West Magnolia Plastic Surgery & The Retreat Med Spa

Clinic Profile

West Magnolia Plastic Surgery (mclaughlinmd.com) is a single-location plastic surgery practice and medical spa located at 1200 West Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. The practice is founded and led by Dr. Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS, a double board-certified plastic surgeon who holds the distinction of being the first female plastic surgeon to establish a practice in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

The practice operates from a historic building — the Max Mehl Building, erected in 1916 — in Fort Worth’s hospital district on the Magnolia Mile. The office features a fully accredited on-site surgery center (West Magnolia Surgery Center) and an adjoining medical spa, The Retreat, which was added in 2017. The practice is staffed entirely by women and was designed from the outset to create a comfortable, welcoming, and non-intimidating environment for patients.

Weight loss with semaglutide is offered directly at the practice alongside its surgical and non-surgical procedures.

West Magnolia Plastic Surgery Address: 1200 West Magnolia Avenue, Suite 110 Fort Worth, TX 76104

Surgery Phone: (817) 870-4833 Med Spa Phone (The Retreat): (817) 887-9956 Email: emily@mclaughlinmd.com / info@mclaughlinmd.com Website: mclaughlinmd.com / theretreatmedspa.com

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• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Background and History

West Magnolia Plastic Surgery was founded by Dr. Emily McLaughlin in 2004. In 2007, she relocated the practice to its permanent home in the historic Max Mehl Building on West Magnolia Avenue — a beautifully renovated 1916 structure in Fort Worth’s hospital district. Her vision from the outset was to create a spa-like, welcoming atmosphere staffed entirely by women to combat the intimidation and anxiety often associated with surgical consultations and procedures.

In 2016, Dr. McLaughlin was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy with reconstruction. This personal experience deepened her already significant expertise in breast cancer reconstruction and heightened her commitment to serving patients in similar circumstances.

In 2017, she expanded the practice by adding The Retreat Medical Spa — an on-site medical spa offering the full spectrum of non-surgical aesthetic treatments — creating a one-stop destination for both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic care.

Key milestones and recognition:

• 2004 — West Magnolia Plastic Surgery founded
• 2007 — Relocated to permanent office at 1200 W Magnolia Ave
• 2017 — The Retreat Medical Spa added on-site
• 2018, 2020 — Named Fort Worth Top Doctor by Fort Worth Magazine
• Ongoing — Recognized on RealSelf Top Doctor list

Services and Programs

Weight Loss:

• Semaglutide Weight Loss — medically supervised GLP-1 weight loss program offered directly through the practice; complementary to surgical body contouring for patients seeking comprehensive body transformation

Surgical — Body:

• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) — restores flat, toned abdomen after pregnancy or weight loss; muscle tightening and excess skin removal
• Liposuction — body contouring including arm liposuction and full-body contouring
• Mommy Makeover — customized combination of breast and body procedures (breast augmentation + lift + tummy tuck + liposuction)
• Body Lift
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Thigh Lift

Surgical — Breast:

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Revision
• Inverted Nipple Surgery
• Breast Reconstruction (post-mastectomy, oncoplastic)

Surgical — Face & Neck:

• Facelift / Mini-Facelift
• Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
• Neck Lift
• Laser Resurfacing (surgical)
• Rhinoplasty

The Retreat Medical Spa — Non-Surgical Treatments:

• Botox / Dysport (neurotoxins)
• Dermal Fillers / Lip Fillers / Kybella
• Morpheus8 (RF microneedling + skin tightening)
• Moxi (laser skin rejuvenation)
• HydraFacial
• Laser Skin Resurfacing
• Laser Hair Removal
• IPL Photofacial
• Microneedling / SkinPen
• Dermaplaning
• Emsculpt (muscle building and body contouring)
• Emsella (urinary incontinence treatment)
• ThermiSmooth / Thermi Skin Tightening (face and body)
• Chemical Peels
• Customized Facials
• Waxing
• Hair Restoration
• IV Therapy
• Medical-grade skincare products (Dr. McLaughlin’s own skincare line)

Reconstruction:

• Breast reconstruction (post-mastectomy)
• Scar revision
• Other reconstructive procedures

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS — Founder, Owner, and Medical Director. Double board-certified in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Education and training:

• MD — East Tennessee State University; elected member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary (top academic distinction)
• General Surgery Residency — Medical College of Georgia
• Elective Research Year — Craniofacial growth and development; awarded the Hardesty Award by the Plastic Surgery Research Council
• Plastic Surgery Residency — Medical College of Georgia
• Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship — Medical City Dallas Hospital, Dallas, TX (predominantly pediatric reconstructive surgery)

Professional memberships: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American College of Surgeons, RealSelf Top Doctor, Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctor 2018 and 2020.

Personal distinction: Breast cancer survivor (diagnosed 2016, double mastectomy with reconstruction); this experience gives Dr. McLaughlin a uniquely personal understanding of patients facing breast reconstruction after cancer.

Brittany Wood — Injector. Over 5 years of experience in cosmetic injecting. Specializes in natural-looking injectable results with a caring, patient-centered approach.

Kelsey Wood — Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician. Licensed esthetician and laser technician with 6 years of experience in skincare and beauty. Specializes in customized treatments tailored to individual skin concerns.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

West Magnolia Plastic Surgery holds a 15-review presence on Yelp with consistently positive reviews. Patients repeatedly praise the personalized, unhurried consultation experience, the quality of surgical results, and the overall atmosphere of the practice and med spa. Dr. McLaughlin’s approachability and ability to communicate on a personal level are among the most frequently cited positive attributes.

The practice is also highly rated on RealSelf and Google, and has been recognized as a Fort Worth Top Doctor in multiple years.

Testimonials and Quotes

The following testimonials are sourced from Yelp and the West Magnolia Plastic Surgery website:

• “Every interaction, from the first consultation to the surgery itself to every follow-up appointment, I felt valued and felt listened to.” — Yelp review

Dr. McLaughlin on founding her practice: “I had a vision from the beginning of the atmosphere I wished to create for my patients. The beauty of having this facility on site at my office is that, I as the physician and medical director am physically always on site, either seeing patients in my office or in the operating room here.” — The Retreat Med Spa Our Story page

On The Retreat and the Magnolia Mile setting: “Imagine scheduling a massage and a facial then joining your friends for wine at Kent and Company or dinner at Heim Barbeque across the street. Maybe ice cream at Melt will cool you down after your SkinPen — we have a solution for everyone.” — Dr. Emily McLaughlin

Pricing and Value Signals

Specific procedure pricing is not published on the West Magnolia Plastic Surgery website. Financing options are available and a Specials & Financing page is maintained on the site for current promotional offers. The practice accepts CosmetAssure (a cosmetic surgery complication insurance product), which provides financial protection against unexpected surgical costs.

The Magnolia Membership Program is offered through The Retreat Med Spa and provides members with exclusive pricing on aesthetic treatments, complimentary products and services, year-round savings on facial rejuvenation and skincare services, and biannual VIP events. Membership is designed for patients seeking ongoing skin health maintenance and long-term aesthetic care.

Free consultations are available by calling (817) 870-4833 or booking online via the patient portal.

Verification Notes

• Address (1200 W Magnolia Ave, Suite 110, Fort Worth TX 76104), surgery phone (817) 870-4833), med spa phone (817) 887-9956), email, and hours are confirmed directly from the official website (mclaughlinmd.com) footer, fetched June 2026.
• Dr. McLaughlin’s founding year (2004), move to current location (2007), and The Retreat addition (2017) are confirmed from The Retreat’s Our Story page.
• Dr. McLaughlin’s credentials — East Tennessee State University MD, Alpha Omega Alpha election, Medical College of Georgia general surgery and plastic surgery residencies, Hardesty Award, Medical City Dallas craniofacial fellowship — are confirmed from theretreatmedspa.com/our-team page, fetched June 2026.
• “First female plastic surgeon to establish a practice in Fort Worth and Tarrant County” claim is confirmed from The Retreat’s Our Story page and Yelp listing.
• Breast cancer diagnosis (2016) and double mastectomy with reconstruction are confirmed from the official team biography.
• Top Doctor recognition (2018, 2020) is confirmed from ASPS and Fort Worth Magazine badges displayed on the homepage.
• Brittany Wood (injector, 5+ years experience) and Kelsey Wood (esthetician/laser tech, 6 years experience) bios are sourced from theretreatmedspa.com/our-team.
• Semaglutide weight loss is confirmed as a current service from the official website homepage and Yelp listing.
• CosmetAssure is confirmed as an accepted payment/insurance product from the website navigation.