There were 43, 172 surgical procedures carried out by the BAAPS 230 surgeons last year.

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The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) said overall the number of procedures was stable.

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BAAPS, which backs calls for better regulation of the industry, says patients need to take responsibility and ask the right questions.

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The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), which represents about a third of plastic surgeons in Britain, would also welcome stricter controls.

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BAAPS, based at the Royal College of Surgeons, has information about specific procedures and its members contact details on its website, or advice line on 020 7405 2234.

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Nor did it have any new data regarding the unauthorised silicone filler, which was meant for products like mattresses, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

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Estimates suggest that in 2011, there were 669, 711 surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures carried out in the UK. BAAPS own figures show 43, 172 surgical procedures were carried out by BAAPS members in 2011.

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At the BAAPS we feel there needs to be significantly more stringent monitoring of all medical devices including breast implants and all cosmetic injectables, via compulsory, regular reporting of adverse effects and mystery shopping which are all part of our regulation proposals.

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