At My Medical & Dental Centre, we offer full body skin checks. The skin check is a 20-minute appointment check where the doctor checks for skin lesions on a patient. From the check, the doctor may recommend for any concerning spots to removed by excision and/or sent away for further biopsy testing. 

How often should I have my skin checked?

There is no official guideline to go by. However the Cancer Council of Australia recommends to discuss with your GP if you are in a high risk category for skin cancer it is important to have regular checks. High risk categories include:

• had a previous skin cancer, including melanoma
• a family history of skin cancer
• fair or freckled skin, especially those with skin that burns easily
• red or fair hair and light-coloured eyes (blue or green)
• lots of moles on their body
• worked or currently work outdoors
• had short, intense periods of exposure to UV radiation
• actively tanned or used solariums
• a weakened immune system
• certain skin conditions, including sunspots.

Source: cancercouncil.com.au

Fees may apply for consult. Fees apply for excision surgery & biopsy testing.