Visiting Brighton Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery Australia

Your Visit

Whether you are visiting Brighton Plastic Surgery for the first time or as a returning patient, our goal is always to give you the very best in professional care and service. We appreciate that any doctors visit can be an anxious time and with this in mind, our aim is to make our patients feel welcome, fully informed and at ease. Patients step through our doors for a multitude of reasons, whatever this may be – looking after you and taking you step-by-step through your procedure, questions and care is what we are here to do.

Mr Mutimer, A/Prof Shayan, Dr Shukla and Dr Capstick are backed by an experienced team of nurses, specialist anaesthetists and administrative staff, many of whom you may meet along the way. If you have a specific procedure in mind you will find more information about your consultation and costs on each procedure page of our website.
If you have any questions about your visit – please do not hesitate to give us a call on 03 9592 0522 or submit a confidential enquiry via our website. We will be only too happy to assist.

Surgery

Patients who have surgery with us go to Cabrini Brighton Hospital which is located directly opposite Brighton Plastic Surgery or Holmesglen Private Hospital, located close by in South Road Moorabbin.

Anaesthesia

Our surgeons only work with fully qualified specialist anaesthetists who specialise in plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures. Before your procedure your anaesthetist will visit you to answer any questions you may have and to examine you and ask you about your medical history.

More about Anaesthesia

Any anaesthetic carries risks. However, in the hands of a highly trained specialist these are minimised. Serious complications are rare and post operation side effects such as nausea are controlled.

During a general anaesthetic a patient is comfortably asleep. Smaller procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic with or without sedation. Your anaesthetist will explain their preference and discuss this with you.

Preparation for Surgery

Preparing for an upcoming procedure can be a little daunting however there is a lot you can do to make this a smooth and stress free time.

Be sure to have read and understood the information sent to you about your procedure and ask us any questions you may have
Be sure to have completed the online admission forms for your hospital admission
Be sure to have informed us of major surgeries you have had in the past or important medical conditions or medications, some important examples are: Cardiac surgery, the presence of a pacemaker or stents, cardiac conditions like arrhythmias, blood thinning medications of any kind, diabetic medications, especially SGLT2 inhibitors.
Organise your home life so things like time off work, someone to pick you up from hospital, meal preparations, house work and driving responsibilities are planned for within the limits of what you can or can’t do post your surgery
Don’t smoke
Reduce or limit your alcohol consumption

Cabrini eAdmissions link

Holmesglen eAdmissions link

Linacre eAdmissions link