At Skin Health and Cancer Geelong, we take skin checks to the next level with state-of-the-art technology and a thorough approach to detecting and monitoring skin changes. Whether you’re here for a quick spot check or a full-body assessment, our advanced tools ensure the most accurate and reliable care.
Noticed something new or unusual on your skin? Our spot check service focuses on individual lesions or moles that are causing concern. Using advanced dermoscopy, we examine these spots closely to identify any signs of skin cancer or abnormalities.
A full-body skin check is the best way to ensure your skin health is monitored comprehensively. During this process, a thorough examination of your skin from head to toe will be performed using a tool called dermoscopy. Dermoscopy utilizes magnification and depolarization to provide a clearer and more detailed view of your skin lesions. Every spot on your skin will be carefully examined, and dermoscopy photos can be taken of any spots that appear borderline or suspicious. These images are then used for further follow-ups and to monitor any changes during subsequent treatments.
For patients who require detailed and precise skin monitoring, we offer total body mapping combined with sequential dermoscopy photography using the advanced PhotoFinder tower skin check system. This cutting-edge technology provides high-resolution imaging of your entire skin surface, capturing detailed photographs that create a baseline for tracking changes over time.
The PhotoFinder system is one of the most advanced tools available for skin cancer monitoring. It uses specialized imaging techniques to ensure every mole, spot, and lesion on your skin is documented with accuracy. During the process, a series of photos is taken from head to toe, allowing us to compare these images over time to identify even the smallest changes. This tool is particularly effective when paired with sequential dermoscopy photography, which involves capturing highly detailed magnified images of individual spots or lesions to monitor subtle changes.
%
of melanomas are
curable at early stages.
%
of melanomas can be treated without
the need for referral to tertiary
specialised hospitals if detected early.
Regular skin checks utilising
dermoscopy and sequential imaging
significantly increase the chances
of early detection of skin cancers.
Skin lesions or moles that should be checked include those that change in size, shape, or color, have irregular borders, bleed, itch, or do not heal. Any new or unusual growths should also be evaluated promptly.
It's recommended to have a full body skin check if your risk of developing skin cancer is higher, if you have multiple moles or lesions that you can't effectively check yourself, or if you're unsure about the appearance or location of those lesions. This ensures that all moles and lesions, even those hard for you to see, are properly examined.
Full-body mapping photography is particularly beneficial if you have multiple moles or lesions that need to be monitored over time. Full-body sequential dermoscopy photography provides a detailed baseline of your moles and lesions, allowing for timely re-examination. Any slight changes in the features of moles or the appearance of new lesions can be detected early, allowing for prompt assessment and diagnosis of any abnormalities.
The images on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately represent all cases of the condition described. Please consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
