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See & Treat

Same-Day Minor Procedures
Skip multiple appointments. Many minor procedures can be treated in a single visit.

✔ Suitable for selected conditions
✔ Performed under local anaesthetic
✔ No hospital admission required

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Who is this for?

✔ You want treatment without multiple visits
✔ Your condition is minor and suitable for local anaesthetic
✔ You have a clear idea of what you wish to have done

Who is this not for?

✖ Complex cases requiring hospital surgery
✖ Patients requiring general anaesthesia
✖ Uncertain diagnoses requiring further workup

How it works

  1. Submit your details

  2. Dr Tomlinson reviews your case

  3. You are sent a procedure fee estimate

  4. Videoconsultation with Dr Tomlinson

  5. Attend for procedure

Common conditions treated

  • Skin lesions
  • Cysts 
  • Simple lipomas
  • Split earlobes and ear gauges
  • Minor hand conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?
  1. Submission of Information – You complete the online application.
  2. Pre-Procedure Assessment – Dr Tomlinson reviews your submission and provides an estimate of the anticipated procedure duration and cost.
  3. Telehealth Video Consultation – A telehealth appointment is arranged prior to the procedure via our Virtual Clinic. Dr Tomlinson discusses the plan, answers your questions, and confirms that the procedure is appropriate for treatment under the See & Treat model. This ensures that you are aware of the follow up requirements and rationale, such as attending for stitch removal if this is required. 
  4. Face-to-Face Treatment – Your procedure is performed in person at our Richmond rooms under local anaesthetic by Dr Tomlinson with the support of a registered nurse.
  5. Follow-Up Appointment – A follow-up visit is scheduled to review healing, remove any stitches if required, and discuss your progress and any pathology.

The service is suitable for many common skin lesions and scars. These may include benign moles, ear gauge repair, split ear lobes and other small lumps.

Not all skin procedures or individuals are suitable for the See and Treat service. If there is uncertainty about the diagnosis, complexity of removal, or best technique, Dr Tomlinson may recommend a face to face consultation first.

  • If you wish to claim a Medicare rebate, a valid GP referral is required.
  • If you are proceeding without a referral, you may still book treatment, but Medicare rebates will not apply.
  • Applications submitted without a valid GP referral are more likely to be assessed as requiring a face to face appointment prior to scheduling a rooms procedure. 

Yes. Any tissue removed by excision is routinely sent for histopathology testing. 

Yes. All See & Treat procedures are performed under local anaesthetic in the rooms. You will be fully awake, but the area being treated will be numb.

Sedation and general anaesthetic are not offered as an outpatient service.

If you prefer a face to face discussion, please request a standard consultation instead of the See & Treat process.

In some cases, even after reviewing your application, Dr Tomlinson may recommend a face-to-face consultation rather than proceeding with the See and Treat pathway. 

Any procedure that involves cutting through the dermis will result in a scar. The size and appearance of the scar depend on:

  • The size and location of the lesion and incision
  • The technique used
  • Your individual healing characteristics


As a plastic surgeon, Dr Tomlinson carefully plans incision placement and closure technique to optimise cosmetic outcome. However, a scar is an inevitable trade-off when excision is required.

The aim of See & Treat is to combine assessment and treatment efficiently. The intake process is rigorous to maximise the possibility that you will be sufficiently prepared for your procedure and that the planned procedure is suitable for your condition. 

However, treatment may be postponed or cancelled if:

  • More detailed discussion about risks and concerns is required on the day (ie you are having second thoughts)
  • You request a different procedure than what has been discussed or planned
  • You are not present at the scheduled time of your procedure
  • You have a needle phobia and feel unable to proceed under local anaesthetic on the day
  • The procedure is more complex than anticipated or initially requested
  • A different treatment approach is recommended

Patient safety and optimal outcome always take priority over speed.

Most procedures involve:

  • A small dressing
  • Mild discomfort for a few days
  • Temporary activity modification
  • You will receive clear written wound care instructions and a follow-up appointment if required (for example, for suture removal).

The recovery process and necessary aftercare is discussed with you by Dr Tomlinson in the initial telehealth consultation. This aims to ensure that there are no surprises when it comes to the need to have stitches removed, or other limitations. We recommend that you be upfront about any travel or relevant activities that you have planned around the time that you are scheduling your procedure.

Many facial lesions are suitable, but careful assessment is particularly important due to cosmetic considerations. In some cases, a consultation is recommended first to discuss scar placement, technique and expectations in more detail. Dr Tomlinson will recommend an initial face to face consultation if she feels that cryotherapy or shave excision treatment may well be a better option for you than surgical excision. 

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