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BIA-ALCL Controversy
Breast Implant associated Large Cell Lymphoma of the Breast (BIA-ALCL) has been in the news lately. There is a lot of misinformation regarding this condition and there is some confusion as to whether this is part of the Silicone Implant Disease spectrum. It is not thought to be related to
Bali Aid Mission September 2019
Dr Cooper will be joined by Dr Mark Duncan Smith, a Burns Specialist for an Aid trip planned for Bali in September 5-10, 2019. This has been organised by The John Fawcett Foundation in collaboration with the Kolewa Foundation. A clinic is planned for the Friday and will review a
Fat injection and Breast Augmentation; the Myth
Fat augmentation has recently been promoted as a “natural “ alternative to silicone breast implants. Whilst fat transfer has been used for filling minor defects in breast reconstruction for some time, it’s role in primary breast augmentation remains somewhat controversial. Indeed, there are fears that fat transfer may mask the
ALCL Update
More cases of ALCL continue to be reported in association with textured breast implants. The European regulatory authorities and the TGA have recently ruled that certain macro textured implants such as Allergan, Eurosilicone, and Sientra should be withdrawn from sale but have not recommended that patients with these implants have
Double Bubble Deformity
Double Bubble deformity is an unusual complication following breast implant surgery. However, it can be very distressing. It may be secondary to an unrecognised ptosis or droop but more commonly is due to the selection of of too large an implant. If an excessive size is chosen either the implant
Silicone Implant Disease
Many patients come to see me requesting implant removal, often having had them for considerable time. They typically suffer a myriad of non specific symptoms including rashes, pain and chronic fatigue. They have often researched extensively on the Net and come armed with considerable knowledge. However, there is little in
Aid Trip to Bali 2018
Tim recently returned from aid trip to Bali. This was under the auspices of the Kolewa Foundation and The John Fawcett Foundation. Mark Duncan Smith a specialist Burn Surgeon also attended. His expertise was put to good use as the majority of patients presented with quite nasty burns contractures, principally
ALCL – rare type of cancer
You may have read recently in the media about the prevalence of ALCL (large cell lymphoma of the breast) and its association with breast implants. Note that at this stage, it is thought to be an association and not a causation ie that implants haven’t yet been shown to cause
John Fawcett Foundation
Plastic Surgeon Dr Timothy Cooper met Heldi in Bali this year at The John Fawcett Foundation. Heldi was burnt at the age of 12. She is now 24 but has been unable to attend schooling or work because of her deformity. Tim, along with fellow surgeon Mark Duncan-Smith and anesthetist
Rhinoplasty conference in Paris
Dr Cooper is currently away in Paris attending the annual IMRHIS Rhinoplasty Conference. Dr Timothy Cooper has a special interest in Rhinoplasty Surgery and he is passionate about keeping up to date regarding the latest surgical techniques. The conference is being held at the Palace of Versailles, one of the