BAPRAS maintains its advice for women with PIP breast implants
MEDIA STATEMENT- 13 January 2012
This weekend, the NHS will launch an advertising campaign advising women on what to do with PIP breast implants.
In accordance with the adverts BAPRAS advises that there is no need for women to panic and that they should seek appropriate consultation with their clinic or GP.
BAPRAS is in the final stages of agreeing a common set of guidelines for health professionals and patients in partnership with ABS, RCS, FSSA and BAAPS.
Ahead of this, and whilst further data is being accumulated by the Expert Group on the implications of PIP implants, BAPRAS continues to advise that it is sensible for the implants to be removed.
A link to BAPRAS’ original statement can be found here: http://www.bapras.org.uk/news.asp?id=949
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About BAPRAS
BAPRAS, the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, is the voice of plastic surgery in the UK. It aims to increase the understanding of the professional specialty and scope of plastic surgery, promoting innovation in teaching, learning and research.
Founded in 1946 (originally as the British Association of Plastic Surgeons), today BAPRAS has over 800 members and is the professional representative body for reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeons providing services to patients on the NHS and privately in the UK. Members of the public can find a member plastic surgeon in their area by logging on to www.bapras.org.uk. Anyone can check the GMC to find out if a surgeon is on the plastic surgery specialist register; http://www.gmc-uk.org/register/search/index.asp