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At Lilydale Doctors, we often hear patients say, “I feel fine — why would I need a check-up?” The truth is, regular health check-ups are one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy, even if you don’t have any symptoms.

🌿 Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Many health conditions — like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers — can develop silently without symptoms. A regular health check-up helps detect these issues early, before they become more serious or harder to treat.

🩺 What’s Involved in a Check-Up?
A routine check-up with your GP may include:

A review of your medical and family history

Blood pressure check

Blood tests (e.g. cholesterol, glucose, kidney/liver function)

Weight and BMI review

Cancer screening (e.g. skin checks, bowel screening, Pap smear)

Mental health review

Discussion of lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking)

🧓 For Over-45s and Seniors
If you’re over 45 (or over 35 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients), you’re eligible for a Medicare-funded 45–49 Year Old Health Assessment. Seniors over 75 can also access annual health assessments to review medications, falls risk, and independence.

🧒 For Kids and Young Adults
Regular check-ups are just as important for children and teens — from immunisations and growth checks to mental health and learning support.

💡 The Benefits of Regular Health Checks
Peace of mind

Early detection of silent conditions

Ongoing support for healthy lifestyle changes

Stronger patient–GP relationship

Personalised health advice based on your life stage

✅ Book Your Health Check Today
Don’t wait until something goes wrong. Prevention is powerful — and it starts with a simple check-up. Contact Lilydale Doctors to book your appointment with one of our caring GPs.

📞 Call us or book online today.

Do you suffer from persistent hay fever, especially during spring and summer in Melbourne? Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and congestion can significantly impact your daily life. If antihistamines and nasal sprays aren’t cutting it, you might be interested in a new treatment option: Haytox.

🤔 What Is Haytox?
Haytox is a treatment that uses small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections (like Botox or Xeomin) delivered into the nasal area to reduce hay fever symptoms. The treatment works by temporarily blocking the nerves that trigger your nasal glands to overproduce mucus — reducing runny nose and congestion.

It’s a needle-free, fast and non-surgical option, administered as a nasal spray or small injection into the nasal tissue, depending on the formulation used.

🌿 Who Can Benefit from Haytox?
Patients with moderate to severe hay fever

Those who don’t respond well to antihistamines or steroid sprays

People looking for a longer-lasting solution (up to 3–4 months relief)

Individuals wanting to avoid medication side effects like drowsiness

⏱️ What’s the Process Like?
Initial GP consultation to assess your symptoms and medical history.

If suitable, the treatment is administered in-clinic in a matter of minutes.

Most patients experience symptom relief within a few days, lasting several months.

💡 Is It Safe?
Haytox uses the same well-established ingredient found in anti-wrinkle cosmetic injections — but in smaller, targeted doses for a therapeutic effect. It is generally well tolerated, with minimal side effects when performed by a trained medical professional.

✅ Book Your Haytox Consultation
Lilydale Doctors is one of the few clinics in the area offering Haytox for hay fever management. If you’re tired of struggling through allergy season, book a consultation with Dr Binay Kumar to see if Haytox is right for you.

📞 Call now 9088 8177 or book online to breathe easier this allergy season.