Mr Tim Blackburn

1998 Mr Tim Blackburn graduated from King's College medical school, University of London with MBBS honours (distinction in Surgery & the Cheyne-Edwards prize in Surgery).   1998-2002 Basic Surgical Training in London & 2002-2006 Higher Surgical Training including Facial cosmetic / reconstructive surgery in Liverpool   2006 Mr Blackburn awarded the Intercollegiate BAOMS gold medal in his exit examination, becoming accredited as a board-certified specialist in Facial surgery registered with the GMC.  2007-present Medical Director of skn clinic Manchester, with interest in facial cosmetic laser and non-surgical treatments  2007: 12 month advanced interface fellowship in Head and Neck surgery including facial reconstructive/reanimation surgery in Manchester.  2008 Mr Blackburn was appointed as a consultant at Manchester Royal Infirmary, having subpecialist interests in head & neck oncology, craniofacial microvascular reconstruction & facial palsy reanimation.  2009 - present: Spire Cheshire Hospital - Facial Cosmetic Surgery practice.  2010 A research innovation Landscape Shift award from Manchester University followed.  2011 NHS Clinical Excellence Award.  2013 served 3 year term as Clinical Director for the Maxillo-Facial Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary.  2013-2017 Secretary-General for International Academy of Oral & Facial Rehabilitation.  2013 Member of Medical Advisory Committee for Facial Palsy UK.  In addition to attending conferences, Mr Blackburn makes regular visits to internationally respected Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeons for personally arranged observerships - to date, including surgeons in Paris, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Milan, Glasgow & London.  Mr Blackburn has an interest in surgical research, education and publications - with 26 publications, 51 podium presentations including 14 at international conferences, 16 at national conferences & has given invited lectures in USA, Europe, Hong Kong and UK on topics including Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation.  2016 appointed as an Examiner for UK exit examinations for Maxillo- Facial Surgeons with UK JCIE. 2018 Runner-up -Trainer of the Year for the UK national association BAOMS. Registrations: 2006: GMC specialist Board-Registered in Maxillo- Facial Surgery 2018: Certified Cosmetic Surgeon on the Royal College of Surgeons of England register - certified for cosmetic procedures to face, nose, ears & eyelids.  Memberships of Surgical Societies: European Academy Facial Plastic Surgeons European Association of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgeons British Society Rhinoplasty Surgeons, International Academy of Oral and Facial Rehabilitation, Facial Palsy UK, BAOMS.  Involvement with specialist NHS Multi-disciplinary Teams / Clinics in Manchester: Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive surgery, Facial palsy, Orbital team, Neurosurgery Skull Base Reconstruction (Salford/RMCH), Sarcoma (Greater Manch), Paediatric Facial Reconstruction RMCH

Facial cosmetic surgery - facelifts, eyelids and eyebag surgery, chin and jawline reshaping, nose reshaping, prominent ears Facial implants and 3D custom designed implants Facial sculpting with microfat transfer Facial feminisation surgery Revision surgery - facelift / chin / jawline 3D-planned jaw line or chin surgery with cutting guides and 3D printed titanium fixation plates Facial scar / skin cancer / defect repair surgery Non-surgical facial injection therapy - fillers and botulium toxin including advanced methods. Facial paralysis surgery - dynamic and static techniques Facial reconstructive surgery