Medications

Administer prescription medications as directed.

Medical attention

Seek medical attention in the event of:

• Increasing pain or pain not relieved by medication
• Persistent fever
• General unwellness
• Wound swelling or redness
• Concerns or questions about your child's care

Follow-up

Your follow-up appointment will be at one of the following:

• Plastic Surgery Outpatients (Registrar Clinic), Blue Desk, Ground Floor, The Royal Children's Hospital (morning appointment)
• Consultant Clinic 
• Consultant Private Rooms 
• Local doctor

If you are unable to keep your appointment please call to reschedule.

Contact

Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery Office - 9345 5391
Outpatient appointments - 9345 6180
Plastic Surgery Resident or Registrar - via switchboard on 9345 5522

In the event of an emergency take your child to the nearest doctor or hospital, or to The Royal Children's Hospital Emergency Department.

Developed by The Royal Children's Hospital Speech Pathology and Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery departments. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers.

Reviewed November 2015.

Kids Health Info is supported by The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. To donate, visit www.rchfoundation.org.au.