Medical Cosmetic Treatments
The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) offers free independent advice on medical cosmetic procedures and treatments.
BACD Membership
The BACD exists to advance safe and ethical cosmetic medicine to the benefit of medical practitioners and members of the public. We represent cosmetic medical practioners in a unified manner, maintain standards and practice ethics in cosmetic medicine. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member.
BACD warns about
cheap injectables
The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors has warned that people searching for lower priced cosmetic treatments may lead to a surge in problems associated with "discount injectables" bought from unreliable suppliers and administered by poorly trained practitioners.
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Definition of Cosmetic Medicine
Cosmetic medicine is a medical discipline, undertaken by registered medical practitioners, comprising of a range of minor surgical and non-surgical procedures. Cosmetic procedures can be carried out under local or topical anaesthetic and are designed to change the appearance of the cutaneous or subcutaneous tissues using techniques which combine both the medical and aesthetic considerations of the patient.
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