My Practice
Dr Mark Magnusson M.B.B.S, (QSLD) F.R.A.C.S.
 Undertaking cosmetic surgery is an intensely personal and private decision that can have very positive effects. Understanding a patient’s desires is a vital factor in achieving this positive potential. With a combination of communication, experience and knowledge Dr Magnusson has helped many patients.
Dr Mark Magnusson is a fully qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He graduated from the University of Queensland (1990) with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He commenced surgical training in 1993 and passed both of the difficult Royal Australasian College of Surgeons examinations for Plastic Surgery on his first attempt.
Dr Magnusson commenced four years of specialist training in plastic surgery in 1996. Working initially in Brisbane and then for three more years in Perth working in both adult and paediatric hospitals.
During his training he specifically sought education and experience to advance his interests in Cosmetic Surgery in general and Breast Surgery especially.
Dr Magnusson obtained his specialist qualifications when he was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in December 1999 (FRACS Plast).
Following his completion of training Doctor Magnusson travelled to Scotland and worked at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Hospital to further develop his interests in breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery of the breast and body. To further these interests whilst in Europe, Dr Magnusson also travelled to Milan to meet with the pioneers in breast reshaping surgery following breast cancer surgery.
Dr Magnusson returned to Australia and commenced practice in Toowoomba in January 2001.
Dr Magnusson has maintained his interest and continued to develop his expertise in cosmetic surgery of the breast and body. He performs breast surgery cases each week including breast enlargement, reduction, lift, reconstruction and male breast surgery.
With the increased frequency of obesity there is also an increasing need to address loose skin following massive weight loss and Dr Magnusson has an increasing practice in body-contouring surgery to address this problem. He performs a wide variety of procedures for these patients include liposuction, abdominoplasty, arm reduction, thigh reduction and body lift following massive weight loss.
Dr Magnusson also performs an extensive range of facial-rejuvenation surgery and female genital surgery.
Dr Magnusson is accredited at The Toowoomba Surgicentre and 30 St Vincent's Hospital (Toowoomba). He also performs procedures in the operating suite in his clinic.
Dr Magnusson will also commence performing procedures in Brisbane from October 2009.
Dr Magnusson works at remaining current reviewing literature, exploring the current trends, regularly attending scientific meetings and participating in masterclasses.
Dr Magnusson is an active and current member of:
- Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
- International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Royal Australasian College of surgeons
- Australian Medical Association
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