Book at either clinic
The same services and the same team of doctors work across both clinics. Choose the one that's easier for you.
SkinGP Woodend: 44B Anslow Street, Woodend VIC 3442
SkinGP Glen Iris: 1601 Malvern Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146.
Phone (03) 9969 5000. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
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When surgery is the better choice
For most skin cancers, surgical removal offers the highest cure rates. Non-surgical options suit pre-cancerous and certain superficial cancers. If your doctor needs to confirm what a spot is first, they may recommend a skin biopsy. If a lesion needs removing, your doctor will explain why.
Costs
Treatment fees depend on the treatment and the area involved. Your doctor will explain the fee before you start. Concession fees apply for eligible patients. View all fees >
Frequently Asked Questions
"Sunspots" usually means solar keratoses (also called actinic keratoses): rough, scaly patches caused by years of sun exposure, often on the face, ears, scalp, hands and forearms. They're pre-cancerous, which means a small number can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Treating them early is simple and worthwhile.
Solar keratoses are pre-cancerous. Most won't become cancer, but some can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, so it's worth having them checked and treated.
No. PDT at SkinGP is a medical treatment for sun damage and some superficial skin cancers, with clinical follow-up.
Most people feel a brief cold sting, then mild discomfort as the area thaws.
Redness and inflammation are expected while the cream works. Your doctor will tell you what's normal and when to call.
Sunspot treatment is usually booked as a short follow-up appointment at the same clinic.
Non-surgical treatment for sunspots and early skin cancers.
Not every skin problem needs a scalpel. Sunspots and some early, superficial skin cancers can often be treated with freezing, prescription creams or light-based therapy. Your doctor will recommend the option that suits the type of lesion, where it is and how many there are.
What non-surgical treatments are available for skin cancer?
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells or lesions. It is a commonly used treatment for pre-cancerous skin conditions such as actinic keratosis (solar keratosis) and some early-stage skin cancers.
5-FU (Efudix)
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a topical chemotherapy cream that targets rapidly dividing cells. It is used to treat actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in situ.
Imiquimod (Aldara)
Imiquimod is an immune response modifier that activates the immune system to target abnormal skin cells. It is used to treat certain types of skin cancer, including superficial basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
PDT is performed at SkinGP. A light-sensitive cream is applied to the affected area, left to absorb, then activated with a specific wavelength of red LED light. The process selectively destroys abnormal cells while preserving healthy skin, which makes it useful for broad areas such as the face and scalp.
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PDT at SkinGP is a medical treatment, not a cosmetic one, and every treatment is followed by a clinical review to check the result.
