Laura Beth Cooper

I live in Jackson, Wyoming and people from this isolated locale often go to Salt Lake or Denver for medical procedures. During the pandemic, I did not want to travel for a breast augmentation, even if it was for chronic back pain. My OBGYN recommended Dr. Cooper, who is based in Jackson, and said people were really happy with her work. I trust my OB so I went for it without consulting anyone else. Dr. Cooper put me at ease with her simultaneously personable and professional nature. I felt comfortable and confident she would do a great job. She even helped me navigate insurance to get the procedure covered. Yesterday, at a follow up, we both exclaimed how impressed we were with the outcome. I highly recommend Dr. Cooper for breast reduction surgery in Jackson Hole. I am sure she does similarly incredible work with other procedures.

Dr. Cooper performed a thighlift in 2/16 then tt and breast reduction in 4/16 at her Memphis office. I was so thrilled with my results that when she moved to Jackson, WY, I followed. The armlift and lower body lift had amazing results in 10/16. Optimally placed thin incisions with smooth contouring. Dr. C is compassionate, knowledgeable and a highly skilled surgeon. So happy and fortunate to have found such a gifted ps and with my outcome!

Dr. Cooper is a rare combination of surgical expertise, artistry and personality. I could not be more pleased with my surgery. I also had liposuction with VASER and couldn't believe the difference in recovery compared to a prior liposuction experience 12 years ago. Much faster, much less discomfort. Dr. Cooper and the Center for Aesthetics were professional and informative throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering plastic surgery.

My post-baby body left much to be desired. I was reluctant to have surgery because I thought it was dangerous and and believed that I never would be satisfied with the result. A few months ago I was lucky enough to speak with several of Dr. Coopers patients who advised that she was the absolute gold standard for plastic surgeons. I grew curious and so set up an appointment and spoke with her myself. She turned out to be a breath of fresh air in the medical field. She never once lied to me or exaggerated about what could be done and the possible outcomes. She put me at ease and so I decided to have a combination of a breast augmentation, mastopexy, and liposuction. The procedure went seamlessly and the recovery was short. I am extremely happy with the results. I would gladly endorse Dr. Laura Cooper as the surgeon of choice for anyone looking for quality surgery.

I have been needing this procedure for sometime now but have always feared having a major surgery and disfigurement. The back pain became more unbearable and my insecurities were at an all time high. I did a lot of research on Dr. Cooper and was very pleased with my findings. Double board certified( important to me) valedictorian of her high school graduating class, graduated college with honors. These things are important because there's a lot of Drs. Who barely passed and I don't want those doctors operating on me (hey it's your life we're talking about) I wanted the best. She was very sweet down to earth explained everything extremely well and made me feel comfortable. I am over joyed with my results! She is the best hands down!

Well its been a long time coming to say the least this whole process has taken me about two years to obtain I began last year building the paper work for my case and dream of having breast reduction surgery I have always needed and wanted so badly before the two years, constant back pain, shoulder pain, rashes it been rough, these last few months have been emotional, heart breaking, triumphant and rewarding. My doctor and her assistant had been working on my case for the last 3 months and I was doing my best to help in any way I could my first visit to her was great she was nice helpful and very understanding about my situation she was very encouraging and honest which I loved, She was so sure about my approval and convinced that I'd have no problems, she said to me after the consultation was over would I like to setup a surgery date? Without hesitation I said "I'd like to wait to see what my insurance says first" I'm always careful about NOT jumping the gun on most things before they're confirmed and official...she said okay and agreed to wait, I had no clue what I was in for, after my case was sent in to my insurance company the FIRST time I was DENIED the reasons was there wasn't enough evidence showing I needed this surgery my heart broke in two I felt like my life was on hold again because of this after hearing my doctors assistant tell me this I remember during my first visit my doctor took pictures of my breast only from the front and I also remembered I had on a bodysuit cincher for back support that covered my shoulders as well so her assistant scheduled me to come in to take more pictures and also informed me my case wouldn't be reviewed by the same person. The day I went in to take more pictures my surgeon was annoyed about the fact my insurance denied me cause she felt my case was clear cut and easily approve-able but knowing insurance companies its always a fight for what you want so she said "they want more picture we're gonna give them more pictures" I felt good about her she was fighting for me and supportive of me and that was awesome of her to do that most doctors wouldn't take the time but she did and I knew I had the right lady fighting for me and my case...so after the pictures were taken I was told by my doctor she was gonna resend a SECOND reconsideration in THAT DAY! and I was pleased and happy how persistent they were and so after that was done my only job was to play the "waiting game" which sucked. After waiting about a week in a half my doctors assistant called me and told me that I was denied! for THE SECOND TIME at this point I was panicking my heart sunk into the soles of my feet and I felt like, again there's no hope for me and again my life is put on hold I asked her why was I denied she told me she couldn't send my case in for a second reconsideration I had no response or word to muster to say besides "this is really disappointing" she told me for one last shot at approval my doctor wanted to have a peer to peer phone call conference she asked me did I want to do this? I said Yes! and she said okay she was gonna call them that following Monday and have the conference call with them I was so nervous more nervous than I had ever been about anything in a long time I wanted this so bad I couldn't really be positive I was trying my best but I had a small piece of hope I would get the chance for my life to finally start again with this approval so again my job was to wait. THIRD TIMES A CHARM! My doctors assistant called me a day or two after the conference call I was laying in bed and I said hello and she sounded different the inflection in her voice was higher and more positive sounding so I allowed that to sort of be encouraging and lead me to the "yay or nay" answer and she said that after the conference called was done by my doctor and my insurance company I WAS APPROVED! I was so happy and excited and relishing in that moment I thanked her and I told her to thank my doctor as well and she said she would and so after that she told my the surgery coordinator would call me and setup a surgery date with the available dates my surgeon had I said great and so after all of this its finally confirmed and "set in stone" my life is no longer on hold I'm finally able to say I'll be free from pain and the prison of my large long breast I'm happy and ready my Surgery date is Dec. 1 2015 Updated on 15 Nov 2015: I recently spoke with my friend checking up on her and seeing how she was while we were talking and catching up she told me that I would be fine during the surgery and after but I will possibly have just a little infection going on that I will have to deal with...but it will clear up with antibiotics in no time, she just said don't be surprised when they tell you that and don't worry too much cause everything would be fine. My question to you ladies: 1. Whats the best to wash with and use to help with healing and protection of the breast? 2. [I understand that thin, light, breathable and no constricting bras are best] What are the best type (name of) bras to buy while recovering? 3. How often are you allowed to shower? 4. On average how long did it take for you ladies to heal? Updated on 1 Dec 2015: Hello just got off of work and I have a little time to post an update...for the past few weeks I've been preparing for this surgery and I have tried my best to avoid any kind of cold, its so funny I caught the bug Wednesday and its now dissipating the only problems left are cough and congestion the cough isn't constant but it is there I only hope this doesn't effect my day, so I'm posting this 4 hours before my surgery its almost surreal to know in a few more hours my dream for almost 7 years will be my new reality. (I'll post.. post op-pictures later) Updated on 3 Dec 2015: {I KNOW THIS REVIEW IS SUPER LONG LOL SORRY I WANTED TO GIVE THE MOST INFORMATION} Hello ladies here's my update with pictures I finally feel well enough to sit and type now, So my appointment was at 9:00 a.m. on December 1st I showed up and signed lots of papers and information I was half asleep given the fact I had just gotten off of work a few hours ago I believe they may have thought that I was out of it due to medication I may have taken they asked me did I take anything I said "No I'm just really tired" and after I finished signing all the papers I needed to at the front desk I was asked to sit in the waiting room and wait for my name to be called the waiting room wasn't crowded but it had a few people there my mom waited with me and I waited no longer than 3 minuets after being there and signing papers I was seen by a nurse, I was called in the back to be assessed and she asked questions about my health and did I eat or consume anything you know the "regular stuff" and after that they weighed me and took my blood pressure to make sure everything was normal so they could proceed with setting me up for my surgery and I was told to undress put everything I owned and had on in my carry-out bag...put on the grown, hair net and socks and urinate in a cup she had in the room by the sink for a sample as she was leaving out she said open the door so we know you're ready, so I did everything I was suppose to do and open the door she was standing right there waiting for me and lead me in a room with a lot of other people I felt nervous and uncomfortable because I saw people with they're families and I was alone I wondered why my mom wasn't with me but I didn't "feed" too much into those feelings I stayed positive and waited for the next step, So what seemed like the recovery room I was in at the time I was lead to an area where there was just a thin curtain to create the illusion of privacy from the others that were there and a little bed to lay on...I laid down and the nurse put my IV in and just gave me fluids and told me my anesthesiologist would be in to introduce themselves and tell me about themselves and ask me about it I said okay he was a guy and came in and introduced himself and ask if I was allergic and had and family history of anesthesia being a problem for my family or me I said "no" all the "normal stuff" so he then asked have you ever had anesthesia I said yes when I had my tonsils removed so he had me sign some papers about the anesthesia and he left and said my doctor would be in with me shortly I said okay Waiting which seemed little bit longer than I wanted to wait cause it gave me too much time to freak out a little and worry and be scared and pray and regather myself to stay calm and try to mentally prepare for whats to come all by myself I was ready for this to be over I also was worrying about a cold I had just gotten over and thought that would cause a problem so while i was sitting laying still in the bed and my mind running like crazy it was halted by my doctor entering my little area and speaking with me and making her marks and measurements It was nice to see her, she was nice and we laughed too I told her it was "D-Day" and she said "D-Day? Is it D-Day or B-Day?" my smile immediately turned to a plain face after that lol and she laughed saying "im just kidding" so I started smiling again she made her measurements she was speaking to me about a lot she asked if I was ready? I said yes at the time I was kind of "out of it" but shes a really cool chick while she was marking my new nipples I asked her in my hazy state "are they supposed to be right there"? we both laughed and she said "you know you're the first person to ask me that" she said yeah and she explained to me "why" and reassured me about my new boobs and how she was going to do her absolute best for me...she asked me to look at them and see which nipple looked slightly bigger than the other I saw my left was slight larger than my right she made corrections so after my time with her she left and told me my primary nurse would be again to roll me over to surgery soon. So after waiting a few seconds my personal nurse that came in to see me she was nice and told me she was gonna take care of me today and get me what I need she was a sweetheart the other people were kind but she was so super sweet to me and she put a little bit of anesthesia and antibiotic in my IV and said I'll be having my surgery soon and after I got more hazy and more "out of it" after the anesthesia was working on me I was being rolled into the surgery room which was a huge room by the way I was rolled up to the bigger table/bed to get on for surgery I laid down saw all the people around me including my creepy looking anesthesiologist who was looking at me under his glasses in his mask lol heard all of the talking and moving people setting things up and next thing I know I was out like a light. I woke up and found my self in the recovery room in my bed and under warm cozy covers, I remember seeing my mom and my nurse she was speaking with me and my mom, I cant remember that well as I was in and out of sleep because of the anesthesia she was saying to my mom how she was trying to get me to wake up lol I was really out of it but I would wake up to drink I was so freaking thirsty and they provided me with tea and ginger ale I love that ginger ale hahaha it was so good they gave me tea with caffeine to try to wake me up didn't work, I'd wake up only to drink but she finally had to chance to change my clothes and to prepare me for my release my mom saw my boobs first and said "they look so good, they look perfect" I said mumbling "really thats good.... that's not fair I was suppose to see them first" my nurse and mom laughed at me. So what seemed like another hour to get me to wake up and moving and breathing normally I would hear this beeping sound every time my breathing got off track and at this time my sister and nieces where there watching me and kissing my head which was too cute my nurse constantly told me I needed to wake up and sit up I know it kind of scared her but other than me being super sleepy I was fine just soooooo tired I do remember my nurse told my sister she worked on my for 4 hours and she a perfectionist and she was really good at what she does (going in and out of sleep) so I finally got up and fought hard to stay wake I had my clothes on already my nurse gave me a huge scrub shirt to wear I got up to get in the wheel chair to be taken to my sisters car with my mom and nieces so I could go home I remember yelling at them telling them to "come on! its cold" My nurse waited with me I heard her laughing and I left the hospital and made my way home. When I got home its was like 4 or 5 p.m.I was in serious pain and my sister went to get my medicine and I was fine after I ate and took my medicine I was out for the rest of the night so here are some pics of the first day of my breast reduction... Updated on 9 Dec 2015: {BRIEF UPDATE ON MY 2! DOCTOR VISITS IN THE 1ST & 2ND WEEK SINCE MY SURGERY} So I had an appointment to see my doctor Monday to speak with her about a few concerns I had with my body and how it was being effected by the surgery, -Swollen ankles and feet -Super Sore parts on my body rib area, arms and thighs -Tingly feeling in breast -Numb left nipple and sensitive right nipple -Very leaky right breast -Overall progress I asked her a few things and we had a very good conversation about everything I was worried about and needed to know, she told me everything was normal and fine with my surgery she informed me she removed 4 POUNDS OF BREAST TISSUE collectively from my breast I couldn't believe it she also said the reason why my right boob was leaking was because more tissue was taken from the right breast, so its healing a little slower than my left breast...she said that the soreness is normal and certain spots of soreness is normal too....the swollen feet and ankles she explained was fluid that my body built up during surgery while I am healing that will all come off very soon within 10 days or less and I would be peeing like crazy and she was right...she reassured me many women experience all of the same symptoms I am having now she was honest and understood I was concerned, she was encouraging and informative, she redressed my incisions last Friday, which was (DEC. 4 2015) I went in and she removed my old saran-tape-like- surgery bandages (WHICH REALLY HURT, FELT LIKE REMOVING TAPE!) and she wiped them down very good with antibacterial cleaner, applied anti-bacterial medicine on my incisions...placed breathable gauze sponges and tape around them and she told me she wanted me to change it everyday or twice a day while she was changing my bandages there would be moments where she would press on my breast (not intentionally just to clean and dress them) and it made this weird "squishy" sound and I told her that was so weird to hear and feel at the same time, we both laughed and she said that's how it is "All I can say right now is that its "JUICY"..." I laughed again....so cleaning and redressing was what she wanted me to do until see her again next week then she would begin stretching the appointments out a lot longer...so that's all that been going on so far I will post later about my FIRST DAY and week after the reduction.

I'd spent virtually my entire adult life feeling very self concious about my tuberous breasts. After having three children and breastfeeding each for more than 2 years; I also had deflation and ptosis (sag) - which made feeling comfortable in my own body even more difficult. When I finally decided to undergo augmentation, I was quite particular about finding not only a board certified surgeon but also one that I felt truly listened to my feelings and concerns and wouldn't try to "rush" me into making a decision. I even wondered if it would be possible to have an aesthetically pleasing result with my tuberous condition. After my consultation with my surgeon, I felt 110% certain I'd found the right person and would have beautiful results. The surgery itself was a breeze and recovery was easier than expected. At only a month post-op, I look in the mirror and can hardly believe the difference. Not only do my breasts have a nicer shape and contour, but they look quite natural and proportionate. Everything I'd hoped for and then some. My only regret is waiting so many years to have the augmentation. My confidence has grown exponentially!

I went to Dr.Cooper for liposuction and breast lift. I expressed my concern about scars from a mastopexy and she explained that she could do a smaller lift and only make an incision around my nipples. She explained that sometimes the scars may stretch some but she could do a scar revision in the office. Well, oh how they stretched!! My nipples are huge now and the scar around them looks horrible. My abdomen from the liposuction is so uneven. I have dents and dimples on one side and lumps on the other side. Now after spending a little over $13,000 Dr.Cooper said she could fix the issues with scar revisions to my breast and tummy tuck for around $10,000. Not really the answer I was looking for.

I had a consultation with Dr. Cooper and that was it. She seemed kind up until I told her I wanted fake boobs and I wanted them to look fake. She looked at me almost with disgust (a raised eyebrow) and asked, "you want them to look fake?" It was her tone and look that set me off. I could sense she wanted to give me a more natural look and that's simply not what I wanted.