BIA-ALCL UPDATE
Letter to our patients who have concerns by the recent TGA changes to the use of textured implants.Links between textured breast implants and a rare form of cancerYou may have…
Bali Aid Mission
Last week Dr Timothy Cooper visited Bali with 2 colleagues, Dr's Mark Duncan Smith and Dr Alex ONeil. The visit was under the auspices of the John Fawcett Foundation and involved…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…