Mr Reza Nassab, Honorary Treasurer and Council Member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), attended the BAAPS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 in London. The event took place on 2–3 October 2025 at Kings Place and brought together leading aesthetic plastic surgeons from across the UK and around the world.
As Treasurer and Council Member, Mr Nassab plays a vital role in the governance and future direction of BAAPS. His work ensures the Association continues to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, surgical innovation and professional education. The theme for this year’s meeting was “Redefining Aesthetics,” highlighting the importance of advancing techniques while keeping patients at the centre of decision-making.
Highlights from Day One
The first day opened with the BAAPS Presidential Address by Miss Nora Nugent, setting the tone for the conference with a focus on safety, innovation and the future of aesthetic surgery. This was followed by the IAAPS Presidential Address by Sandeep Sharma, which brought an international perspective to the meeting.
The sessions focused on body contouring and abdominoplasty, a topic that continues to evolve as patient demand for more refined results grows. Talks included:
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“Differential Approaches in Skin Types” by Sandeep Sharma, looking at how surgical planning and outcomes can differ across skin tones.
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“Tips and Tricks in High Definition Body Contouring” by Rajat Gupta, offering insights into delivering more sculpted results.
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“Abdominoplasty – A New Era” by David Ross, highlighting how techniques have advanced in recent years.
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“My Abdominoplasty Philosophy” by Charlie Durrant, sharing a personal approach to achieving predictable outcomes.
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“The Modern Abdominoplasty” by Dan Marsh, exploring current methods and patient selection.
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“Extended and Beyond Abdominoplasty Assessment and Techniques” by Mo Akhavani, looking at advanced techniques for complex cases.
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“High Definition Abdominoplasty – S.H.A.R.P. Technique to Ensure Consistent Results” by Rajat Gupta, focussing on reproducibility in body contouring surgery.
The day closed with the annual BAAPS dinner giving delegates the chance to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas and celebrate the profession.
Highlights from Day Two
The second day of the meeting explored facial surgery and regenerative techniques. A lecture was given by Dr Steven Cohen on “Facial Fat Grafting” This session reflected the growing interest in using a patient’s own fat to restore facial volume and rejuvenate appearance, while also discussing the long-term outcomes of different grafting methods. The highlight for Mr Nassab was key note lecture from Dr Jordi Mir on HD Liposuction from Barcelona. Dr Jordi Mir is one the leading expert in high definition liposuction. He share his experience in Vaser liposuction and HD lipo. The other keynote speaker was Dr Marc Mani from Beverley Hills talking about facelift procedures. Dr Marc Mani spoke on the Scarless facelift or endoscopic facelift technique.
Further sessions continued to address modern challenges and opportunities in aesthetic surgery, from improving surgical outcomes to managing patient expectations in an increasingly image-focused society.
Looking Ahead
BAAPS 2025 once again demonstrated the Association’s role in advancing the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. With its mix of world-class speakers, innovative topics and collaborative spirit, the meeting provided surgeons with practical insights to take back to their practices.
For patients, this is reassuring: the surgeons they entrust with their care are continually updating their knowledge, challenging outdated practices and adopting safer, more effective methods.
Mr Nassab’s continued involvement as Treasurer and Council Member at BAAPS highlights his commitment to advancing aesthetic plastic surgery.
