After operation wound care in Carindale, done gently.
After operation wound care in Carindale helps your surgical site heal cleanly, with dressing changes handled by our nursing team. We also care for skin tears and other wounds, and you don't need to see a GP first.
Continuing your wound care after surgery
After surgery, most people go home with a dressing and instructions to have it checked or changed, and stitches or staples removed, by their GP or practice nurse. Following that plan carefully helps your surgical wound heal cleanly and lowers the risk of infection or the wound opening.
At Carindale Doctors, our nursing team continues your post-operative care close to home. Bring your hospital discharge paperwork and any dressings you were given, and we’ll follow your surgeon’s instructions. We check your wound, change dressings, remove stitches or staples at the right time and arrange a GP review if anything looks concerning.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides after operation wound care inside Westfield Carindale, following your surgeon’s instructions with nurse-led dressing changes, stitch and staple removal and wound checks. GP review is arranged if needed. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- Surgeon's instructions followed
- Dressing changes by our nurses
- Stitch and staple removal
- Wound checks for infection
- GP review if concerns arise
- Close-to-home care after hospital
Gentle post-operative care in Carindale
Surgical wounds can be tender, and our Carindale nurses take a gentle approach to every dressing change, explaining each step so you know what’s happening.
See our main wound care and dressing page.
Post-operative warning signs
Contact us or your surgeon if you notice:
- Increasing redness or warmth around the wound.
- Pus, unpleasant smell or increasing discharge.
- The wound edges coming apart.
- Fever, chills or feeling unwell.
Some mild redness and tenderness in the first few days is normal.
What your post-operative care includes
Your care includes:
- Review of your discharge instructions
- Wound check
- Dressing change
- Stitch or staple removal when due
- Advice on showering and activity
- GP review if needed
Most visits take 15 to 20 minutes.
Post-operative care, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, review: your surgery and discharge plan.
- Step 2, check: wound healing and signs of infection.
- Step 3, care: dressing changes and stitch removal.
- Step 4, escalate: GP or surgeon review if needed.
After operation wound care costs
Post-operative care is billed as nurse or GP visits, with dressings as needed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse visit | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Stitch or staple removal | Part of your nurse visit |
| 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 care in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is home to many people recovering from surgery at Brisbane’s major hospitals. Our clinic on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, has lifts close to the car parks.
We care for post-operative patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Holland Park.
- Lifts close to the car parks
- Step-free access
- Pharmacies nearby for dressings
- Patients from Gumdale and Holland Park 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 |
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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
After operation wound care questions
It depends on the surgery and location. Your discharge letter will usually say.
Yes, our nurses remove stitches and staples.
Usually yes, with a waterproof dressing. Follow your surgeon's advice.
Book promptly, and we'll arrange a GP review.
Your discharge paperwork and any dressings from the hospital.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book after operation wound care
Done gently 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.