We provide custom-made silicone prosthetic devices that restore absent facial anatomy such as an eye, ear or nose. Our team works closely with each patient to find unique prosthetic solutions.
Key points
- We accept referrals from GPs, specialists and allied health
- Our dental technology services are only for patients of the RMH surgical unit
- Facial prostheses require several in-person visits to the hospital
What we do
- Custom-made, removable facial prostheses as an alternative to surgical reconstruction or when surgery is not recommended
- Prosthetic rehabilitation for patients who have missing facial features due to cancer, trauma or congenital conditions
Types of prostheses
- Facial – Full spectrum of high-cosmesis silicone devices, including orbital, nose and ear. Retention methods include adhesive, spectacle and bone-anchored devices
- Nipple – Custom-made silicone nipple prostheses
- Dental (for RMH surgical patients only) – Design and manufacture of specialised dental prostheses, and orthognathic dental splints
We do not fabricate or provide service for in-dwelling ocular prosthesis.
Our process
- The face must be completely healed with no swelling present before we can begin the prosthesis fabrication process
- We advise 4 to 6 months post-surgery or post-radiotherapy before taking any impressions
- We will refer patients suitable for an orbital prosthesis to an ocularist before making a prosthesis. We do not fabricate or provide service for in-dwelling ocular prosthesis
- Making a facial prosthesis will involve multiple visits (usually 3 to 8), depending on the prosthesis and retention method
- Appointments are required in person at the RMH Parkville
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Location | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Prosthesis Clinic | The RMH Royal Park |
Our clinics
Referrals
How to refer
We accept written GP, specialist and allied health referrals.
To refer a patient, fax your referral letter to Facial Prosthetics on (03) 9342 7518
Referral checklist
Include all minimum referral information:
- Patient demographic information
- Referrer demographic information
- Reason for referral
- Presenting problem
- Service(s) requested
- Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
- Current patient management
- Impact of the problem on the patient
- Name of the consultant and provider number (for Medicare clinics)
- Investigation reports related to the referral
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Appointments
Contact us to change or cancel your appointment.
What to bring
Every time you come
Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have that are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids you normally use (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book (if relevant)
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
Interpreters and cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
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Links & documents
Level 7 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria