Skin Cancer Checks & Treatment
Early detection saves lives. Our dedicated skin cancer doctor provides thorough checks using dermoscopy, with on-site treatment for anything that needs attention.
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What to Expect
A skin cancer check is a visual examination of your skin from head to toe. Your doctor uses a dermatoscope - a specialised magnifying device - to look at moles and spots in detail.
A full-body check takes about 30 minutes. You'll be asked to undress to your underwear, and the doctor will systematically examine your skin. You can ask them to skip any areas you're not comfortable with.
If something looks suspicious, your doctor will discuss the options - which might be monitoring it, taking a biopsy, or removing it on the spot.
Our Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr Ranjini Lakshminarasimhan holds the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) accreditation and provides dedicated skin cancer clinics at Helios.
She performs dermoscopy, biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and curettage on-site. For complex cases, she'll refer you to a specialist dermatologist or surgeon.
Procedures We Offer
Dermoscopy
Magnified examination of moles and lesions to assess whether they need treatment.
Biopsy
A small tissue sample sent to pathology for diagnosis. Results in 3-5 business days.
Excision
Surgical removal of suspicious or confirmed skin cancers with appropriate margins.
Cryotherapy
Freezing treatment for pre-cancerous spots like sunspots and solar keratoses. Also available through our clinical services.
Fees
An initial skin check is billed as a standard or long consultation. Procedure fees are additional if treatment is needed on the day.
View our full fee schedule including excision costs by body area.
Who Should Get Checked
- ● Anyone with fair skin, a history of sunburn, or lots of moles
- ● A mole that's changed shape, colour, or size
- ● A new spot that looks different from your other spots
- ● A sore that won't heal
- ● Family history of melanoma
- ● Adults who haven't had a skin check in the last 12 months
Book a Skin Check
Don't put it off. Early detection makes all the difference.