Reflections on ESPRAS 2014

BAPRAS Deputy President Nigel Mercer, reflects on the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS) conference in Edinburgh

23^rd June 2014

BAPRAS responds to approval of European standard to regulate aesthetic surgery practices in EU

European Standard for Aesthetic Surgery Services EN 16372 was developed to improve the level of aesthetic surgery services to enhance patient safety and satisfaction, and reduce the risk of complications

18^th June 2014

Memorial Statue of Sir Archibald McIndoe unveiled by HRH the Princess Royal

Jacquie Pinney, Chief Executive of the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation reports on the unveiling of a new statue of Sir Archibald McIndoe in East Grinstead

6^th June 2014

Involving burn survivors in participatory research

Professor Anthony Metcalfe of the Blonde McIndoe Research Foundation comments on new burns research due to be undertaken by the Foundation

28^th May 2014

BAPRAS responds to claim of increased Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma risk from textured shell breast implant

8^th May 2014

Endorsement of GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgeons represents key milestone for patient safety

BAPRAS's President, Graeme Perks, and Chair of the Communications and Public Education Committee, Peter Budny talk about the importance of the General Medical Council's plastic surgery specialist register

8^th April 2014

BAPRAS responds to independent medical device review

responds to recommendations from the independent review led by Professor Terence Stephenson into how medical devices are handled within the MHRA

8^th April 2014

BAPRAS launches new national body contouring surgery guidance

New national body contouring surgery guide is launched today to promote equality in provision and improved care for weight loss patients

11^th March 2014

BAPRAS responds to the government's response to the review of regulation of cosmetic interventions

14^th February 2014

Understanding surgery available to correct hypospadias

BAPRAS Member, and Chair of our Hypospadias Special Interest Group, Rajan Uppal explains how plastic surgeons are working to foster a greater understanding and public awareness of what surgery is available to correct children's birth abnormalities

9^th February 2014