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Top surgeon denounces self-professed 'pioneers'

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Hits Out at ‘Outrageous’ Marketing Claims

London – 3rd February, 2010 – When approached about claims that a particular surgeon was responsible for “pioneering and introducing most of the cosmetic surgery procedures that are available today”, the British... Read more

Britons still find ways to perk up

London, UK – 31 January 2010 – Britons still found ways to perk up during (arguably the worst period in) the recession, according to the latest audit figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk),... Read more

Cosmetic surgery: a perfect storm

Clinical Risk Publishes Special Edition on Cosmetic Surgery with Articles by Top Names

<p><strong>London – 16 November 2009 </strong>– Prestigious journal from the Royal Society of Medicine ‘Clinical Risk’ today publishes a special edition entirely dedicated... Read more

Common sense prevails in advertising

Complaints from Commercial Clinic about Cosmetic Surgery Ad Not Upheld by the ASA

London, UK- 28 October 2009 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit,... Read more

Sun, sea and silicone: cosmetic surgery tourism trends revealed at groundbreaking conference

Annual Meeting of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Held in Conjunction with European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (EASAPS)

Cardiff – 17 September 2009 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public... Read more

Buying cosmetic fillers on the web can give you more than a virus

Surgeons Warn - If Injected Incorrectly Could Cause Disfigurement, Stroke

London, UK- 1 August 2009- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public... Read more

Top UK surgeons join celebs on Twitter

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Tweets News, Updates of Interest

London, UK- 28 July 2009- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, has... Read more

Surgeons' demands published in British Medical Journal

Fillers Less Regulated than Tattooing and Acupuncture - Call to Make Them Prescription

London, UK- 24 July 2009- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, has... Read more

1 in 4 surgeons fixing botched permanent filler ops

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Offers Safety Guidelines for Injectables

London, UK - 8 June 2009 - With recent reports of women suffering complications due to cosmetic fillers, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement... Read more

Top award for British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

BAAPS Wins Aesthetic Medicine's Association Initiative of the Year

London, UK- 16 February 2009- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit,... Read more

Over 36,400 Surgical Procedures in the UK in 2009

Despite Recession 36,482 Aesthetic Surgery Procedures Took Place in the UK

London, UK - 1 February 2009 - The economy may have been sagging but the nation still found ways to remain uplifted during 2009, according to the latest audit figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons... Read more

Tragedy highlights cosmetic surgery 'not for everyone'

Top Surgeons Reveal Most Common Reasons for Turning Away Patients

London, UK- 27 December 2008- Recent reports of a woman suffering a stroke after a facelift due to her high blood pressure, a condition which made her unsuitable for the surgery in the first place, has spurred the British Association of... Read more

Surgeons reveal UK's largest-ever Breast Augmentation survey

275% Increase in Ops since 2002 - Average Complication and Re-Operation Rates Unveiled

London, UK - 18 September 2008 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public... Read more

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons appoints new President

Nigel Mercer Assumes Leadership Role

Chester - 18 September 2008 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit,... Read more

Surgeons 'Name and Shame' inappropriate cosmetic surgery ads

BAAPS Launches First-Ever Advertising Campaign to Promote Patient Safety and Education

London, UK - 18 September 2008- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit,... Read more

Statement from surgeons on misrepresentation of cosmetic surgery on teens

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Disappointed at Sensationalist Portrayal of Rare, Isolated Cases London, UK- 28 August 2008- Surgeons from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk),... Read more

Cosmetic surgery: teens just 'not bovvered'

New Survey Reveals Almost Half of Surgeons Have Registered No Increase in Teen Enquiries

London, UK- 28 August 2008- Despite recent reports in the press about teenagers allegedly turning to cosmetic surgery to either emulate celebrities or to prevent playground bullying, a survey conducted by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic... Read more

Holiday surgery dreams can end in nightmare

Patient Left with Lopsided Face after Cheap Surgery Abroad

London, UK - 14 August 2008 - On New Year's Day this year, 47-year-old Business Management Trainer Anna Zanella expected her dream of a new, youthful look to finally come true. She had considered having a facelift for months and thought she had... Read more

Cosmetic treatments not 'trivial' say surgeons

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Challenge Government's Proposal, Warn Patients Can Be Permanently Disfigured

London, UK - 10 June 2008 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, today... Read more

Mr Martin Kelly

Mr Martin Kelly At the BAAPS we are shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of Martin Kelly - an extremely well-known and respected plastic surgeon. His is a great loss to the surgical community, his colleagues and patients... Read more