Tim offers facelift, neck lift, mini facelift, blepharoplasty, genioplasty, brow lift, liposculpture, facial implants, otoplasty, laser rejuvenation and advanced non-surgical cosmetic facial treatments. For each of these there are different techniques and procedure selection should be based on an advanced knowledge of facial structure, function and balance.
Technology moves on quickly and Tim has embraced 3D virtual facial reconstructive surgery & planning, custom facial implants, and patient centred quality of life research.
He was appointed a NHS Consultant in the Department of Maxillo- Facial and Facial Plastic Surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary with Central Manchester Foundation NHS Trust in 2008 and served as Clinical Director from 2013-2017.
Tim Blackburn is ‘board certified’ as a facial surgeon in England, UK (a Registered Specialist in Maxillo- Facial Surgery with the UK General Medical Council -number 4536776) and is on the Royal College of Surgeons of England Register of Certified Cosmetic Surgeons. He holds both the FRCS(OMFS)Ed and FRCS(Clinical Surgery in General)Ed qualifications and is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons.
Independent patient feedback about Mr Blackburn is available on the government private care information website www.phin.org.uk
Tim is an invited speaker at national and international events and is familiar with treating private patients from Europe, Middle East, North Africa / Foreign embassies including VIP / media clients. If you wish to enter the hospital discreetly, contact Stephanie. Tim has contributed to UK and international television programmes in relation to complex facial reconstructive surgery (ITV /Discovery Channel).
Tim Blackburn is ‘board certified’ as a facial surgeon in England, and has performed over 7000 procedures which include the whole range of facial plastic, cosmetic and reconstrucive surgery.
Tim enjoys family life with his wife and 4 children. He plays classical piano, spanish guitar and enjoys learning jazz piano and woodwork.
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20 publications in peer-reviewed journals including invited review, book chapter, systematic literature review and Cochrane Collaboration expert panel papers. Co-author of the 4th Ed UK Head & Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Management Guidelines. 34 oral presentations at national (12) and international (10) conferences including lecture and international keynote lecture invitations.
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