Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, led a Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions. The Review Committee came to the SMC to announce their findings and recommendations to Government, and the SMC gathered further expert comment. read more
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, led a Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions and members of the Review Committee came to the SMC to brief journalists about their findings and recommendations to Government. read more
Concern was raised over the possible health impacts of breast implants manufactured by the French company Poly Implants Prothese (PIP) using industrial grade rather than medical grade silicone. read more
Scientists commented following the announcement of Ethics Committee approval for face transplantation to be carried out by a team at the Royal Free Hospital, London read more
The Science Media Centre and the Healing Foundation brought together leading experts in plastic and reconstructive medicine to discuss the implications of their research for the future of medical science. read more
The Healing Foundation announced a new national research project aimed at better understanding why some cope with disfigurement and serious appearance concerns better than others. read more
A group of the UK’s top plastic surgeons showcase the work they do on a day-to-day basis in our hospitals away from the spotlight on cosmetic breast implants, tummy tucks and botox. read more