International Women’s Day 2021 - #ChooseToChallenge

2021 presents an unprecedented time for women in surgery, exemplified by the fact that the BSSH, BAPRAS, BAAPS, and the ABS all currently have female Presidents, with a female Vice President Elect currently in post at the BOA. In order to celebrate... Read more

BAAPS Current Statement on Cosmetic Surgery and Covid-19

We are in a global pandemic at a point where the numbers of infections and deaths are rising in the U.K. A National Lockdown has now been introduced by the UK Government. The Government has produced extensive advice, with some differences between... Read more

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) breaks new ground with appointment of its first female president

Mary O’Brien becomes the first woman to lead plastic surgeons’ association in 41-year history

Mary O’Brien has been named the first ever female president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), marking a new chapter for the respected, but previously male dominated, organisation.  Despite the fact that... Read more