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Monday, December 18

Instructions for a Safe and Comfortable Holiday Recovery

To our wonderful patients, we thank you all for trusting us in 2023 and wish you all a joyous holiday with family and friends.   Tis now the season for our team to also take some much-deserved rest, relaxation and reconnection with our nearest and dearest.  To assist you during this period, please review the information below to help you have a safe and comfortable holiday recovery. 

Office Hours

Our office will be closed on ALL public holidays and open for scheduled post-operative appointments from 8.30 am-5 pm on days other than public holidays.  Standard business operating hours will resume on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.  Our wonderful nursing and admin team will be in rooms caring for post-operative patients from 8.30 am-5 pm on days other than public holidays.   Please assist us by calling during office opening hours and well before closing time. This will allow us to make any arrangements required. 

What if I experience a medical emergency?

For medical emergencies, please attend your nearest emergency department or call 000.

What should I do if I need to contact my surgeon during this time? 

For enquiries that are non-urgent and relate to previous surgery, please review your written post-operative instructions in the first instance. 

Public holidays: If your concern is an emergency, present to your nearest emergency centre or call 000.  Alternatively, for URGENT matters our practice nurse may be contacted for urgent post-operative advice via 0738703960.  

Other days during the Christmas period:  Please call our office on 0738703960 to discuss with our practice nurse on duty from 9-4 pm. 

What if I have a scheduled post-operative appointment?

A nurse will be in attendance for scheduled post-operative appointments. Please make your way to our rooms at Suite 50, Level 4 Wesley Medical Centre, at your scheduled appointment time. Please do not attend if you are unwell.  

What if my Plastic surgeon Surgeon is away during this time?

Your surgeon will be taking leave during this period and our office has arranged suitable cover in their absence.  Please contact our team during business hours for further information. 

What if I want to book an appointment or ask about a procedure? 

Our team would love to speak with you on our return on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.  In the meantime, please complete our enquiry form online via the link here. Thank you for trusting us in 2023, we look forward to making a positive difference in your lives in 2024!

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