No-scalpel vasectomy
A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception. With the no-scalpel method, Dr Rahul reaches the tubes that carry sperm through one tiny opening in the skin instead of a cut, under local anaesthetic.
One clear fee: $550 total, including your consultation, the procedure and 6 months of follow-up. Our clinic is at 583 Tarneit Road, Hoppers Crossing. The clinic is at Suprema Medical Centre and is a short drive from Werribee, Tarneit, Point Cook and other parts of Wyndham. No GP referral is needed.
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Non-Scalpel Vasectomy by Dr Rahul Tipnis
Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne
Is it right for you?
A vasectomy is meant to be permanent. It’s a good fit if you’re sure you don’t want children in the future. If you have a partner, it helps to talk it through together. At your consultation, in person or by telehealth, Dr Rahul will go through how it works, the risks and other contraception options, so you can decide in your own time.
Good to know
A vasectomy doesn’t change your hormones; your body keeps making testosterone as before. You still ejaculate as before, but once your semen test is clear the fluid no longer carries sperm. It doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections. A reversal is a separate, more complex operation that doesn’t always work, so treat a vasectomy as permanent.
Your doctor
Dr Rahul Tipnis (MBBS, FRACGP, MS Surgery) is a GP with surgical training, not a urologist.
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How the no-scalpel method works
Instead of cutting the skin with a scalpel, Dr Rahul makes one tiny opening to reach the tubes that carry sperm.
One tiny opening instead of a cut.
The opening is small enough that it usually doesn’t need skin stitches.
Some soreness and swelling afterwards is common, and recovery varies from person to person.
What to expect
Consultation, in person or by telehealth.
Procedure day: the area is numbed with local anaesthetic and you’re awake.
First few days: rest and take it easy. Some soreness and swelling is common.
Dr Rahul tells you when you can return to work, exercise and sex.
4 months after the procedure, a semen test checks for sperm.
You’re not protected straight away
Sperm can stay in the tubes for weeks after the procedure. Keep using other contraception until your semen test confirms there’s no sperm left.
Do the semen test 4 months after your procedure.
We’ll give you a pathology form. Take the sample to the collection centre promptly.
Keep using other contraception until Dr Rahul confirms your result is clear.
Fee
One clear fee: $550
This is the total fee for a standard no-scalpel vasectomy. It covers your consultation, the procedure and follow-up for 6 months.
A Medicare rebate may apply for eligible patients. We’ll confirm your exact cost when you book.
We accept EFTPOS and major credit cards. Afterpay and Zip are also available; their own terms apply.
See the full vasectomy fee page
Questions
Does it hurt?
You’ll feel the local anaesthetic going in, then the area goes numb. Some soreness afterwards is common, and Dr Rahul will talk you through pain relief.
Can I have my consultation by telehealth?
Yes, telehealth consultations are available. Call 1300 714 358 to arrange one.
How long does it take?
Dr Rahul will tell you how long to allow at the clinic when you book.
When can I go back to work?
It depends on your job, and Dr Rahul will give you advice that suits your work.
How long is follow-up included?
For 6 months after your procedure. Your semen test is at 4 months.
Where to find us
Our clinic is at 583 Tarneit Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday by appointment. If you live further away, your first consultation can be by telehealth. We see patients from:
Western Melbourne: Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Point Cook, Werribee, Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Melton.
Regional Victoria: Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh.
Important information
A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception. Like any procedure, it has risks, including bleeding, infection, pain and swelling, and recovery varies from person to person. Dr Rahul will go through these, and other contraception options, with you before you decide. You may wish to get a second opinion from another qualified health practitioner.
This website gives general information only. Dr Rahul will talk through the risks and aftercare that apply to you at your consultation.
Dr Rahul Tipnis (GP) · MBBS, FRACGP, MS (Surgery) · AHPRA registration MED0001552566