William P Adams from Texas, gave presentations on the breast augmentation, mastopexy (uplift), and other areas of breast aesthetic surgery. He focused on obtaining desirable results with operative techniques to encourage rapid recovery and return to daily activities as soon as possible after surgery. He presented his method of dual plane breast augmentation, a technique already favoured and commonly used by Mr Oliver for breast augmentation.
The program included presentations on many other areas of cosmetic surgery including abdominoplasty, body contouring and discussions on injectable treatments, with contributions from both guest speakers and experienced BAAPS members.
Scientific papers were presented on many subjects including breast augmentation, mastopexy and psychological aspects of cosmetic surgery practice.
A new initiative by BAAPS was presented on the newly formed Aesthetic Research Institute to use data from BAAPS members and research to improve our understanding of many area of our practice. The goal is to provide a better evidence base for all aspects of cosmetic surgery practice.
There was the opportunity to visit the company stands that provide equipment for use in cosmetic surgery and to review the latest advances in design of breast implants and other devices. New equipment for liposuction and lipo-modelling were available in addition to new techniques in analgesia.
I was appointed as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon at the Royal Devon University Healthcare and Torbay Hospital nearly 10 years ago.
I have been practising in reconstructive breast surgery, including micro-surgical breast reconstruction in my NHS practice and have also been working in the independent sector, both in Exeter and Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay; this has included all areas of cosmetic surgery, comprising facial, breast and body contouring surgery.
I am the Chairman of the Specialist Training Committee for overseeing the training of Plastic Surgeons in the South West. I am also a member of the Peninsular Network for the treatment of skin cancers. I am a full member of the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
I think with any patient making a decision to undergo cosmetic surgery or any procedure which is not essential for their physical health, then the key to this process is information and consent. Only by explaining in detail the likely outcome of surgery, and any possible risks, complications or side effects, can a patient make a decision which can be regarded as an informed consent.
This reflects GMC guidelines on best surgical practice. There should be no pressure from any surgeon or provider to encourage patients to have surgery as this is a decision they must make on their own when they have had a full explanation of everything which is involved. Importantly, this discussion must be with the surgeon who will perform the procedure.
Attention from the media can be both positive and negative. The cosmetic surgery industry has been unregulated for far too long and it is generally the unregulated side of cosmetic surgery, in particular the injectable treatments, that have come under increasing scrutiny and rightly so.
There has also been considerable publicity with regard to the PIP breast implant scandal and obviously legislation may be brought in to increase the regulation of manufacturers of any medical device.
Plastic surgery is a highly variable specialisation. Procedures range hugely in complexity from operations involving highly complex micro-surgical techniques to relatively straightforward excision of skin lesions.
Plastic surgery also involves all areas of the body, all sections of the community, including the very young and very old. Plastic surgery is the most general of all the surgical specialties in this regard. The ability to use experience and surgical techniques, tailored to each individual’s problem, is the challenge in plastic surgery in order to achieve the optimum outcome for each patient.
This range of procedures and variability was one of the main attractions to the specialty as no case is ever exactly the same as the one before or after it.
A situation is only stressful if an individual is unable to cope with the stresses and strains placed upon them. With good training, experience and a good team around you, including anaesthetist colleagues, nursing staff and office staff then there is no reason for the job to be stressful.
Most patients do not want to see stress in any healthcare professional, as this undermines confidence and really nobody should be doing a job which they find too stressful. As in all walks of life a little stress can focus the attention but too much stress will start to negatively impact on performance and can be avoided with good training and experience.
Living in this part of the West Country there are so many activities to do in away from work such as sailing, kayaking and enjoying the outdoors so there is plenty to do to get away from medicine. The coastline from the Exe estuary across to Torbay and Dartmouth are all my favourite locations, particularly for sailing.
Now we have a first class rugby team with Exeter Chiefs, there is also premiership rugby to watch.
There are also fantastic restaurants and the emergence of new micro-breweries in the region can only add to the attractions.
The reassurance of a quality service can not be understated, and you should not be rushed into making a decision with any sales tactics or incentives to commit within a certain timescale, and should ensure that you meet and have a full and thorough consultation with the surgeon who will be performing your surgery.
To help you make the decision ensure that:
Whatever procedure you chose that is suitable for you, you can be assured that Mr Oliver's team will be friendly, spend time with you and at no stage put pressure on you to proceed with surgery. We will ensure you are able to make an informed decision.
Cosmetic surgery procedures will take place in partnership with local private hospitals where you would have an en-suite room for your comfort and privacy.
Mr Oliver attends the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting in London - September 2012
In September, the annual meeting for members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) took place in London. This was an opportunity for members to meet and listen to specifically chosen guest speakers who included Fritz E. Barton M.D, past President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
Dr. Barton practices cosmetic surgery in Dallas, Texas, and spoke of his extensive experience of cosmetic surgery including facelifts and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Other speakers included Claude Le Louarn who was trained by some of the world’s most well-known plastic surgeons. He spoke on aesthetic facial surgery, facelifts and eyelid surgery.
There were other presentations discussing latest techniques in various aspects of cosmetic surgery including abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), liposuction and breast augmentation (enlargement).
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