Skin Checks
Please note that we no longer provide comprehensive full-body skin cancer checks at our clinic.
If you are due for a routine skin cancer screening or would like a full skin check, we recommend attending a dedicated Skin Cancer Clinic. These clinics are specifically equipped to provide thorough skin cancer assessments and ongoing surveillance.
Nearby Skin Cancer Clinics:
- Molemap @ Peninsula Dermatology- Frankston
- Skin2- Frankston Skin Cancer Clinic
- Australian Skin Cancer Clinic- Langwarrin
- Southern Skin Cancer Clinic- Carrum Downs
- Complete Skin Cancer Clinics- Mornington
Concerned About a Particular Spot or Mole?
If you have a specific spot, mole, or skin lesion that you are concerned about, our GP team can assess this during a standard consultation.
Your doctor can examine the area, discuss any changes or symptoms you have noticed, and advise on appropriate management, including treatment or referral if required.
Your skin spots will be examined using a dermatoscope. This is a magnifier with a glass plate which is applied to the skin with a drop of hand sanitiser or alcohol wipe to allow the spot to be clearly seen.
If a suspicious spot is found, it may need to have a sample piece taken from it to determine what treatment it needs (punch or shave biopsy). If the suspicious spot is pigmented, it will generally need to be fully removed to achieve a diagnosis (excision biopsy). These biopsies are performed at the clinic using local anaesthetic. It may be necessary to arrange a separate procedure time for the biopsy.
Skin cancers needing surgical removal can be managed either at the clinic, or by referral to a specialist.
To arrange an assessment of a specific skin concern, please book a GP appointment.