Thinking of travelling to have surgery with BPCS?
At Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, we assist many patients who live interstate or overseas and choose to travel to Brisbane for surgery with our specialist plastic surgeons, and we strive to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
We see patients who travel from as far away as; Perth, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne or a bit closer from across south east Queensland regions like the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
Below, you’ll find essential information on planning your travel, scheduling consultations and post-surgery appointments, and other helpful details to support your surgical journey with us.
Travelling Patient Appointment Schedule
Initial Consultation
The first step in your surgery journey is your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. This can be booked via contacting our team directly via phone or email. Unfortunately we can no longer offer videos consultations as your first appointment due to new health regulations. Our team are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about surgery, booking process and fees before booking a consultation.
Second Consultation (if required)
Depending on the nature of your procedure, a second consultation may be required to proceed. A second consultation gives the patient the opportunity to further discuss their surgery, re-try implant sizes and ensure they have been able to have all their questions answered prior to deciding to proceed.
Patients are also welcome and encouraged to book multiple consultations to further discuss their procedure to ensure they feel comfortable and confident in their decision undergo surgery. It is important to ensure both patient and surgeon are aligned in goals and expectations to ensure positive patient outcomes. Additional consultations to discuss your procedure are at no extra cost and can be conducted face-to-face or online via video call.
To book any additional consultations, please give our clinic a call and our team will be able to accommodate this for you.
Surgery
5. Post-operative routine appointments
Following your surgery with Dr. Richardson, we will be by your side to help you through recovery, answer any questions you have, and provide a high standard of care to ensure a safe healing journey. The day after your surgery, the nurses will give you a call to check on you and ensure you’re staying on top of your medication schedule and post-operative routine. During this phone call we will schedule your first post-operative appointment where you will have a physical check-up, dressing change, and appropriate recommendations for your recovery will be made. We will then check on you at the 3 week and 6 week mark but will organise any necessary appointments in between. You can contact us at any time, with our nurses available all day during the week and Dr. Richardson available via mobile outside office hours. We take great pride in our commitment to patient care around the clock and strive to ensure that patients are always feeling supported and confident throughout their recovery.
Dr Philip Richardson 
Dr Milap Rughani 
