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BAAPS response to new study: Botox effects on brain

London, UK - 4 April 2008 - On 1 April the Journal of Neuroscience published a study stating that Botox can allegedly move from the original injection site into the central nervous system. The results are based on animal research, in which... Read more

Proposed cosmetic deregulation 'absurd'

Surgeons Denounce Deregulation of Lasers and IPL as a Dangerous Political Move

London, UK - 25 March 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

Cosmetic surgery helps disabled west end star regain body image

Wheelchair-bound Actress and Producer on Her Boob Job, Lipo, Tummy Tuck and Botox

London - 17 March 2008 - Natasha Wood leads an amazing life - currently starring in an autobiographical West End show (all proceeds of which go to charity), she's had a long career working as an actress and producer and lived in both New York... Read more

Survey reveals rise in botched holiday surgery

Over 80% of Surgeons Have Seen Problems with Patients Returning from Holiday Surgery

London, UK-18 November 2007- 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

Are UK patients guinea pigs for unproven cosmetic treatments?

Top Surgeons Examine Evidence at Annual Conference

London - 27 September, 2007 - 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, are... Read more

Cosmetic surgery study findings 'entirely inappropriate'

Britons Are Doin' it for Themselves, Say the BAAPS

London, UK - 29 August, 2007 - 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

Surgeons denounce booby prize

Radio station awards 'Enhanced Fun Bags' to competition winner.

London, UK - 13 August, 2007. 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

Surgeons say never-never to buying catalogue botox

Non-Surgical Treatments "Reduced to Status of Socks and Pants"

London, UK - 9 July, 2007 - 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

Outrage over 'degrading' breast augmentation website

Women Post Photos Online and Men Donate Money for their Surgery

London, UK - 15 June, 2007 - 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

General practitioners invited to cash in on cosmetic boom

Company Offers to Train GPs in Lasers, Injectables and Peels - Surgeons Concerned

London, UK - 21 May 2007 - 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

Patient advisory about medispas

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Warn: Non-Surgical Does Not Mean Non-Medical!

London, UK - 12 May, 2007 - 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

UK nip/tuck experts show Americans how it's done

British Plastic Surgeons Present on Latest Advances at Aesthetic Conference in New York

London, UK - 18 April, 2007 - 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

Plastic surgery lottery: "It shouldn't be you!"

British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons Says Gimmick "Plumbs New Depths"

London - 8 January, 2007 - 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

BAAPS relaunches website

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS RELAUNCHES WEBSITE

BAAPS Unveils New Website to Educate the Public about Aesthetic Surgery London - 11 December 2006 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of... Read more

BAAPS Annual Meeting 2006

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AESTHETIC SURGERY

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Address Body Dysmorphia, Addiction to Plastic Surgery Bath - 22 September, 2006 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation... Read more

Douglas McGeorge - new BAAPS President

Douglas McGeorge assumes leadership role at the BAAPS

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT Bath - 22 September 2006 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of... Read more

Top Ten Psychological Warning Signs

BAAPS issue Guidelines for Aesthetic Surgeons to Consider During Patient Selection

London, UK - 22 September, 2006 - The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk) today published a list of safety guidelines for their members, in an effort to heighten awareness and education about patients who may suffer... Read more

S.U.R.E you want cosmetic surgery? New safety acronym

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 published a concise checklist... Read more

Fat-dissolving fads: Too good to be true?

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons statement on Mesotherapy The search for a non-surgical method to get rid of unwanted fat is not new and neither is `mesotherapy`, a technique which claims to dissolve fat by injections of... Read more

Travel vouchers for surgery scheme `absurd`

British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons Condemn Unscrupulous Marketing Strategies

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 condemned the latest... Read more