Plastic surgery in the press: Is it all about nip and tuck?

1^st May 2013

The Blond McIndoe Research Foundation in the 21st Century

Plans for a new statue to commemorate the work of pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe were recently announced. Here, BAPRAS member Baljit Dheansa, Chairman of the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation, gives an account of how the centre continues to be at the forefront of innovation and research around reconstructive surgery.

28^th April 2013

BAPRAS responds to Department of Health's review of regulation on cosmetic interventions

The Department of Health has published its Review of Regulation on Cosmetic Interventions. BAPRAS, the professional association representing plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic (cosmetic) surgeons on behalf of the Royal Colleges, has supported the review process since the PIP Implant Crisis in December 2011.

24^th April 2013

Supermicrosurgery: offering new hope for patients with lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is a serious and often debilitating condition that disrupts the lymphatic system, and is thought to affect over 125,000 people in the UK. Here, surgeon Dominic Furniss looks at some of the latest treatment methods available to patients.

12^th April 2013

Working towards progress

Mr Abhilash Jain has been appointed as Surgical Specialty Lead for BAPRAS and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, managing development of clinical trial networks. Abhilash tells us about the initiative, set up by the Royal College of Surgeons, and details some of his ambitions for the years ahead.

2^nd April 2013

Surgery Abroad: A trip to New Orleans with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

In October 2012, Helen Douglas won a travel bursary from BAPRAS, to present a paper in New Orleans at the ASPS meeting, following the paper’s success at last year’s BAPRAS summer meeting. Here, Helen recounts experiences from her trip

21^st March 2013

Changing lives overseas: Training in Vietnam and Peru

BAPRAS member Norma Timoney discusses the impact of her work abroad to help develop the skills of local surgeons

8^th March 2013

Combating acid violence against women

Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) works to eradicate acid violence and improve the lives of its victims, 80% of whom are women. Executive Director Jaf Shah addresses the devastating effects of acid violence, and details the Trust’s work to combat against it

8^th March 2013

Improving the lives of burns victims in Nepal

Since 2008, BAPRAS member Sian Falder has been heavily involved in supporting and improving burn care in Nepal, working with the charity ‘Interburns’. Sian shares her experiences with the charity

8^th March 2013

BAPRAS reiterates call for national guidelines on reconstructive surgery following bariatric weight loss procedures

19^th February 2013