New standards for the treatment of open fractures of the lower limb published

BAPRAS and the BOA have worked together to create updated multi-disciplinary standards for the treatment of open fractures of the lower limb

14^th September 2009

Skin experts warn sun lovers – tan now, cancer later

Young people don’t believe the risks of skin cancer

23^rd May 2009

BAPRAS welcomes the success of the 80% facial transplant in the US.

Improvements in techniques and medical research mean that the UK is ready to conduct a face transplant when the right donor and candidate are found.

6^th May 2009

BAPRAS comments on cosmetic surgery incentives

Gift vouchers aren't an appropriate way for patients to be selected to undergo plastic surgery

28^th April 2009

BAPRAS responds to decision to restrict access to plastic surgery in Wales

Commissioners of plastic surgery in Wales announced this week further restrictions to some plastic surgery procedures which require patients to have a body mass index within the 'normal' range.

2^nd January 2009

BAPRAS warns rise of cosmetic surgery tourism threatens patient safety

Research published today by BAPRAS found that during 2007 almost a quarter of its membership (23%) had to treat patients within in NHS with complications related to cosmetic surgery performed outside of the UK.

3^rd December 2008

BAPRAS announces UK-wide audit to determine impact of cosmetic tourism on the NHS

Patients are increasingly travelling to other countries but what pressure does this place on already overstretched plastic surgery, accident and emergency and general surgical units in the NHS?

19^th November 2008

Pioneering World War II plastic surgery drawings to be exhibited for the first time

An exhibition at the Camberwell Art College opens showcasing 2,500 recently uncovered drawings of artist Dickie Orpen

11^th November 2008

BAPRAS warns patients will not get continuity of care if they go abroad for cosmetic procedures

A paper published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, highlights that NHS resources are being used to treat patients who have gone aboard for cosmetic surgery because of deficiencies in post-operative care.

16^th October 2008

Talking to a surgeon before picking a cosmetic procedure leads to a more successful result

A recent survey of BAPRAS members showed that surgeons were willing to advise patients against surgery when there are unrealistic expectations, or if there are concerns about the patient’s motivation for having surgery.

25^th September 2008