PMFA - Plastic, Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetics Journal

23/07/2025

Just discovered a marketing compass that actually works for UK aesthetics!�This US-born guide cleverly adapts to OUR regulations & NHS-facing patients.�
👇Read this book review by Rebecca Rollett: https://www.thepmfajournal.com/research-update/book-reviews/post/aesthetic-clinic-marketing-in-the-digital-age-2nd-edition

Very grateful to Dr Rebecca Rollett FRCS (Plast) for her very kind review of my second textbook in PMFA - Plastic, Maxillofacial Surgery and Aesthetics Journal! It means so much to an author 🥰

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23/07/2025

Just discovered a marketing compass that actually works for UK aesthetics!�This US-born guide cleverly adapts to OUR regulations & NHS-facing patients.�
👇Read this book review by Rebecca Rollett: https://www.thepmfajournal.com/research-update/book-reviews/post/aesthetic-clinic-marketing-in-the-digital-age-2nd-edition

I opened the first page and realised this book was written for the American audience, where their rules for advertising are slightly different and their aesthetics industry is more tightly governed. However, upon further reading, the author cleverly states the similar rules / guidance for a UK audie...

22/07/2025

5 peptide types = 5 paths to better skin:
1️⃣ Signal (collagen boost)
2️⃣ Carrier (wound healing)
3️⃣ Neuro-inhibitors (wrinkle relax)
4️⃣ Enzyme-blockers (matrix protection)
5️⃣ Antimicrobial (microbiome balance)

Learn more about ‘the role of topical peptides in skincare’ by 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 :
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/features/post/the-role-of-topical-peptides-in-skincare

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18/07/2025

"Don't get TOO comfy" says microsurgery expert 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢-𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧
When did YOU take the leap that changed everything?

Read the interview to learn more about his career path and the work with British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons: https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/interviews/post/in-conversation-with-ahmed-ali-khan

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🗳️ Poll: Best time for career moves?
A Early opportunity
B Perfect preparation
C When pushed

16/07/2025

Ever wondered how bariatric surgery choices impact body contouring timing? 📚 'The Art of Body Contouring' breaks down:
• 10 surgical techniques from belt lipectomies to thigh lifts
• 200+ clinical photos & video walkthroughs
• Authors' personal 'why' behind each approach

Learn more:
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/research-update/book-reviews/post/the-art-of-body-contouring-after-massive-weight-loss

The Art of Body Contouring: After Massive Weight Loss is an excellent textbook comprising 10 chapters addressing reconstructive surgery in the weight loss patient.

14/07/2025

Meet Leo Cheng - NHS hero who flew 5,000 miles to perform FREE life-saving surgery:
'In Britain she'd have been treated immediately. This is why I volunteer'
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/blog/post/devoted-couple-celebrate-wife-s-life-threatening-tumour-removal-by-uk-surgeon

A 45-year-old woman has had a debilitating, orange-sized tumour surgically removed from her jaw for free after she was spotted on the side of the road by volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships, passing through her village in Madagascar.

11/07/2025

👂With cutaneous malignancies increasing by 50% on the helical rim, how are you tackling complex auricular reconstructions? Helical advancement flap preserves blood supply while maintaining natural contour.

📚Read the full article by 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 to know more about this technique: https://www.thepmfajournal.com/education/how-i-do-it/post/how-i-do-it-auricular-reconstruction-helical-advancement-flap

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10/07/2025

Have you had a chance to explore the June/July issue of the PMFA Journal? If so, share a clip and let our audience know which article or research caught your attention in this edition. The best response will be featured across our social platforms!✨

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09/07/2025

Did you know? UK aesthetic regulations lag behind Italy/France/Spain where only doctors inject. With 63% of Brits unable to verify practitioner qualifications, how can we close this safety gap?
New book analysis ➡️ https://www.thepmfajournal.com/research-update/book-reviews/post/aesthetic-medicine-international-dialogue-on-the-relationship-between-medicine-beauty-and-ethics

This landmark publication presents a compelling, multifaceted dialogue on the evolving ethical landscape of aesthetic medicine. Curated by an esteemed panel of international experts, it provides a much-needed exploration of how aesthetic practice must adapt in response to technological advancements,...

08/07/2025

History made at United Nations Human Rights Council! Face Equality International (FEI) patron Nikki Lilly became the first to address facial discrimination at this level.
'Cyberbullying isn't just cruel - it's a human rights issue.'

https://www.thepmfajournal.com/blog/post/breaking-barriers-at-the-un-human-rights-council

In March, a historic moment for the face equality movement took place, where Face Equality International (FEI) Patron, Nikki Lilly, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council.

07/07/2025

Working aboard showed me healthcare‘s true purpose - not profit, but PEOPLE.“
🔹 2025 Impact:
• 1,400+ free surgeries/month
• 500+ local medics trained/field service

🚢Read the article by 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠 to learn more about the : https://www.thepmfajournal.com/features/features/post/global-surgical-crisis-and-mercy-ships

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03/07/2025

Meet Emmanuel, 3, from Sierra Leone! After years of pain from a rare head growth, free surgery aboard Mercy Ships’ gave him a new life. His dad Yirah wept tears of joy: "It was like giving birth to him again!"
https://www.thepmfajournal.com/blog/post/emmanuel-3-has-life-transformed-after-mercy-ships-removes-painful-head-growth

The parents of a three-year-old boy are rejoicing after volunteers on board a charity hospital ship removed a large, painful growth from the side of his head – a condition that had been developing since before he was born.