You searched for "BAAPS"
In conversation with Dr Hema Sundaram
We were delighted to chat to world-renowned Dr Hema Sundaram about her fascinating career in dermatology and how plans for SEASON 2020 are going. You are internationally recognised in the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery – can you tell...The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ISAPS Releases Statistics on Cosmetic Procedures Worldwide
There is a whole range of interesting statistics produced by the ISAPS latest survey. It provides a breakdown of the 23 million cosmetic procedures that were carried out worldwide in 2013 both by country and type of procedure. Look at...Do You Know Your Advertising Standards?
Over the last couple of years we have seen many organisations, including the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) seek to ban or at least rein in some of the advertising practices which go on in this industry [1]....Raising the bar for safer cosmetic surgery in the UK – part 1
In part one of a two-series article Professor James Frame, from the Anglia Ruskin University, gives us his opinion on what needs to be done to improve cosmetic surgery and patient safety in the UK. Cosmetic surgery is most easily...In conversation with Naveen Cavale
We were delighted to catch up with Naveen Cavale, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and President of the RSM Section of Plastic Surgery. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of plastic surgery? A bit...The injectable buttock procedure
Gluteal contouring has become an extremely popular procedure led by celebrity images and patient requests.In conversation with Dr Benoit Hendrickx
The PMFA Journal team were delighted to chat with Dr Benoit Hendrickx about his career in plastic surgery and this year’s Corsica Medical Summit. Can you tell us a little bit about what led you into the field of plastic...Fat grafting the buttock: facts and myths
Following the widely reported death of a British patient undergoing the procedure, can there be a place for the ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ in plastic surgery? Professor James Frame takes a look at this controversial topic.Raising the bar for safer cosmetic surgery in the UK – part 2
In the second of a two-part article (see Part 1 here) Professor James Frame, from the Anglia Ruskin University, gives us his opinion on what needs to be done to improve cosmetic surgery and patient safety in the UK. Medical...An open letter to young plastic surgeons (from an old UK plastic surgeon)
You are in a specialty that is second to none – you can use your skills to improve the quality of life of your patients, whether they have cancer, congenital abnormalities or damage caused by trauma. Most (90%) plastic surgery...Lipoedema awareness – the current state of play
Why do we need awareness? Around 40% of women in the UK are overweight or obese. Yet, within that 40% statistic, is a sub-set of women for whom that is not the full story. They suffer from a condition called...
