a benign vascular lesion characterised by dilation of superficial veins (venous ectasia). Clinically, it presents as a purplish-blue to violaceous, soft and compressible papule or nodule, most commonly located on the lower lip of older adults.

27/01/2026

Over 50% of women experience hair thinning by age 50, often exacerbated by the menopause. 😔 The emotional toll is huge.

We've seen promising results for PTT-6® as a non-hormonal solution. But first, we need to talk about the burden.
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/features/post/hair-regeneration-in-menopausal-and-androgenetic-alopecia-patients-using-ptt-6-exosomal-proteins

Hair loss is a prevalent but under-recognised concern among menopausal women, often resulting in diminished self-esteem and psychological distress. Estimates suggest that over 50% of women will experience some degree of hair thinning or loss by the age of 50, frequently exacerbated during and after....

22/01/2026

Tired of filtered ideals? 🤳 The ‘selfie generation’ often evaluates their face through a highly curated lens, leading to unrealistic expectations.

Aesthetic doctors are using 3D imaging technology to ground every discussion in the patient’s actual anatomy, not a digital fantasy. It’s about actionable realism.

📚Read the full article by 𝐅𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢 to learn more about it:
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/education/how-i-do-it/post/how-i-do-it-using-3d-imaging-technology-in-aesthetic-medicine

🔔Follow The PMFA Journal and register with us to access the fascinating worlds of plastic & maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology.

20/01/2026

Final words of wisdom from Jude Dunican for aspiring aesthetic nurses:
Start slowly, stay grounded.
Get into a clinic first.
Invest in education & find a mentor.

Which piece of advice resonates most with your current career stage?

📚Read the full conversation between 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 and 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬 👇
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/interviews/post/start-slowly-stay-grounded-the-vital-role-of-education-in-aesthetic-medicine

🔔Follow and register with us to access the fascinating worlds of plastic & maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology.

13/01/2026

RCS England reacts to the newest figures on NHS waiting times.

👇Read the news: https://www.thepmfajournal.com/news/post/rcs-england-response-to-latest-nhs-waiting-times-data

12/01/2026

🎥Dr Massimo Vitale shared with us about his latest article and love for the PMFA Journal

“Proud moment.
My article on post-infusion iron extravasation and its cutaneous management has been published in the PMFA Journal – December/January edition 📖✨

In this paper I focus on clinical complications, aesthetic impact and advanced laser-based treatment strategies for these challenging cases.

I truly recommend the PMFA Journal: it’s a high-level, scientifically solid publication with excellent clinical content.
You’ll also find this issue at upcoming international congresses – starting with IMCAS Paris 2026 🇫🇷

Looking forward to sharing knowledge and advancing our field together.”

📚Read the latest issue of the PMFA Journal: https://bit.ly/4pSh36A

09/01/2026

🚨 The aesthetics industry is at a crossroads! With increasing scrutiny and the rise of non-surgical treatments, patient safety and ethical practice are more crucial than ever. How can practitioners stand out in this evolving landscape? 🤔

📚Read the full article by 𝐃𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐠 to learn more about it:https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/features/post/the-future-of-aesthetics-why-self-regulation-and-ethics-must-lead-the-way

🔔Follow and register with us to access the fascinating worlds of plastic & maxillofacial surgery, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology.