Nora Nugent Appointed President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nora Nugent as its new President. Nora, an esteemed and highly qualified plastic surgeon, brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in aesthetic surgery to her new leadership role.

Nora Nugent is fully accredited and registered on the specialist register in plastic surgery with the General Medical Council (GMC No: 6116591) and the Irish Medical Council (IMC No: 23855). She holds the FRCS (Plast) qualification and a certificate of completion of specialist training in plastic surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She is also certified in all areas of cosmetic surgery under the Royal College of Surgeons of England Cosmetic Surgery Certification Scheme.

Prior to her appointment as President of BAAPS, Nora served as Vice President of BAAPS and is President of the European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ESAPS). Her distinguished career includes numerous accolades, including being named a Tatler Top Doctor from 2020 to 2023 in the Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide and receiving Clinical Excellence Awards during her tenure at Queen Victoria Hospital.

Nora has been a Consultant Plastic Surgeon since 2012, with extensive experience in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. She has worked in plastic surgery since 2003, with her specialist interests focusing on aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, body contouring, and aesthetic medicine. Her training includes fellowships in advanced burn critical care and surgery in the United States, as well as subspecialty training in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Australia.

Nora is also deeply involved in education and mentorship, serving on the faculty for the UCL MSc in Aesthetic Surgery and as part of the European Educational Faculty for Mentor (J&J). She has contributed to several national and international medical journals and is a Contributing Editor for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum.

As the new President of BAAPS, Nora is dedicated to advancing the field of aesthetic plastic surgery, promoting high standards of patient care, and supporting the professional development of surgeons within the association.

“It is a pleasure and an honour to take over the Presidency of the BAAPS. I have been involved with the BAAPS for several years and see firsthand all the work that goes on in aesthetic education and patient safety. My immediate predecessor Marc Pacifico has led the organisation very effectively and I will continue his work. As well as continuing our work on patient safety, I will also be focusing on the health benefits of aesthetics, BAAPS Support development and continuing our international collaborations which help us immensely in elevating our education and sharing experiences to improve patient safety.” Nora said.

Nora is joined by Anthony McQuillan as Vice President.