Head & neck microvascular reconstructive surgery; 3d volumetric facial imaging in facial surgery; outcome measures in facial surgery

Consultant Maxillo- Facial and Facial Plastic Surgeon, University Department of Maxillo- Facial & Facial Plastic Surgery, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Honorary Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Manchester

Member of 4 different Central Manchester multidisciplinary teams in: Head & Neck cancer, specialist skin cancer, skull base surgery and facial reanimation.

Royal College of Surgeons of England,

Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons

European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons

European Association of Cranio- Maxillo- Facial Surgeons

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Secretary-general of IAOFR (facial rehabilitation)

For cosmetic facial or reconstructive facial plastic surgery, you can choose to consult a specialist in facial surgery. Tim offers facelift, mini facelift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, genioplasty, otoplasty, liposculpture, laser rejuvenation and non-surgical cosmetic facial treatments.

Tim Blackburn, aged 43, was appointed Consultant in Maxillo-Facial and Facial Plastic Surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary in 2008. He 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 has performed over 3000 procedures which include the whole range of facial plastic surgery. He holds both the FRCS(OMFS)Ed and FRCS(Clinical Surgery in General)Ed qualifications. 

Surgical Training

Basic (Accident & Emergency; General & Orthopaedic Surgery; Neurosurgery) – King’s College, London;

Higher Surgical Training (Maxillo- Facial, Craniofacial, Cleft Lip & Palate, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery) - Regional Maxillo- Facial Unit, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Regional Head & Neck Cancer Centre Liverpool.

Interface head & neck surgery fellowship, Manchester (Maxillo- Facial, ENT, Plastic Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgery).

Visiting fellowships: Canada; Germany; Italy; London; Glasgow.

Tim enjoys family life with his wife and 4 children. He plays classical piano and spanish guitar and is now learning jazz piano and woodwork. He plays golf, skis and follows football.