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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