MoleXam Skin Clinic

At Haly Health & Skin Medical Centre all lesions of concern are sent away for histological analysis to confirm and/or identify the type of skin cancer. 

Biopsies are usually in the form of a shave biopsy where a small amount of local anaesthetic is injected into the area and the biopsy is performed. For the most part, these shallow biopsies do not scar however there are exceptions if a deeper biopsy is required.

Other types of biopsies include punch biopsies where a single suture is used to close the site or an excision biopsy where a lesion may need to be cut out entirely for further examination.

Why does the doctor not cut it out there and then?
Formal diagnosis needs to be established to determine the correct method for treating the lesion.

Results take up to a week and we ask that you call us to get your results. If you don’t call us and you do require a follow up, we will phone you but it speeds up our recall system if you do call us.

If you have a biopsy taken and it comes back with a clear result but does not settle or heal following the biopsy, please come back to us for a review of the area of concern. This can be a sign that further investigation is necessary.

If you are diagnosed with a skin cancer you will be recalled for further management of the lesion.

There are different methods for treating skin cancers. If the lesion is excised, the procedure is bulk billed.

All excised lesions are again sent away for further histological analysis. This confirms that the lesion has been excised in its entirety.

Another treatment option is electrodesiccation of the lesion if it is still in an early or superficial stage in some cases. The machine used causes dehydration of the cells to essentially peel away the skin cancer. 

Liquid Nitrogen should only be used on carefully selected lesions. Inappropriate use of Liquid Nitrogen can cause skin cancers to spread.

Alternative treatment options are available such as prescribed creams or PDT (Photodynamic Therapy). There are associated costs with these options. The best treatment options for managing your skin cancers and other related conditions will be discussed.

We encourage open communication between the patient and the doctor.

We are committed to making sure your skin is as healthy as it can be.

After your Skin Scan, routine check ups are encouraged. Routine scans are usually performed every 12 months unless a previous skin cancer has been identified.

In the event of a previous skin cancer, routine skin checks should be performed every 3 to 6 months depending on the type of skin cancer.

If a lesion of concern appears before your routine scan is due, we strongly recommend that you contact the clinic for a spot check.

Self examinations are important so that you can easily identify new or changing lesions so that you can bring them to the attention of the Doctor. Identifying lesions early on allows for prompt treatment and better outcomes.

From time to time, a lesion may look slightly suspicious but not be ominous enough to biopsy or excise straight away. In the event of this occurring, the Doctor will take comprehensive imaging of the lesion and generally monitor it for 3 months. At this time, you will be required to come in for further comparison imaging to identify any changes. Should there be any changes, a biopsy is required. If no changes are seen, the lesion will continue to be monitored inline with your routine skin scan.

Cosmetic Radio-surgery allows the removal of cosmetic skin lesions, including moles, raised lesions, skin tags, warts and skin surface irregularities on the face and body with virtually no risk of scarring. 

All treatments are performed by our experienced on premise Doctor.