01OUR FOCUS
Postpartum scar care
Care and consultation for caesarean and other postpartum scars, with your individual concerns at the centre.
Explore your options+POSTPARTUM RECOVERY. SCAR MANAGEMENT. PERSONALISED CARE.
Postpartum recovery.
Professional care at every stage.
Professional postpartum recovery care, with a focus on caesarean and other postpartum scars. Personalised assessment and treatment guidance in Heidelberg Heights.
Care that starts with you.
Your concerns. Your comfort. Your pace.
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HEALTH HUB
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Postpartum recovery careIndividual consultationsHeidelberg Heights
01 / OUR CARE
Different stories. Individual care.
Start with what matters to you. We take time to understand your concerns and discuss your options.
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Stretch mark care
Assessment and care planning for stretch marks associated with pregnancy and other body changes.
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Other scars
A consultation to understand your scar, your skin and the care options that may suit you.
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Mole assessment & removal
Clinical assessment of different types of naevi and other pigmented lesions. When excision is clinically appropriate, the removed tissue is sent for histopathological examination.
Explore your options02 / POSTPARTUM PROGRAMS
Structured support for your recovery.
Choose an LED-focused program or combine LED sessions with postnatal massage or facial care. Every program includes ongoing scar care support.
OUR SCAR CARE PATHWAY
Assess
We review the scar, healing stage, symptoms and your priorities.
Support early healing
Dressing care, tension-reduction tape and LED may form part of early support.
Plan targeted care
Suitable options are discussed according to scar type, skin and recovery stage.
Review and adjust
Progress, comfort and aftercare are reviewed across your program.
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LED Scar Care
Focused postpartum scar care with LED sessions.
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LED + Postnatal Massage
Scar care paired with time to release tension and support comfort.
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LED + Postnatal Facial
Scar care paired with dedicated facial care for postpartum mothers.
Included with every program
- Scar assessment and management throughout your 6- or 12-session program
- Dressing and tape-change support during the first six postpartum weeks
- Tension-reduction tape with guidance for correct use
- One clinician-led scar management session in a 6-session program; two in a 12-session program, where clinically appropriate
All programs begin with a professional assessment. Any additional treatment is only provided when clinically appropriate and is discussed privately during consultation.
03 / TREATMENT OPTIONS
A considered approach. A range of options.
Treatment begins with an assessment. Together, we discuss an approach suited to your scar, skin and priorities.
Suitability, expected outcomes, risks and aftercare are discussed during your consultation.
Discuss LED as part of early wound care and your individual care plan.
04 / OUR TEAM
Clinical experience. Personal care.
A multidisciplinary team supporting postpartum recovery, scar management and individual care needs.
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James
Assisting Surgeon
James works in surgical assisting roles across Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery. His broader areas of practice include Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine and General Practice.
SURGICAL ASSISTING AREAS
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Dermatology · Cosmetic Medicine · General Practice
MELBOURNE SURGICAL PRACTICE
James currently undertakes surgical assisting work at the following Melbourne private hospitals:
- St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne
- Knox Private Hospital
- Mitcham Private Hospital
- Northpark Private Hospital
- John Fawkner Private Hospital
- Epworth HealthCare hospitals
- Warringal Private Hospital
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Liz
Beauty Therapist · Postnatal Skin & Massage Care
Liz focuses on postpartum skin management and supportive postnatal massage, with care tailored to comfort, skin condition and individual recovery needs.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Completed pregnancy and postnatal massage training with Pregnancy Massage Australia
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Postpartum skin management · Postnatal massage
VITAL HEALTH HUB
Postpartum care, brought together.
Our postpartum services bring together clinical scar assessment and management, postpartum skin support and supportive massage. Each service stays within the team member’s training and scope, with referral when another health professional is needed.
05 / VISIT US
Your care, closer to home.
Find Vital Health Hub in Heidelberg Heights. We look forward to discussing your postpartum recovery and scar care needs.
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