Skin Clinic Mackay

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• Skin Cancer Checks
• Dermoscopy

Dermoscopy

In order to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of malignancies in pigmented skin lesions and, therefore, improve health outcomes, the doctors at Health Hub Mackay utilise the state-of-the-art skin surveillance system, Heine Cube (skin surface microscope). Dermoscopy is a non-invasive technique that examines tissue layers beneath the skin surface with microscopy.

Magnification of microscopic mole features assists melanoma diagnosis and precise clinical photographic mapping accurately identifies each mole and enables the detection of microscopic changes in these moles and the identification of new moles over time.

Serial objective microscopic mole analysis promotes the early detection of melanoma and digital dermoscopy reduces the number of precautionary excisions. See the skin cancer check above for more information on skin cancers and treatments performed to remove lesions.

A medical skin consultation with one of our treating doctors in Mackay is required before having a mole check with mole mapping and photography at Health Hub Mackay. This consultation is partially claimable through Medicare.

Surgical excision of a skin lesion (a lump, bump or discolouration), such as a skin cancer, is one of the most common clinical procedures that can be done in a skin clinic. The removal of a lesion is often the first and best treatment for many conditions, especially skin cancers, because if done correctly, it not only completely gets rid of the problem but can also stop it from regrowing. Cutting the lesion out makes sure the lesion has been completely removed, confirmed by histopathological examination.

Before a lesion such as a skin cancer is removed, your doctor will first have to be certain that it is worth removing. For skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and melanomas, it is always best to have them removed. When your treating doctor is discussing your treatment options in your initial consult, they may suggest that a lesion is removed with the 'Surgitron®.

Cosmetic radiosurgery by Surgitron® allows the removal of cosmetic lumps and bumps on the face and body with virtually no risk of scarring or sutures. The patented Surgitron® represents advanced radio wave technology that provides unparalleled surgical control, precision, versatility and safety. Clinical benefits can include reduced post-operative discomfort, minimal scar tissue formation, maximum readability of histological specimen, enhanced healing and excellent cosmetic results. Depending on the size and location of the lesion to be treated, a slight indentation and/or whitening of the skin could result. In some cases, suturing may be necessary.

Sclerotherapy

Servicing doctor, Dr John Goldston, offers a treatment called sclerotherapy, which reduces the appearance of those unwanted varicose veins, known as spider veins, which are commonly seen on the legs and face. Spider veins may also be associated with aching in the legs, particularly after standing for prolonged periods. The treatment performed by Dr Goldston requires the technique of instilling an irritant solution into the vein using a very small needle. The solution destroys the lining of the abnormal vessel and causes the walls of the vessel to stick together so that eventually the spider vein is replaced with almost imperceptible scar tissue. Each area may need several treatments (2 to 3 on average) and the veins will take up to six months to fade.

For an accurate diagnosis and advice, you will require an initial medical consultation with Dr Goldston which is rebate-able with Medicare.