Who should have a skin check?
Anyone. You don't need a worrying spot, a family history or a high-risk job to book. A skin check is a sensible, proactive health step for any adult.
It's especially worth booking if you:
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have a lot of moles or freckles
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have had skin cancer before, or have a close relative who has had melanoma
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spent a lot of time in the sun when you were younger, or work outdoors now
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have noticed a spot that's new, changing, bleeding or just looks different from the others
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have never had a professional skin check
Book online via AutoMed or call (03) 9969 5000.
No referral is required.
Cost
A full skin check is $228 out of pocket for all patients. That covers mole mapping, total body photography and your dermoscopy consultation with a skin cancer doctor.
Mole mapping and total body photography aren't covered by Medicare.
Some private health funds pay a benefit for skin surveillance under extras cover, so it's worth checking with your fund. SkinGP doesn't offer bulk-billed or free skin checks. See all fees.
Skin checks for under 18s
We do see young people, with a parent or legal guardian present at the appointment. To protect their privacy, we don't perform full total body photography for anyone under 18. Instead, we take targeted images of any areas of concern. Call reception to book.
Your Appointment
What happens during your skin check.
Your appointment brings together three imaging tools in the FotoFinder system, then your doctor's examination.
You'll be asked to undress to your underwear for the photography. A gown or blanket is available.
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Total body photography.
A member of our nursing team photographs your entire skin surface in high resolution. It's a complete map of every mole and lesion, saved as your baseline. At your next check, new images are compared against it, so even small changes stand out.
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Close-up dermoscopy.
Your doctor examines individual moles with a digital dermatoscope at up to 150 times magnification, seeing structures beneath the skin's surface that the naked eye can't. Each close-up links back to its exact spot on your body map.
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AI-assisted analysis.
Moleanalyzer Pro software, trained on thousands of lesion images, flags moles with unusual features. It's an extra layer of checking that supports your doctor's clinical judgement; it never replaces it.
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Your results and treatment plan.
At the end of your consultation, you'll receive a clear outcome. Subtle changes are logged, tracked and visually compared at every visit. If further treatment is required, follow-up appointments are arranged. That might be photographic monitoring, a skin biopsy or sunspot treatment.
How to prepare:
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Skip makeup, as it affects the quality of facial images.
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Wear loose clothing that's easy to take off.
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Remove nail polish if you can. Nails are checked too, as melanoma can develop under and around them.
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Wear your hair out so your scalp can be examined.
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Bring your Medicare card and any concession card.
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New patient? Bring anything relevant about your skin history.
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Moving from another clinic? Call reception to start a records transfer, which can take up to four weeks. Don't wait for it before booking.
How often should you have a skin check?
For most adults with no specific risk factors, once a year. If you've had skin cancer, have many moles or other risk factors, your doctor may recommend every three to six months. You'll get a personal recommendation at the end of your appointment, and we'll remind you when it's due.
Ready to
book your appointment?
No referral required. Book directly online via AutoMed or call us on (03) 9969 5000. New patients are welcome.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Around 30 to 40 minutes, including the photography and your doctor's examination.
At SkinGP they're the same appointment. Every full skin check includes mole mapping (total body photography), so you get a baseline to compare against every time.
No. Most of our doctors are Accredited Skin Cancer Doctors, with advanced training and formal assessment in skin cancer medicine through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. If you ever need a specialist, we'll refer you with full records.
Medicare rebates apply to eligible consultation fees, but mole mapping and total body photography aren't covered. The total out-of-pocket cost is $228.
Yes. Your doctor discusses findings with you before you leave. If a follow-up appointment is needed, you'll be booked in without delay.
Yes. Book an urgent lesion review for one or two specific spots.
Full skin checks with total body mole mapping.
A full skin check at SkinGP is a head-to-toe examination by one of our skin cancer doctors, backed by total body photography that maps every mole on your skin. It takes around 30 to 40 minutes, and you'll leave knowing exactly where you stand.
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No referral needed. Available at Woodend and Glen Iris.