After surgery, it is important to follow your post-op instructions. These may include taking medication as prescribed, not performing specific exercises or following a nutrition plan. If you do not follow these instructions, the results of your surgery may be compromised.
Why Follow Post Surgery Instructions?
After surgery, it’s not just about looking great – it’s about being patient while you allow yourself to heal. Following your post-op instructions is so important for several reasons:
- Allows for a smoother recovery and minimises the risks of complications during this time.
- Not following the guidelines can lead to infection and other issues.
- If infection occurs, it could affect many more parts of your body than just the area where surgery was performed.
- Starting physical activity too early can impact your wound quality and cause delays in healing.
- Poor scar care can lead to less-than-desirable scar outcomes.
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
If you do not have private health insurance and are experiencing a medical concern outside of Gold Coast Plastic Surgery’s business hours, you can attend:
Tugun Satellite Health Centre (Banyahrmabah)
📍 57 Boyd Street, Tugun QLD
📞 (07) 5513 9300
Important Notes:
- Tugun Satellite Health Centre provides urgent wound care and outpatient services, but is not a full emergency department.
- If your condition is life-threatening (e.g., chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness), call Triple Zero (000) or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department.
After-Hours Care Guidance:
- Tugun may serve as an after-hours option for urgent, non-life-threatening issues, especially if you do not have private insurance and are trying to avoid out-of-pocket costs. Please contact the staff at Gold Coast Plastic Surgery on (07) 5598 0988 if you need further assistance.
Post Op Guidance
After your procedure, you will receive a printed copy of your post-op instructions. If you’re unable to locate them, the following files are here for your convenience:
Face & Nose Surgery Post-Operative Instructions
Body Surgery Post-Operative Instructions
Breast Surgery Post-Operative Instructions
- Remove & Replace Breast Implants
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift (with or without Implants)
If you have any concerns regarding your care, please do not hesitate to contact our clinic on (07) 5598 0988. If our clinic is unattended and you need urgent medical attention, please seek treatment at your GP, an Emergency Department of your choice or call 000.
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.
