BAAPS Regional Aesthetic Training Day, Bristol 2026

BAAPS Training Day for Specialist Registrars

08:30 – Registration & Refreshments

08:55 - Welcome & Learning Objectives
Objectives:

• Outline competencies expected of Specialist Registrars in private aesthetic surgery
• Reinforce ethical frameworks (GMC, BAAPS/BAPRAS standards)
• Provide overview of the day’s schedule

09:00–09:45 — Advanced Facial Anatomy for Aesthetic Surgery
Learning Objectives:

• Understand anatomic planes relevant to facelifting and periorbital surgery
• Recognise danger zones and structures at risk
• Appreciate age-related descent and its implications for facial rejuvenation

09:45–10:30 — Facelift & Necklift — Contemporary Techniques & Decision-Making
Learning Objectives:

• Identify the appropriate facelift technique per patient anatomy
• Master safe vector planning and tissue handling
• Recognise and prevent common complications

10:30–10:45 — Coffee Break

10:45–11:30 — Blepharoplasty & Periorbital Rejuvenation 
Learning Objectives:

• Perform safe upper & lower lid assessment
• Integrate surgical and non-surgical peri-orbital treatments
• Prevent and manage major complications

11:30–12:15 - Advanced Breast Aesthetic Surgery – Augmentation & Mastopexy
Learning Objectives:

• Plan implant-based and mastopexy procedures confidently
• Manage asymmetries and complex revision cases
• Understand modern strategies for capsular contracture

12:15–13:00 — Lunch

13:00–13:45 — Advanced Breast Aesthetic Surgery – Breast Reduction & Gynaecomastia Surgery
Learning Objectives:

• Plan Breast Reduction procedures and gynaecomastia correction confidently
• Manage complications and expectations

13:45–14:30 — Body Contouring Masterclass: Liposuction & Abdominoplasty
Learning Objectives:

• Apply modern liposuction concepts including high-definition sculpting
• Execute safe and aesthetically effective abdominoplasty
• Reduce complications such as seromas and wound breakdown

14:30–15:15 — Aesthetic Surgery Complications — M&M Style Discussion
Learning Objectives:

• Develop rapid response strategies to common aesthetic complications
• Improve communication and documentation following adverse events

15:15–15:30 — Break

15:30–16:15 — Aesthetic Rhinoplasty — Structural & Preservation Techniques
Learning Objectives:

• Develop a systematic approach to primary rhinoplasty
• Understand preservation vs structural rhinoplasty principles

16:15–17:00 — Aesthetic Psychology, Ethics & Private Practice Management
Learning Objectives:

• Recognise psychological contraindications to cosmetic surgery
• Conduct a compliant, ethically sound consultation
• Manage complaints and online reviews professionally

17:00 — Closing Summary, Q&A, Certificates

 

*This programme is subject to change without notice.