With a focus on early detection, our experienced and trained doctors use specialised lighting with the latest digital dermatoscopy equipment to examine the surface layers of your skin. Images of moles are captured and securely saved against your patient file for future comparison so we can monitor any changes over time.

Skin checks are safe for everyone, including pregnant women, and are essential in detecting pre-cancerous cells and early-stage skin cancers. Skin cancers can grow rapidly, and it is for this reason that we recommend repeat visits at a frequency determined by the doctor based on your previous history, skin type and family history. This will be discussed with you during your appointment.

Please note, while in the private room with the doctor, you will be asked to remove your outer layers of clothing so they may analyse as much of your skin as possible (including in your scalp). If you have any areas of concern, please let the doctor know, and with your consent, they will take a closer look.

If during the skin check, a mole or spot of concern is found, the next steps will be discussed with you. This might involve using liquid nitrogen to freeze off a pre-cancerous lesion or a biopsy for suspect small spots and moles so we can send the sample to our laboratory for histological diagnosis (examination of the cells under a high-powered microscope) to determine the best course of treatment.