British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
The objects for which the Association is established are advancement of education in, and the practice of, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, in particular:
* To promote an interchange of knowledge for the advancement of Aesthetic Plastic surgery among suitably qualified surgeons.
* To stimulate training in this aspect of Plastic Surgery among Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and their trainees.
* To ensure that Aesthetic Plastic Surgery remains a recognised and respected discipline.
* To develop and encourage the practice of high standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct among members.
* To establish links with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons.
* To advise those who wish to obtain information about Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
* To promote better understanding of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery among General
Practitioners.
* To disseminate recent information and the results of research to the Members of the Association and the medical profession.
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons aims to provide up to date information on current issues in plastic surgery in the UK. Information concerning the future of plastic surgery in the UK is available, and BAPRAS members may discuss this issue online via the bulletin board in the members section.
Advice for people considering cosmetic surgery from The Healthcare Commission
Information and advice on cosmetic surgery and the Healthcare Commission's involvement in ensuring patients' safety within this sector.
Cosmetic Surgery and the Healthcare Commission
National reports on the provision of cosmetic surgery procedures have recommended additional procedures be brought into the regulatory framework of the Healthcare Commission. These procedures include ‘non-surgical’ procedures using injected materials to paralyse muscles which cause wrinkles (eg Vistabel® /Botox® and Dysport®) and remodelling techniques using cells or tissue ie cosmetic dermal fillers.
Plastic Surgery Support
This site provides audio and video consultations with BAPRAS Surgeons, Cosmetic Dentists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
This site also provides online monitored chat and message forums is HOSTED by qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and licensed-chartered Psychologists as well as Bapras Surgeons and Cosmetic Dentists. We realize its not easy to shoulder your worries and fears alone. Our goal here is to help you get though this with others who will understand what you are going through, the choices you are making, and the life consequences for such procedures. We strive to provide a safe, enlightened, non-judgemental forum to discuss your issues and your particular 'body enhancement', and wish you all good fortune in finding your way along this road.
Plastic Surgery Forum
Undergoing plastic surgery can be a difficult and lonely journey and we don't always receive the support we need from those closest to us. For this reason swapping experiences with others can provide the necessary reassurance, information and advice we all need. All surgeons are not created equal and it's important to find the right one for you.
Reading about other people's experiences, good and bad, can help you find the right procedures and surgeon to suit your individual needs. Then in turn we encourage you to share your experience with people starting out on their journey. Of course, you must always be aware that the people who post to this forum are ordinary people like you wanting to look the best they can. They are not experts but as long as you realise that, this forum will help you find the new you and at least you can rest assured that nobody is trying to sell you anything - just offer support and advice based on real experiences, that's all.