We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to address all aspects of skin cancer care
Skin Cancer Screening
Regular screenings are essential for early detection
Biopsy and Diagnosis
If a suspicious lesion is found, we perform biopsies to accurately diagnose the type and stage of skin cancer.
Surgical Treatment
We offer various surgical options, including and not limited to excision, Flaps, Grafts to remove cancerous tissues while preserving healthy skin.
Non-Surgical Treatment
Our centre provides advanced non-surgical treatments such as Cryosurgery.
Patient Education and Support
We believe in empowering our patients
Melanoma Management
Expert management and treatment plans for melanoma.
No referral is necessary to make an appointment for Skin check.
- Women’s health: General health and fitness, Iron infusion, contraception, cervical screening, sexual problems, pregnancy/antenatal care, ovarian cysts, period problems and menopause, weight management.
- Pathology services: Blood and specimen collection
Some procedures may be undertaking during your consultation :
- Cryotherapy (freezing of a skin spot using liquid nitrogen)
- Diathermy (burning of a skin spot)
- Curettage (scraping off a skin spot)
- Shave biopsy (removal of a sliver of skin for testing in the laboratory)
- Punch biopsy (removal of a core of skin for testing in the laboratory)
- Excision (removal of the entire lesion for testing in the laboratory)
Skin Check Day
- Please don’t wear any make-up, nail varnish or tanning products
- A full skin check is recommended unless attending for a specific lesion.
- Report to reception upon arrival with your updated contact details and Medicare, Pension, Healthcare, or Veteran Affairs cards.
- The doctor will ask about your family history, previous excisions, occupation, sun exposure, and protection frequency.
- You will need to undress to your undergarments; mention any spots of concern, including those beneath your underwear. With your permission, the doctor will examine these areas. Modesty sheets and chaperones are available if needed.
- Using a dermatoscope, the doctor will systematically examine your skin, focusing on spots of concern and sun-exposed areas, and may palpate each lesion for additional clues.
- If following up on a previous melanoma, the doctor will also check your liver and lymph nodes (neck, armpits, and groin).
Our App
Total body mapping
Total body mapping is the process of taking a set of standardised high quality images that map your entire skin surface. This enables computer assisted comparison of all your lesions. Whilst the computer does not diagnose, it readily identifies new and changed lesions for extra attention. This is important as it has been shown that these may be of concern, even if they look harmless on clinical examination. Consider Total Body Mapping as an added layer of security on top of your regular skin examination.
Total body mapping should be highly considered if you have a personal or family history of melanoma and/or skin cancer and have many moles or freckles. There may be other factors to consider, including age, skin type and sun exposure, which your doctor will discuss with you to ensure you have the best possible treatment.
This service is available to all patients as part of their skin examination baseline assessment.
Total body mapping should be highly considered if you have a personal or family history of melanoma and/or skin cancer and have many moles or freckles. There may be other factors to consider, including age, skin type and sun exposure, which your doctor will discuss with you to ensure you have the best possible treatment.
This service is available to all patients as part of their skin examination baseline assessment.
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