The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic
Surgeons (BAPRAS)

BAPRAS was founded in 1946, as the British Association
of Plastic Surgeons, with the objects of relieving sickness and
protecting and preserving Public Health by the promotion and development
of Plastic Surgery. The aim of the Association is to advance education in
all aspects of Plastic Surgery.

The Association holds scientific meetings, runs training courses, awards
scholarships and grants and owns the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive
and Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS) – formerly British Journal of Plastic Surgery.

Full membership of the Association is limited to those who hold, or who
have held, a Consultant NHS post in Plastic Surgery and have their names
on the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery.

Information about membership can be found in the Membership section
of their website

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
(BAAPS)

BAAPS is a not-for-profit organisation, established for the advancement
of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public
benefit. In addition, one of its main objectives is to develop and encourage
the practice of high standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct
among members. With this in mind, members of BAAPS subject themselves
to annual audit of their practices and outcomes.

Their offices are based at the Royal College of Surgeons of England
in London and further information can be found on their website

The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS (Eng)

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is
committed to enabling surgeons to achieve and maintain the highest standards
of surgical practice and patient care.

To qualify and practise in any surgical specialty in the UK, a doctor must
first obtain a fellowship from the College (FRCS), before embarking on his/her
Specialty Training.

The College is responsible for supervising training of surgeons in approved
posts, providing educational and practical workshops for surgeons and other
medical professionals at all stages of their careers.

Further information on the role and objectives of the RCS can be
found on their website

BUPA

BUPA is the UK’s leading provider of private health care
insurance, hospitals and health care services. It has a long track record
and reputation for delivering safe, high quality clinical care and has hospitals
throughout the UK. Mr Murphy’s practice is based solely at BUPA Hospital,
Manchester in Whalley Range, Manchester, where he consults and operates.

Further information on the hospital can be found by visiting the website

Other Useful Links

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

This site has comprehensive
patient information on a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic
operations.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The procedures section of this public site gives very helpful information
on cosmetic surgery operations.

Department of Health

This is an excellent department of health site giving clear patient-oriented
information on breast implants. You can download the leaflet as a pdf file.