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Research published today by The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (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. read whole article

"Patients are increasingly travelling to other countries lured by the promise of reduced cost, increased ease of accessibility and reduced waiting times but this places pressure on already overstretched plastic surgery, accident and emergency and general surgical units in the NHS." read whole article

On 18 November 2008, an exhibition at the Camberwell Art College opens showcasing 2,500 recently uncovered drawings of artist Dickie Orpen. read whole article

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. read whole article

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. read whole article

"While it is normal for teenagers to worry about their looks it should never be commonplace for young people to have or consider cosmetic surgery." read whole article

BAPRAS today joined Which? and other patient and professional organisations in opposing government plans to stop regulating cosmetic laser treatments from 1 October. read whole article

BAPRAS is urging the public to be careful when doing DIY this bank holiday in case they end the weekend minus a finger. read whole article

The commissioners of Plastic Surgery in Wales (Health Commission Wales) announced this week further restrictions to some plastic surgery procedures which require patients to have a body mass index within the normal range (18-25). read whole article

"In the normal scheme of things, patients would meet with a surgeon first to establish his or her credentials and that of the hospital where the procedure will take place before committing to anything. Patients should be given information not inducements when considering cosmetic surgery." read whole article