Protecting your skin, preserving your health. Claimed

Yes, appointments are necessary to maintain a good workflow at the Centre and to ensure you are not kept waiting but can see the doctor at the appointed time.

A skin check can take between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on your skin type and the number of moles you have. Make sure you tell the doctor about any spots or moles which are sore, changing, abnormal or new.

The doctor will ask you to undress down to your underwear. You can ask for a modesty sheet if you wish. The doctor will use a dermatoscope to visually inspect your whole body. A dermatoscope is a special skin microscope which allows the doctor to look through your skin. The procedure is completely painless. If you have an area of concern beneath your underwear, please let the doctor know.

The doctor will tell you straight away if you have any moles or spots which require a biopsy, which means that a small sample of skin is removed for further testing. After it has been removed, the sample is sent to a pathology laboratory for diagnosis. Receiving the test results can take up to several days. The results and treatment options will be discussed with you at length at your follow-up appointment.

In most cases, when found early, skin cancer can be easily and successfully treated with surgery. Most skin cancers are cured once they are removed. Other non-surgical treatments may be used but this will depend on the type of skin cancer found.

At our dedicated skin cancer clinics, we strive to deliver the highest level of care that extends beyond the duration of the appointment. The fee is a reflection not of the time spent with the doctor, but rather of the expertise and comprehensive skin cancer care provided by a doctor with advanced and continuous training in this field, within a dedicated facility. This enables us to invest in the latest technology and ongoing education for all doctors and staff, ensuring we can offer the best possible care to our community.