Plastic surgery

We care for and treat people who require specialised plastic surgery procedures

What we do

Plastic Surgery Outpatients provides specialist assessment and management of conditions involving the skin, soft tissues, hands, and minor reconstructive needs.

The service focuses on planned (elective) conditions that may require surgical review, wound care advice, or reconstructive planning.

Who we care for

We care for and treat people with:

Blepharoplasty
Breast asymmetry – secondary to congenital or cancer causes
Breast Reduction
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome; Cubital Tunnel release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ectropion
Giant Cell Tumour
Hand Procedures (consult only)
Melanoma
Neuroma
Scar revision causing functional deficit
Skin cancers
Trigger Finger Advanced Stenosing Tenosynovitis

Exclusions

The following is conditions/procedures which are not routinely seen at Bayside Health Regional:

Brachial Plexus surgery
Cleft lip and palate
Complex Congenital hand surgery
Hand osteoarthritis
Contracture without functional impairment
Congenital craniofacial surgery
Elective scar release
Ganglion, lipoma, sebaceous cyst
Laser surgery
Liposuction
Sarcoma
MCP Joint Flection contracture
Major burns
Palmar thickening robotic surgery
Urogenital surgery

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.

Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.

MR-309 Outpatient Specialist Clinic Referral Form

156KB pdf

Bayside Health Regional - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Referral Guide

513KB pdf

What to bring with you

Every time you come:

Medicare card
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Medicines you need to take while you are here
List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Wonthaggi Hospital

Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

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Phillip Island Community Hospital

Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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