After operation wound care in Carindale, healing on track.
After operation wound care in Carindale gives your surgical site regular checks and dressing changes close to home. Our nursing team also looks after skin tears and other wounds, with no GP visit needed first.
Post-operative wound care after common surgeries
Every operation leaves a different kind of wound. After a caesarean, the low horizontal wound is usually checked and dressings changed in the first week. After knee or hip replacement, the longer wound often has staples removed around 10 to 14 days. Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery leaves several small wounds that heal quickly, while skin excisions on the face have stitches removed sooner than those on the back or legs.
At Carindale Doctors, our nursing team follows the timeline your surgeon has set for your type of operation. We check healing, change dressings and remove stitches or staples on schedule, keeping your recovery on track close to home.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides after operation wound care inside Westfield Carindale for caesarean, joint replacement, keyhole and skin surgery wounds, following your surgeon’s timeline for dressings and stitch or staple removal. You can book directly with our nurses. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Caesarean wounds
- Knee and hip replacement wounds
- Keyhole surgery wounds
- Skin excision wounds
- Stitch and staple removal on schedule
- Surgeon's timeline followed
Keeping your recovery on track in Carindale
After a hospital stay, travelling back for routine wound checks can be tiring. Our Carindale clinic lets you have them close to home, with lifts and step-free access from the car park.
See our main after operation wound care page.
Helping your surgical wound heal
These habits support healing after surgery:
- Follow lifting restrictions from your surgeon.
- Eat protein-rich meals to support tissue repair.
- Avoid smoking, which slows healing.
- Keep the wound clean and dry as instructed.
Gentle walking helps circulation and recovery after most operations.
What your post-operative visit includes
Your visit includes:
- Review of your surgery and instructions
- Wound check
- Dressing change
- Stitch or staple removal when due
- Advice on activity and showering
- GP or surgeon referral if needed
Bring any spare dressings from the hospital.
Post-operative care, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, check: your surgeon's timeline.
- Step 2, review: how the wound is healing.
- Step 3, care: dressings and stitch removal.
- Step 4, refer: back to your surgeon if needed.
Post-operative wound care costs
Post-operative wound care is billed per visit.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse visit | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Dressings | Cost depends on the type |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Post-operative wound care in Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152, with lifts close to the car parks.
We care for patients recovering from surgery from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Wishart and Mount Gravatt.
- Lifts close to the car parks
- Step-free access
- Pharmacies nearby
- Patients from Wishart and Mount Gravatt welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Post-operative wound questions
Usually around 10 to 14 days, as your surgeon advises.
Many are dissolvable. Your discharge letter will say if removal is needed.
Usually with a waterproof dressing. Follow your surgeon's advice.
Cover it with a clean dressing and contact us or your surgeon promptly.
No, you can book directly with our nurses.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book post-operative wound care
Healing on track at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.