| Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment Brisbane | ||||||||||||||||||
| Skin Cancer Excision & Cosmetic Removal of Moles Brisbane | ||||||||||||||||||
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The removal of moles and skin cancers are undertaken using plastic surgery principles that can be combined with cosmetic techniques to minimise scarring. Moles or benign lumps can be flattened, leaving a superior cosmetic result. These procedures will require local anaesthestics. Our doctor is experienced with dermatoscopy skills in diagnosing skin cancers as well as procedures associated with skin cancer surgery. It is highly recommended that skin checks (for skin cancers) be performed on a regularly basis usually annually. However for the high risk individuals this may be every 6 monthly. If you notice any changes in size, shape, pattern, pigment changes to a pre-existing mole, or if you notice a newly developing pigmented lesion on the skin, please arrange to get a doctor's advice. It is highly recommended that sunscreens be used regularly to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. |
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| Photodynamic Therapy Brisbane | ||||||||||||||||||
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Non melanoma skin cancers and certain types of pre-cancerous lesions can be treated using photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT involves the application of ALA cream, which is a photosensitizing agent to the areas that require treatment for at least 3 hours. When the photosensitizing agent is exposed to a specific wavelength of light, it produces a form of oxygen that destroys the surrounding cells. It is this chemical reaction caused by the exposure to light that destroys the cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions but leaving the surrounding healthy skin relatively unharmed. |
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| Facts about Melanoma Detection | ||||||||||||||||||
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Melanomas can appear anywhere on the body. Melanoma may be of different colours. It is possible for melanoma to grow rapidly, even within 2-3 months so you can get melanoma before your next appointment. Common changes can be: size/colour/shape/itchiness or bleeding, or no noticeable change at all. A mole becoming lighter in colour, is still considered a notable change. Notify the doctor if you notice any changes in an existing mole. |
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Unit 1 27 South Pine Rd Brendale Brisbane Queensland 4500 07 38899120 |
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