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GP Referral – All consultations with our Surgeons now require a referral from your General Practitioner, including for cosmetic surgery. Please arrange this prior to booking your consultation. If your GP has sent us a copy of the referral, our team will get in touch with you to arrange a time. Alternatively, you can make an appointment for your consultation in Townsville or Mackay on (07) 4725 8400 and Rockhampton or Cairns on 1300 227 111.

Cosmetic or medical surgery – Following new guidelines for cosmetic surgery from July 2023, our team will need to assess whether your surgery is likely to be medical or cosmetic, based on whether there is a medical need for it. Please provide our team with as much information about any health requirements for your surgery as possible to help us book your consultation correctly. Eligibility for medical surgery is determined by Medicare. For more information on these changes and eligibility for medical surgery, visit this page of our website. 

Medical patients – If you are likely to meet medical requirements for surgery (final determination of this can only be made by your surgeon), you may only require one pre-surgical Consultation at our practice, which our team will book for you. 

Cosmetic patients – If your surgery is likely to be cosmetic (or partially cosmetic), you are required to have two Consultations, a minimum of one week apart. Our team will be able to arrange these for you. 

If you decide you want to change or cancel your consultation, you will need to let us know 48 hours prior otherwise you will incur a cancellation fee.

Your Consultation

In order to confirm your appointment, you will be required to pay in full beforehand and complete an information form. Both of these can be done online. We will send you a link to do this via SMS in the lead-up to your appointment. 

Allow approximately one hour for all consultations, except skin lesion appointments, which will take around 30 minutes. 

Cosmetic patients – 

Cosmetic patients require two consultations. At the first, you will undertake an in-person assessment for Body Dysmorphia, a condition causing intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects. You will also have a family and medical history check and be given the paperwork for your possible surgery to go through it with our practitioner, discussing the procedure and associated risks and recovery requirements. 

At your second consultation, you will have a physical assessment to determine the extent of Surgery necessary and have further discussion of the procedure and any concerns or questions your may have. The results of your Body Dysmorphia assessment will also be discussed. Following this consultation, you will see a Cosmetic Consultant regarding possible surgical dates and to provide a quote for your chosen procedure.

Medical patients – 

Medical patients only require one consultation with our Surgeon, where you will be assessed for suitability for surgery and have a detailed discussion of your procedure. Following this, you will see a Cosmetic Consultant regarding possible surgical dates and to provide a quote for your chosen procedure.

PRE-PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

The consultation cost is $350 (this includes both consultations for Cosmetic patients). 
Payment is required in full a week before your appointment to secure your booking. We will provide an SMS reminder when payment is due, containing a secure online link to pay via credit card. Pre-payment is non-refundable, but can apply to a new appointment time if you need to re-schedule and advise us within our cancellation period.
A minimum of two business days (not including weekends and public holidays) notice must be given for any cancellations, including re-scheduling. The pre-payment is non-refundable and non-transferrable if this cancellation notice is not adhered to.

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    Dr Michael Klaassen

    Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

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    Dr. Michael Klaassen’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery career spans over three decades. In 2023, he was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his dedication to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Throughout his career, he has not only treated countless patients but has also actively contributed to the academic side of the profession, authoring research papers, books, and developing products aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes. He is passion for supporting the plastic surgery discipline has seen him develop an Advanced Course in Breast Reduction Surgery, undertake examiner responsibilities for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, co-convene the Pacific Islands Surgeons Flap Course at the University of Tasmania, and hold the position of Director of Surgical Skills at the University of Auckland’s Advanced Clinical Skills Centre. In addition to his own work in private practice, Dr. Klaassen has volunteer internationally with Interplast, a non-profit organisation providing life-changing surgery in Asia Pacific regions with limited or non-existent access to quality surgical care.

    Dr Klaassen brings his his vast experience in various aspects of plastic surgery, including skin cancer management, to the Queensland Plastic Rooms on a monthly basis.

    Dr. Mark Vucak

    M.B., B.S.(W.A), F.R.A.C.S

    Degrees & Training

    The University of Western Australia – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1983.
    Emory University – Resident in Plastic Surgery 1993 – 1994.

    Fellowships

    The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Plastic & Reconstruction

    Memberships

    The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

    Dr Mark Vucak has been working as a private Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon for 30-years, opening Queensland Plastic Surgery 1994. During this time, he’s performed over 35,000 procedures, including more than 5,000 Breast Augmentations.

    Dr Vucak completed his Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Western Australia in 1983. He went on to undertake four years of general surgery training, followed by four years of specialist plastic surgery training. He went on to complete a cosmetic fellowship at Emory University and Hospital in Atlanta, where he learned under the guidance of six of America’s leading plastic surgeons.

    Dr Vucak takes a holistic approach to patient care. It’s this approach to medicine that led to him opening Chrysalis Medispa, offering a range of modern skincare products and treatments to help North Queenslanders look after their skin.

    In addition to his busy practice schedule, Dr Vucak has taught medical students and interns throughout his surgical career and regularly attends national and international plastic surgery conferences and educational programmes to stay up-to-date with the latest learnings and techniques in the industry.

    Outside of the hospital theatre, Dr Vucak is a proud father, an avid chess player, and likes to stay active through kayaking, having represented Australia in the World Championships for canoeing during his time at university.

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    Dr Malcolm Linsell

    BSc, MBBS, FRACS, MS

    Degrees & Training

    Bachelor of Science 1975 Monash University
    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1979 Monash University
    Masters of Surgery 1995 Monash University

    Fellowship

    FRACS: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Plastic and Reconstructive 1991

    Memberships

    ASPS: Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
    ASAPS: Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
    ASAPS: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
    ISAPS: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

    Malcolm has a rich heritage in the Salvation Army and wanting to ‘make a difference’ has been at his core for many years. At the age of 13, he was inspired to become a Plastic Surgeon following a Plastic Surgical procedure performed on his hand.

    Almost 25 years later, he graduated as a Plastic Surgeon becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He studied at Monash University, initially attaining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) before attaining the basic medical degree, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a subsequent Masters of Surgery (MS).

    Malcolm spends time to listen and fully understand his patient’s desires before discussing the expected outcome, so that every patient feels heard and fully informed.
    Malcolm has recently published his first book, An Ordinary Man, An Extraordinary Life, which parallels his own life with that of one of his patients, Wesley Koni, the story of which was screened on 60 Minutes.
    Malcolm is married to Dr Kim Carr, a dentist in Sydney and together they have 4 adult children.

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