2024
May 2024 - HEIR TO THE SPARE
Surgeons Using Spare Body Parts to Reconstruct Following Cancer Ops
April 2024 - NEW BURN ASSESSMENT DEVICE COULD SAVE THE NHS TIME AND MONEY
Pioneering Diagnostic Machine on Trial in Newcastle More Accurate than Human Eye and
Previous Technologies
April 2024 - FROZEN FINGERS
Could a Painful Winter-Long Condition be Cured Using BOTOX?
March 2024 - THE FAULT IN OUR SCARS
New Questionnaire Highlights Link Between Scars and Body Image - Empowers Children to
Report Psychological Effects
February 2024 - FIT(BIT) AS A FIDDLE
Wearables Can Predict Recovery Following Surgery
2023
November 2023 - FAT CHANCE
New Fat-Injection Study Gives Hope to People with Debilitating Pain After Mastectomy
November 2023 - PANDEMIC PUPPIES
UK Facing Worrying Increase in Dog Attacks
November 2023 - MINECRAFT SURGERY
Innovative Technique Heals Wounds Using Pixels of Skin that expand to 500 Times Their Size
October 2023 - FREEZE FRAME
Kids as Young as Ten Burn Themselves with Aerosols for Social Media Challenges
12 June 2023 - Stay well padded: surgeons urge caution on cheek fat removal craze
2021
14 October 2021 - Give Women the Breast Chance - Restart Breast Reconstruction for Cancer Patients, Demand Surgeons
2020
26 October 2020 - British plastic and reconstructive surgeons urge caution as over one third of households consider home fireworks displays due to Covid restrictions
16 January 2020 - BAPRAS supports the Sun's campaign for greater regulation of dermal fillers
2019
01 November 2019 - Coalition of Plastic, Hand and Burns Surgeons call on the Government to act now to reduce serious injuries from firework misuse
21 October 2019 - BAPRAS statement on indications for hair transplant surgery
18 October 2019 - British plastic surgeons support Sainsbury's ban on fireworks sales
29 January 2019- Coalition of Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists call on Government to introduce greater regulation of potentially dangerous dermal fillers
2018
19 December 2018 - Breast implants linked to cancer withdrawn from sale in Europe - BAPRAS comments
08 November 2018 - BAPRAS encourages members to join the Nail bed INJury Analaysis (NINJA) trial, which is the first Plastic Surgery study of its kind
08 November 2018 - Coalition of British breast and plastic surgeons welcome the news that over 20,000 operations have been recorded on England's Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry
05 November 2018 - British public support plastic surgeons’ call for government to introduce graphic warnings on all firework packaging
17 October 2018 - BAPRAS supports ASA ruling on irresponsible advertisements for breast enhancement
21 July 2018- BAPRAS involved in the development of new national guidelines for complex regional pain syndrome
01 June 2018- BAPRAS involved in new guidance to prevent breast cancer patients being denied reconstructive surgery
27 March 2018 - Hundreds of breast cancer patients denied or rushed into "life-changing" surgeries amid rise of policies to restrict breast reconstruction, new report finds
2017
28 November 2017- BAPRAS welcomes sympathetic and realistic portrayal of serious craniofacial condition in new film Wonder
17 October 2017- BAPRAS welcomes launch of the Nailbed INJury Analysis (NINJA) trial
12 October 2017- Surgeons call for routine use of door safety catches to curb epidemic of fingertip injuries
31 August 2017- New help for 'acid attack' victims following recent rise in demand for NHS help
22 June 2017- BAPRAS Supports Nuffield Council on Bioethics' call fro better regulation of the cosmetic industry
2016
15 October 2016- Professional organiations respond to the launch of breast and cosmetic implant registry
15 April 2016- Healthcare profession takes strides in protecting non-surgical cosmetic intervention patients
12 April 2016- BAPRAS welcomes launch of new guidance for cosmetic procedures
2015
30 November 2015- BAPRAS welcomes launch of national breast implant register to drive patient safety
25 November 2015- Annual meeting of UK Plastic Surgeons showcases innovation and best practice from around the world
25 November 2015- BAPRAS supports NCEPOD report calling for more to be done to identify and treat sepsis
25 November 2015- Plastic Surgery advancements showcased at BAPRAS' innovation group
25 November 2015- BAPRAS surgeons streamline breast reconstruction to increase efficiency and benefit patients
25 November 2015- CCGs must do more to implement national guidelines for body contouring surgery
20 November 2015- BAPRAS surgeon helps treat victims of Romanian nightclub fire
09 November 2015- BAPRAS joins new global plastic surgery association
06 November 2015- BAPRAS supports launch of new surgeon certification to improve standards of care in sector
24 September 2015- BAPRAS responds to the suspension of the CE certificate for all medical devices made by Silimed
21 September 2015- BAPRAS supports ALL Trials initiative
24 July 2015- BAPRAS calls for more psychological support for plastic surgery patients
17 July 2015- BAPRAS member helps lead development of Scottish cosmetic regulation changes
25 June 2015- Belgium welcomes international plastic surgeons for annual scientific meeting
20 March 2015- BAPRAS advises patients on risk of ALCL
2014
11 December 2014- BAPRAS reiterates position regarding female genital cosmetic surgery
26 November 2014- Pioneering international surgical training charity launches at annual meeting of UK plastic surgeons
24 November 2014- Plastic surgeons call for greater investment in multi-disciplinary teams
24 October 2014- BAPRAS reiterates warning to patients of risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery
13 October 2014- BAPRAS backs Be Real: Body Confidence for Everyone
3 August 2014- Cut it out: Surgery societies and Britain's largest surgical royal college slam summer discounts
7 July 2014- World leading transplant innovations to be explored at UK meeting of European Plastic Surgeons
8 April 2014- BAPRAS responds to independent medical devices review
11 March 2014- New national body contouring surgery guide launched to promote equality in provision and improved care for weight loss patients
14 February 2014- BAPRAS responds to the government's response to the review of regulation of cosmetic interventions
24 January 2014- BAPRAS responds to speech made by Secretary of State about continuity of patient care
2013
29 December 2013- BAPRAS responds to Health Minister's comments about regulation of cosmetic interventions
29 November 2013- BAPRAS backs Changing Faces 'don't call me freakface' campaign
27 November 2013- Activity to protect patients since cosmetic interventions review must be implemented and communicated, urge UK plastic surgeons
27 November 2013- Dublin plays host to international plastic surgeons for BAPRAS-IAPS scientific meeting
18 July 2013- BAPRAS condemns trivialisation of non invasive surgical procedures highlighted on the final of TV's the Apprentice
20 June 2013- Nottingham welcomes international plastic surgeons for annual scientific meeting
24 April 2013- BAPRAS statement in response to the Department of Health’s Review of Regulation on Cosmetic Interventions
19 February 2013- BAPRAS reiterates call for national guidelines on reconstructive surgery following bariatric weight loss procedures
29 January 2013- BAPRAS supports the Cosmetic Surgical Practice Working Party report: Professional Standards for Cosmetic Practice
2012
31 December 2012- BAPRAS welcomes interim report of the Review for Cosmetic Interventions
21 November 2012- New breast reconstruction guidelines launched to improve UK standards of care for breast cancer patients
6 September 2012- BAPRAS statement re the Melanoma Taskforce report on melanoma care in the UK
15 August 2012- BAPRAS statement re Department of Health review into cosmetic surgery and procedures
27 July 2012- BAPRAS supports campaign to protect the term ‘surgeon’
11 July 2012- Newcastle plays host to world's leading plastic surgeons for annual scientific meeting
5 July 2012- BAPRAS responds to government response to Health Care Committee's report into PIP implants
18 June 2012- Six months of uncertainty ends as Government Expert Group publishes Final Report on PIP breast implants
15 May 2012- BAPRAS responds in detail to Lord Howe’s review of PIP implants case
14 May 2012- BAPRAS response to Lord Howe's review
23 April 2012- Withdrawal of Macrolane for use in breast augmentation
28 March 2012- BAPRAS Statement for BBC Radio 4 You & Yours
28 March 2012- BAPRAS response to Health Committee’s report on PIP Breast Implants and the regulation of cosmetic interventions
16 March 2012- Survival from burns injuries better than ever before
15 March 2012- Response to new government PIP implant data
30 January 2012- BAPRAS responds to concern over Silimed breast implants
24 January 2012- BAPRAS helps launch first app to be registered as a medical device by the MHRA
17 January 2012- Clear new guidance on PIP breast implants issued for patients and doctors
13 January 2012- BAPRAS maintains its advice for women with PIP breast implants
11 January 2012- BAPRAS supports steps announced by Andrew Lansley
10 January 2012- BAPRAS starts consultation process on draft EU Standard for Aesthetic Surgery Services
6 January 2012- BAPRAS supports recommendations of the Expert Group on PIP breast implants
3 January 2012- BAPRAS reiterates its call for staged removal of PIP breast implants
2011
23 December 2011- Response to French Authorities statement on PIP breast implant removal
23 December 2011- BAPRAS speaks out for patients about PIP breast implants
21 December 2011- BAPRAS issues advice to women with breast implants following predicted announcement from French Medical authorities about PIP implants
20 December 2011- Response to French health warning on PIP Breast implants
6 December 2011- BAPRAS celebrates ground breaking research as the UK's biggest ever plastic surgery meeting closes
2 December 2011- BAPRAS pushes for national guidelines on reconstructive surgery following bariatric weight loss procedures
30 November 2011- BAPRAS calls for greater patient access to plastic surgeons
2 November 2011- Search led by BAPRAS surgeon begins for patient to undergo UK’s first hand transplant
7 October 2011- BAPRAS condemns cosmetic surgery promotion in Love It magazine
8 April 2011- Plastic surgery integral to creating high quality outcomes in emergency surgery care
2010
16 September 2010- Plastic surgeons back call for better regulation in cosmetic surgery
30 June 2010- Better care for women having breast cancer surgery, but still room for improvement
9 April 2010- Plastic surgeons welcome support to stop under 18s accessing sunbeds
1 April 2010- Comment from BAPRAS on the MHRA issued safety notice on PIP silicone breast implants
2009
5 December 2009- A face is for life, not just for Christmas
1 December 2009- BAPRAS wins bid to host European Plastic Surgery Congress
5 October 2009- Immediate breast reconstruction has clear benefits for patients and the NHS
14 September 2009- New standards for the treatment of open fractures of the lower limb published
23 May 2009- Skin experts warn sun lovers – tan now, cancer later
6 May 2009- BAPRAS comments on 80% facial transplant in the US
28 April 2009- BAPRAS comments on cosmetic surgery incentive
2008
3 December 2008- "Rise of cosmetic surgery tourism threatens patient safety and burdens NHS", warns BAPRAS
19 November 2008- BAPRAS announces UK-wide audit to determine impact of cosmetic tourism on the NHS
11 November 2008- Pioneering World War II plastic surgery drawings to be exhibited for the first time
16 October 2008- BAPRAS warns patients they will not get the continuity of care they need if the go abroad to have a cosmetic procedure
25 September 2008- Talking to a surgeon before picking a cosmetic procedure leads to a more successful result
27 August 2008- Plastic surgeons’ association says that teenagers should only have cosmetic surgery in exceptional cases
10 July 2008- BAPRAS joins Which? in fight against laser de-regulation
22 May 2008- Plastic surgeons warn of bank holiday DIY dangers
28 April 2008- BAPRAS’ response to the decision to restrict access for some plastic surgery in Wales
9 January 2008- Statement in response to £6,000 cosmetic surgery prize in Europa International lottery