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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.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons typically undertake 6 extra post graduate years of supervised training prior to receiving their specialist fellowship qualifications. Before exiting training they undertake arduous exit exams after which they can call themselves a specialist surgeon. They will then often undertake a further 2 years of fellowship training either
The difference between Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon?
Cosmetic Cowboys are a problem in Australia and around the world.Any doctor can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon under current legislation in Australia. The Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery is a self-appointed body that confers qualifications without adequate supervised training or formal examination. They are not recognised as a specialty organisation
The John Fawcett Foundation
Dr Timothy Cooper is visiting Bali in early June to perform reconstructive surgery. We have a number of patients visiting from Sumba, an island to the south of Bali. They have disabling burns scars because of limited treatment options in Sumba. Burns reconstruction can be very difficult, yet satisfying when
When to replace breast implants?
Women commonly present with this dilemma. The incidence of implant failure with modern implants is low but can be difficult to detect clinically. My recommendations include an ultrasound every 2-3 years. It is quite accurate, low cost and doesn’t involve radiation. I don’t subscribe to simply replacing implants every 10