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Aesthetic Treatments on The High Street

BAAPS Statement on incentivising patients

As more aesthetics clinics open on the high street offering procedures such as anti-wrinkle injections (e.g. Botox) & Dermal Fillers, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has raised concerns about the safety of the public who may... Read more

BAAPS Call for Action as Audit Reveals 44% Rise in Botched Cosmetic Surgery from Abroad

Cheaper can sometimes prove more expensive, says British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, who are calling for travel insurance to be made compulsory in order to protect patients and reduce the burden on the NHS, as complications from... Read more

BAAPS "Code of Candour" in Celebrity Marketing

The Tip of the Iceberg Surgeons Introduce A “Code of Candour” For Celebrity “Tweakments” as Audit New Figures Reveal the real cost of “No Downtime” Fat Freezing Treatments London – 30th September, 2021 – The British Association... Read more

Just Say No: Surgeons Prioritise Patient Mental Health in Newly Launched Psychology Course

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS); the only organisation solely dedicated to advancing safety, innovation and excellence in cosmetic surgery; has launched a new initiative aimed at advancing the framework for mental... Read more

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

Post-pandemic panic – BAAPS issues a stark warning to the public: “Don’t fall victim to unscrupulous providers selling surgery as a post-lockdown quick fix”

Unscrupulous cosmetic surgery providers are cashing in on a post-pandemic “Zoom boom” by coercing vulnerable patients into panic buying procedures, warns The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). A... Read more

Policy Statement from The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)

The BAAPS has created a policy statement to provide guidance to surgeon members in response to the challenge of COVID-19. At this time, it is clear that the United Kingdom is facing an unprecedented healthcare crisis which is likely to affect all... Read more

Cosmetic Surgery Trends: Reduction in overall numbers as industry associations campaign for education and tighter regulation

London, 8 March 2020. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS); the only organisation solely dedicated to advancing safety, innovation and excellence in cosmetic surgery; has released its annual audit. According to the new... Read more

Joint statement from ABS, BAAPS and BAPRAS Advice regarding Breast Implant safety

Joint statement from ABS, BAAPS and BAPRAS Advice regarding Breast Implant safety There are currently two main areas... Read more

BAAPS Announces formal review of buttock fat grafting

BAAPS today organised a world-leading debate of international experts in this field Members were delighted to hear emerging evidence with respect to safety and techniques of buttock fat grafting BAAPS is now in a position to undertake a formal... Read more

A statement by The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) on Channel 4 Dispatches programme and concern over the safety of breast implants

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) understands the concerns of patients and journalists expressed in the Channel 4 Dispatches programme aired on 24th June 2019. The programme has highlighted two main areas of concern... Read more

Cosmetic surgery stats: number of surgeries remains stable amid calls for greater regulation of quick fix solutions

London, 20 May 2019 – The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS); the only organisation solely dedicated to advancing safety, innovation and excellence in cosmetic surgery; has released its annual audit. According to the new... Read more

Statement from PRASEAG on Breast Implants and Guidance for Patients.

The BAAPS provided the following statement from the Chair of PRASEAG outlining the current situation regarding breast implants associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and offer guidance for patients. See the statement... Read more

Theft of Medical Supplies from Witham

The Essex Police have asked to make BAAPS members aware that a large quantity of Botox and Azzalure botulinum toxin was stolen from a supplier in Essex and officers believe it’s been sold on for the black market, so could be anywhere in... Read more

A statement by The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) on the withdrawal of Allergan (Natrelle®) textured implants

BACKGROUND Over recent years, plastic surgeons have become aware of and studied a known link between breast implants that have a textured surface and the condition Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma... Read more