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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
What You Need to Know When Considering a Breast Augmentation
Questions to ask at the consultation What are the qualifications of your surgeon? Are they a cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon or plastic surgeon? There is no legislation in Australia that protects you the consumer form inexperienced operators as anyone can use the title surgeon. How many operations of this type has
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
What’s involved with a Mastopexy Mastopexy is also known as a breast lift. Breast ptosis or premature droop is a direct result of gravity acting on the breast tissues and is commonly seen in women post breast feeding. It is also to a degree age related, presenting in the 3rd and
DR Timothy Cooper awarded an AM award on Australia Day
Congratulations to Dr Timothy Cooper on being recognised in the Australia Day honours list for his service to medicine in both plastic & reconstructive surgery and his commitment to professional medical associations. Dr Timothy Cooper travels to Bali twice a year as a volunteer for the John Fawcett Foundation and operates on people, many
Burns Patients from Indonesia
Through The John Fawcett Foundation in Bali we arranged for 2 young burns victims to come to Perth for corrective surgeries in November 2015. Jumi, 13 years, was from Sumba and had sustained severe facial burns as a young child, for which she received only basic treatment. Ingke 16 years,
Augmentation (Implant) Sizing
Many patients stress about implant sizing once having made the decision to have a breast augmentation. The surgeon can help by introducing bra sizers in the consultation room in front of the mirror. Some surgeons use 3D imaging which looks great but has never been validated in choosing the appropriate size.