Mr Nassab at BAAPS 2026: Re-elected Treasurer, Endoscopic Facelifts and Piezo Rhinoplasty

From 1 to 3 October I was at the Pullman London St Pancras for the 2026 joint meeting of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ESAPS). This year’s theme was “Where Aesthetics Unite: a Global Dialogue”, and it lived up to it, with surgeons from across Europe and beyond sharing their latest techniques, results and research.

Meetings like this are one of the most valuable parts of my year. Aesthetic surgery moves quickly, and the best way to keep improving what I offer my patients is to learn directly from colleagues who have pioneered new approaches. Here are my highlights from this year’s meeting.

Re-elected as BAAPS Treasurer

On a personal note, I was honoured to be re-elected as Treasurer of BAAPS for a further three-year term at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.

BAAPS is the UK’s leading body dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery, and its members are fully qualified plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist Register. Much of the Association’s work is about patient safety: setting standards, publishing guidance and speaking out about the risks of unregulated cosmetic treatments and poorly planned surgery abroad. I’m proud to continue contributing to that work, and grateful to my colleagues for their continued trust. If you’re choosing a surgeon, I’ve explained what the GMC Specialist Register means and why it matters.

Endoscopic facelift surgery

The area that excited me most this year was facial surgery, and in particular endoscopic facelift techniques, sometimes described as “scarless” facelifts.

Instead of the longer incisions around the ear used in a traditional facelift, endoscopic techniques work through a few small incisions, usually hidden within the hairline, using a camera and specialised instruments. No surgery is truly without scars, but the aim is that the incisions are small and well concealed while the deeper tissues of the face are lifted and repositioned.

I had the privilege of learning from Dr Oscar Ramirez of Miami, one of the most experienced facelift surgeons in the world and a pioneer of endoscopic facial rejuvenation. Hearing him talk through his approach, his patient selection and how his technique has evolved over decades of practice was a real highlight.

I have become very interested in this approach, and we are looking to introduce endoscopic facelift surgery into our practice from 2027. I always look for innovation and keep up to date with the latest advances, but I’ll only introduce a new technique once I’m confident it adds real value for the right patients. In the meantime, I continue to offer deep plane facelift surgery, mini facelifts and brow lifts. You can read about how the face ages, the difference between an SMAS and deep plane facelift, and how long a facelift lasts.

Piezo rhinoplasty

The second technique I came away keen to bring to my patients is piezo rhinoplasty, also called ultrasonic rhinoplasty.

In conventional rhinoplasty, the nasal bones are usually reshaped with traditional instruments. Piezo rhinoplasty uses ultrasonic instruments that cut and sculpt bone precisely while sparing the surrounding soft tissues. The aim is greater control over the shape of the nasal bones and, for many patients, less trauma to the surrounding tissues, which may mean less bruising and swelling in the early recovery period.

As with endoscopic facelifts, piezo rhinoplasty is a procedure we are looking to introduce in 2027. If you’re considering nose surgery now, my guides to rhinoplasty recovery, the rhinoplasty swelling timeline and preservation rhinoplasty are a good place to start.

The Gala Dinner at Horizon 22

The meeting’s Gala Dinner was held at Horizon 22, high above the City of London at 22 Bishopsgate, the building that is also home to Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. The views across London were spectacular.

Beyond the science, these meetings are a chance to catch up with colleagues and mentors. It was a particular pleasure to spend time with Mr Basim Matti, who was one of my main mentors during my aesthetic training. So much of how I approach patients and surgery today was shaped by surgeons like him, and it’s always a privilege to see him.

What this means for my patients

I go to meetings like BAAPS to make sure the care I offer reflects the best current evidence and the latest proven techniques. This year has given me a clear direction for 2027, with endoscopic facial surgery and piezo rhinoplasty joining the techniques I already offer, such as awake Motiva Preservé breast augmentation.

You can read about previous meetings in my posts on BAAPS 2025 and the BAAPS 2024 meeting in London, and see my research on my publications page.

If you’re considering facial surgery or rhinoplasty, you’re welcome to book a consultation at CLNQ in Manchester or Knutsford to talk through your options, including what’s available now and what’s coming in 2027. You can also find out more about me.