Dr. Joshua Cooper
Plastic Surgery
Seattle, WA
21 years experience male
Locations
Office
Seattle, WA
My office hours
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Dr. Cooper is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Over the course of his career, Dr. Cooper has developed a broad spectrum of interests within the specialty of plastic surgery including procedures for the face, breast and body. He particularly enjoys facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring. He also finds facial reconstruction for Mohs defects and reconstructive breast surgery very rewarding. Dr. Cooper makes compassionate patient care central to his surgical practice. He believes that attention to details and excellent patient rapport translates into highly satisfied patients and better outcomes. <BR><BR>Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in 2001, completed his general surgery residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle in 2006, and completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis in 2008. <BR><BR>Outside of his surgical practice, Dr. Cooper enjoys sailing on Puget Sound and spending time with his wife and two sons.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Teen Breast Reductio: Large breasts in teenagers can be troubling. In addition to back, neck, and shoulder pain, young women may suffer emotionally. Although I have perfor... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
"Flabby" Arms: Without seeing photos of your arms, it's difficult to say for sure, but often times no matter how much one exercises, excess skin of the upper arms re... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Breast Lift TIming: The best time in life to undergo a breast lift is after you are finished having children. Pregnancy and breast feeding can dramatically alter the br... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Flying is safe!: Flying on an airplane is safe with both saline and silicone implants. It is normal to feel sore for several days after your breast augmentation, but ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Breast Reduction: As long as your general health is acceptable, age is not an important factor in determining whether you are a candidate for breast reduction. Having ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Tummy Tuck Can Help!: Often times after pregnancy, women are left with excess lower abdominal skin, stretch marks, and a protruding belly. No matter how many sit ups some... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Facial Scar Revision: -plastic surgeons commonly revise scars of the face. It is important to understand that scars are permanent, and although we may improve their appear... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Joshua Cooperanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Tummy Tuck Scars: The scar after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is kept very low and will be hidden under a bathing suit or underwear. Additionally, there will be a sca... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Lift vs Implants: A breast lift (mastopexy) is used to reshape the breast and make it appear youthful. The nipple is raised to a higher position and the droopiness (p... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Arm Lift: An arm lift (brachioplasty) can dramatically improve the contour of your upper arms by removing the excess loose skin that you have. The improved con... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Joshua Cooperanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Only for transgender: Breast augmentation for females is considered a cosmetic operation, and therefore insurance will not cover the costs. However, some insurance companie... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Joshua Cooperanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Arm Lift: Arm lifts (brachioplasties) can truly the improve the contour of the upper arms. Patients who have an abundance of excess upper arm skin often will ... Read More
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Dr. Nicole White
Nov 27, 2012
Great surgeon, beautiful results. Excellent bedside manner.
I endorse this doctor.
Jan 8, 2013
Great surgeon, beautiful results. Excellent bedside manner.
I endorse this doctor.
Dr. Frank Chivers
Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. A thoughtful and skilled surgeon.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, NE
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of California - San Diego
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
Indiana University Hospital
Residency
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Awards
Top Doctor, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Red Shoes Award, Riley Children's Hospital
Affiliations
Northwest hospital and medical center
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Publications
Abdominal panniculectomy: high patient satisfaction despite significant complication rates
Primary and revision cleft lip repairs using octyl-2-cyanoacrylate.
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