Before your consultation
Before your plastic surgery consultation, we ask that you send us photos. Our patient care team will advise you on how to take the photos and from what angles. Then, Dr Doyle will review your images before your consultation and advise whether or not surgery is a suitable option for you.
What can I expect at my first visit with Dr Doyle?
At your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, you’ll be invited to share information about your area of concern and your preferred result. Dr Doyle will assess this along with any information you provide him to provide an honest, professional opinion about your surgical options. The potential risks and complications will be explained to you in detail, as well as how to minimise these from occurring.
In your first appointment, you will:
- Spend time with your surgeon, nurse and client coordinator
- Have your photos taken
- Undergo a physical assessment
- Discuss your medical history (including any medications and supplements you’re currently taking)
- See before and after photos of previous patients
- Explore your recommended surgical options
- Learn about your surgery in more detail
- Explore associated risks and complications
- Choose size options (for breast augmentation surgery)
- View expected results with Crisalix 3D imaging (for selected procedures)
- Find out pricing and potential surgery dates
- Get all your questions answered
Your initial appointment should take approximately 1 hour. This allows time for you to develop a strong relationship with your surgeon and your client coordinator.
Initial Consultation
You are more than welcome to bring along a supportive relative or friend to meet Dr Doyle and help you decide which surgical option is best. Information will be given to you on the day to take home, along with important consent forms that will explain the procedure details to consider before committing to surgery.
If you are unable to make it to our plastic surgery practice near the Gold Coast Airport, Dr Doyle offers virtual video (FaceTime or Skype) consultations for regional or overseas patients. Dr Doyle regularly sees patients from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads and Northern Rivers. For patients who are travelling further and require local accommodation, you can view Dr Doyle’s recommendations on our travelling patients’ page.
Virtual Consultation Requirements
Dr Doyle offers Skype consultations to his patients who are unable to attend our Gold Coast clinic. These consults are available by request.
Medicare and Surgery Pricing
Towards the end of your first consultation, the Gold Coast Plastic Surgery team will provide you with an estimate of fees and answer any enquiries you may have. If there are Medicare item numbers applicable, Dr Doyle will advise his team to check if any Medicare or private health insurance rebates apply.
You can access our patient resources to find out more about the potential costs involved with your surgery:
If you decide to commit to surgery, our team will schedule your procedure and accept the required deposit.
Pre-Operative Consultation
With all cosmetic procedures, a second complimentary consultation with Dr Doyle is needed for planning, customisation and to review the details of your surgery. We encourage you to bring your signed consent forms along and be open to taking more photographs if they are required.
This is an in-person consult only. If you are a travelling patient we will arrange for this to occur within a close time frame of your procedure.
Plastic Surgeon Consultation FAQs
How much time should I allow for my appointment?
While you are provided with an initial 1-hour appointment, it may exceed this time depending on what needs to be covered. Allow at least 90 minutes for your initial consultation with Dr Doyle.
What if my surgeon is running late?
While it’s uncommon, occasionally your surgeon may be slightly behind schedule. We apologise in advance if Dr Doyle is running slightly behind schedule on the day you attend. If there are any significant delays our receptionists will advise you by mobile. We have a relaxing reception area and free tea, coffee, and chocolates so simply allow an extra bit of time just in case.
Where can I park?
We have free patient parking available. There is also plenty of on-street parking to take advantage of.
- Parking on-site in our parking lot is unlimited so long as you’re attending our Clinic at the time.
- Parking is available on the street in front of the building and side street adjacent to the building.
- Immediately across the road is another parking area.
- All parking is free with no time limits.
Do I need a referral (GP or Specialist) to book a consultation?
Due to new regulations, to undergo plastic surgery at Gold Coast Plastic Surgery, you will need to get an itemised medical referral from either a general practitioner or specialist.
A referral allows you to access Medicare rebates for your consultation, given that your procedure is Medical. You will receive approximately $84 back from your consultation fee. When you make your appointment with Dr Doyle, please send your valid referral to reception@goldcoastplasticsurgery.com.au or bring it to your appointment for scanning.
A Referral from a GP is valid for 12 months and a Referral from a Specialist is valid for 3 months.
Do I need a referral if my surgery is covered by Medicare?
A GP referral is required for your initial consultation as if your surgery is deemed medical in consultation, you will be entitled to a medicare rebate for the consultation cost.
How do I know what I will look like after surgery?
We use Crisalix 3D imaging technology to show you the possible outcomes of your surgical procedure. For all breast implant surgery patients, Dr Doyle will use Crisalix to allow you to try on multiple-size implants and get a better understanding of your preferred results.
How much does a surgeon consultation cost?
Your initial consultation cost with specialist plastic surgeon Dr Mark Doyle is $300. This amount is paid in advance to secure your consultation date. You can pay this by phone or direct debit.
How soon can I get a consultation?
The Doyle team will try to get you a plastic surgery consultation as soon as possible. This may be within 3 days or 3 weeks from the time of your booking request. Occasionally there may be longer waiting periods, but we’ll do our best to cater to your preferred consultation date and time.
How long after consultation can I have my surgery?
All cosmetic surgery procedures require a 10-day cooling-off period from the date of your consultation. This allows you to consider your procedure and risks in detail before committing to surgery. Please note, that the waiting time for surgery may be longer than this mandatory 10-day waiting period.
Where can I have a consultation for plastic or cosmetic surgery procedures?
Our clinic is located at 1 Tugun Street, Tugun Gold Coast and is close to the Gold Coast Airport.
How do I schedule a surgeon consultation?
To book a consultation with Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Mark Doyle you can submit an enquiry online or call one of our team members today.
About Dr Mark Doyle FRACS (Plas) – Queensland Plastic Surgeon
Servicing patients in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Cairns and New South Wales NSW – Northern Rivers, Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore and more.
Dr Mark Doyle is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing breast, body, face and nose surgery. He has completed all required training and only carries out approved surgical practices. There are NO undertrained doctors or cosmetic doctors acting as surgeons at Gold Coast Plastic Surgery.
