Plastic Surgeon in Toowoomba: A/Prof Mark Magnusson
Specialist Plastic Surgeon in East Toowoomba
A/Prof Mark Magnusson is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon (FRACS) who has consulted in Toowoomba since 2000, from rooms at 8 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba. He operates at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba and St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, and sees patients from Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs. His practice focuses on surgery of the breast and body and on facial rejuvenation.
A referral from your GP or another specialist is required before your consultation.
Toowoomba consulting rooms
- Address: 8 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350
- Phone: 1300 662 960
- Fax: 07 4638 5522
- Email: enquiries@drmagnusson.com.au
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
Getting to the East Toowoomba rooms
- Location: the rooms are in East Toowoomba’s medical precinct, close to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba.
Hospitals in Toowoomba
A/Prof Magnusson operates at two Toowoomba private hospitals. The hospital for your surgery depends on the procedure, whether you need to stay overnight, and your private health cover.
- St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba: 22 to 36 Scott Street, Toowoomba.
- St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital: North Street, Rockville (Toowoomba).
Procedures available in Toowoomba
Breast surgery: breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast revision, breast implant replacement, breast implant removal, breast asymmetry correction, inverted nipple correction and male breast reduction.
Body contouring: abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), body lift, surgery after weight loss, arm lift, liposuction and labiaplasty.
Face and skin: face and neck surgery, eyelid surgery, ear surgery and scar revision.
Assessment: the Breast Implant Health Check Clinic is also available in Toowoomba.
Medicare-eligible procedures
Some procedures may attract a Medicare rebate when strict clinical criteria are met, for example abdominoplasty with repair of rectus diastasis, breast reduction for symptomatic large breasts and breast implant removal for complications such as rupture. Eligibility is assessed at your consultation, and cosmetic procedures do not attract a rebate.
Your consultation in Toowoomba
At your first consultation A/Prof Magnusson will take your medical history, examine you, and talk through your goals, the options available, the risks and the recovery. You will receive written information and a quote once a surgical plan is agreed. For cosmetic surgery, a cooling-off period applies before you can book, and a second consultation is required before surgery. You are encouraged to bring a support person and to seek a second opinion if you wish.
About A/Prof Mark Magnusson
- Qualifications: Specialist Plastic Surgeon, FRACS (Plast). AHPRA registration MED0001382689.
- Experience: consulting in Toowoomba since 2000.
- Research: contributed 77 of the 214 patients to a 2018 multi-centre Australian study of abdominoplasty with muscle repair, and has published on breast implant illness and BIA-ALCL in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Academic appointment: Associate Professor, Griffith University.
- Memberships: Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Book a consultation in Toowoomba
To see A/Prof Mark Magnusson in East Toowoomba, ask your GP for a referral and call 1300 662 960 or use the enquiry form below.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Frequently asked questions
Where are A/Prof Magnusson’s Toowoomba rooms?
8 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350. The rooms are in East Toowoomba’s medical precinct near St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
Which Toowoomba hospitals does A/Prof Magnusson operate at?
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba and St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital. The hospital is chosen according to your procedure, the length of stay and your private health cover.
Do I need a referral to see a plastic surgeon in Toowoomba?
Yes. A referral from your GP or another specialist is required before your consultation. A referral is also needed for any Medicare rebate on specialist consultations.
I live on the Darling Downs. Can my follow-up be arranged in Toowoomba?
Yes, follow-up appointments for Toowoomba patients are usually held at the East Toowoomba rooms. Your post-operative schedule is explained before surgery.
How do I book a consultation in Toowoomba?
Ask your GP for a referral, then call 1300 662 960 or use the enquiry form. The rooms will confirm an appointment time and send you pre-consultation information.