Advanced procedural care refers to the assessment and management of conditions that may require technical expertise, reconstruction, or specialised wound care.

This includes:

• Complex wound management

• Skin cancer excisions requiring reconstruction

• Local flaps and skin grafts when wounds cannot be safely stitched directly (refer to images)

• Facial laceration repair

• Nail bed injuries and procedures

• Selected acute injuries and Worker’s Compensation cases

Some conditions require more than simple excision or basic closure.

In appropriate cases, this may involve:

• Careful planning of wound closure to optimise healing and cosmetic outcome

• Use of reconstructive techniques (e.g. flaps or grafts)

• Layered closure and tension management

• Consideration of function (e.g. eyelid, lip, hand)

👉The goal is to achieve:

• Safe removal or repair

• Good healing

• Preservation of function

• A considered cosmetic result

Each case is assessed individually. This includes:

• Full history and examination

• Discussion of options (including non-procedural or referral options)

• Explanation of risks, benefits, and expected outcomes

• Tailored procedural planning

Where appropriate, procedures can be performed in-clinic under local anaesthetic.

Selected workplace injuries can be assessed and managed, including:

• Lacerations

• Soft tissue injuries

• Minor hand injuries

Documentation and reporting can be completed in line with Worker’s Compensation requirements

A key part of procedural care is recognising when a condition is best managed in a hospital or specialist setting. Where appropriate, referral pathways are discussed to ensure safe and optimal care.

Not all conditions require hospital treatment.

Many procedures can be safely performed in a clinic setting, which may allow for:

• Earlier treatment

• Continuity of care

• Avoiding hospital wait times

However, referral is recommended when appropriate.

This may include:

• Large or complex lesions

• High-risk anatomical areas (e.g. eyelid, nose, ear)

• Cases requiring more extensive reconstruction

• Situations where multidisciplinary or hospital-based care is needed

If referral is required, this will be discussed with you.