Posts Tagged ‘BAPRAS’

Britons encouraged to avoid cosmetic surgery in Europe

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Britons are being warned against seeking medical or cosmetic surgery procedures in Europe, as they could be treated by “dangerous” doctors.

The Guardian reports that new laws in the EU mean that patients could be refused access to medical records and the disciplinary history of incompetent medical professionals. (more…)

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Number of botched cosmetic surgeries abroad causing concern

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The rising number of British patients undergoing botched cosmetic surgery procedures is causing concern, following the release of research carried out by the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

A poll conducted on BAPRAS members showed that a quarter of its surgeons had treated patients for complications related to surgery carried out overseas. (more…)

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