In Hand Surgery, your recovery and rehabilitation is as important as your surgery.
At The Clinic Plastic Surgery we aim to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to both your operative and post-operative journey.
Whether you have been referred by your doctor for an elective procedure, or by a hospital for a traumatic injury, at The Clinic Plastic Surgery we optimise not only your surgical outcomes, but your functional recovery as well.
At The Clinic Plastic Surgery, we have partnered with the skilled team at Melbourne Hand Therapy to provide our patients a customised post-surgery treatment and rehabilitation program. Dr Liew will see you in conjunction with your hand therapist to guide you through your individualised recovery program.
Common hand surgery problems that Dr Liew treats include:
– Dupuytren’s Disease
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
– Peripheral Nerve Compression Syndromes
– Trigger Finger
– De Quervain’s Syndrome
– Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures and Dislocations
Read moreAt The Clinic Plastic Surgery, we work very closely with your hand therapy rehabilitation team to ensure your best surgical outcome.
At your initial review, both operative and non-operative management options will be considered to give you the best possible opportunity to optimise your functional outcome.
The Clinic Plastic Surgery prioritises your clinical needs. If your condition is urgent as stated by your referring doctor, we will prioritise your appointment ahead of the usual waiting times.
Your surgical care and recovery will be personally overseen by Dr Julian Liew and his expert team at The Clinic Plastic Surgery. He will be with you every step of the way to ensure you have the best possible surgical journey.
The Clinic aims to see all referrals within 2 weeks.
For more urgent referrals, your general practitioner or specialist can contact us directly and you will be seen within 1 week.
If you are wishing to time your appointments or surgery around certain events or dates, please mention this at the time of your appointment to our friendly team and we will work hard to tailor your surgical journey around your lifestyle and commitments.
Dr Julian Liew is a fully qualified Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. After completing his medical degree in 2002 at Monash University, Dr Liew trained in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery before completing his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery training at the beginning of 2015.
During his training, Dr Liew gained extensive experience in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial surgery and reconstructive surgery following trauma, burns and cancer treatment. After successfully gaining his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship from the the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr Liew completed a further fellowship overseas in Microsurgery and Breast Reconstructive Surgery at the world-renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, which is world famous for its pioneering burns and plastic surgery.
As a skilled Microsurgeon and Specialist Plastic Surgeon his attention to detail and to the skill and precision of the procedure is only paralleled by his passion for the patient-centric experience and his complete involvement along with his talented team, through the patient’s entire surgical journey.
In 2017, Dr Liew realised his vision of combining surgical excellence with an enhanced patient journey by establishing his boutique plastic and reconstructive surgery practice, The Clinic Plastic Surgery, in East Melbourne.
Your initial consultation will be with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Liew. He will listen to your concerns and expectations, take your medical history and examine you. Clinical photographs will also be taken during this appointment.
Dr Liew will outline the various surgical and non-surgical options suitable for you and tailor a management plan specifically for you. He will also inform you of the potential risks and complications of a procedure, and you will have time to have all of your questions answered.
Your qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr Julian Liew, will guide you through your patient journey from beginning to end. Dr Liew will see you at your first consultation, and personally guide you through your post-surgical course. At The Clinic Plastic Surgery, we feel that a close relationship with your surgeon ensures a smooth and satisfying experience.
A medical referral is not required to make an appointment. However, having a referral allows you to claim a small rebate from Medicare at your initial consultation.
All non-cosmetic patients are encouraged to have a GP referral at initial consultation, as this will allow you to receive a rebate on the day of your appointment.
At the time of your consultation, you will be given a detailed quotation for your procedure that will include the surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, surgical assistant fees and the hospital’s fees.
Please consult your health insurance provider to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your procedure.
Most cosmetic procedures are not covered by Medicare and as a result you are unlikely to receive a rebate or subsidy for these procedures.
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