Kristy Millane

This page exists for Kristy Millane, a member of the Me Clinic team.

We are not publishing a role or qualifications here, because we do not hold verified current details for this page. Our practitioners and their AHPRA registration numbers are on meet the team; phone 1300 852 050 to ask who would look after you.

In its place, the practical thing: how to get the most out of the appointment you are paying for.

Before you come

Bring

• Your referral - required for cosmetic surgery since 1 July 2023
• A complete list of medications and supplements, including anything over the counter. Fish oil, high-dose vitamin E, some herbal preparations and several anti-inflammatories all increase bleeding
• Your medical history - previous surgery, anaesthetic reactions, clotting problems, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, radiotherapy, and whether you smoke or vape
• Previous operation reports or implant cards for the same area
• Your written questions
• Someone with you, if a second set of ears would help

Write down, the night before

• What specifically bothers you, and when you notice it
• What you hope will be different afterwards
• What you are most worried about
• What your budget actually is
• What you cannot take time off for

People forget most of what they meant to ask. A list on your phone solves it.

How to describe what bothers you

Specific beats general. "This fold, when I smile" or "this area, in fitted clothes" is far more useful to a practitioner than "I want to look better", and it leads to a more accurate assessment of whether anything can help.

Photographs of results you like are welcome - as a way of showing the kind of thing you mean, not as a target. Nobody can give you someone else's face, and a practitioner who says they can is not being straight with you.

What will happen

A history, an examination of the relevant area, clinical photographs, and - for cosmetic surgery - a mandatory screening for underlying psychological conditions including body dysmorphic disorder. Then the discussion: what is realistically achievable for your anatomy, the alternatives including doing nothing, where scars go, your specific risks, recovery time, and cost.

You may ask for a chaperone at any point. See your right to a chaperone and what a consultation involves.

What to take away with you

• A written, itemised quote - surgeon, anaesthetist, assistant, facility, implants, garments, follow-up, GST - and what is not included
• Any MBS item number that may apply, so you can check the rebate with Medicare and your fund yourself
• Written information about the procedure and its risks
• The registration number of the practitioner you saw
• A clear idea of the recovery timeline and time off work
• Who to contact with follow-up questions

Afterwards

You are not expected to decide in the room, and a clinic that pushes you to is one to walk away from. There are at least two consultations and a cooling-off period of at least seven days before cosmetic surgery for exactly this reason.

Read the quote at home. Get a second opinion if you want one. Come back with more questions - that is what the second consultation is for. And deciding against it is a perfectly good outcome: see deciding not to proceed.

Booking

Me Clinic, 4 Burke Road, Malvern East VIC 3145. Phone 1300 852 050 or (03) 9569 3511, or use the consultation form. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm; Saturday 9am-2pm. Tell us when booking if you need an interpreter or extra time.

Individual results may vary. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.