What happens at your appointment
Three likely outcomes:
An urgent lesion review takes around 5 to 10 minutes. Your doctor examines the spot (or two) with a digital dermatoscope, looking beneath the skin's surface at structures the naked eye can't see.
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It's benign.
You leave with reassurance and advice on what to watch for.
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It needs a closer look.
Your doctor will recommend a biopsy, usually booked as a short follow-up appointment at the same clinic. Results usually come back within a few days.
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.
Urgent review or full skin check?
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Urgent lesion review: for one or two specific spots you're worried about now. Around 5 to 10 minutes.
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Full skin check: a complete head-to-toe check with total body photography. Around 30 to 40 minutes.
If you haven't had a full skin check recently, your doctor may suggest booking one, so every spot gets checked and mapped, not just the one you've noticed.
Cost
An urgent lesion review (or spot check) is $69.50 out of pocket for private patients, or $59.95 for concession card holders. If a biopsy or treatment is needed, your doctor will explain the fee before going ahead. View all fees here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call (03) 9969 5000 and reception will find you the earliest available urgent appointment at either clinic.
No. Anyone can book directly.
Usually, yes. If your doctor recommends one, it's generally booked as a short follow-up appointment at the same clinic, done under local anaesthetic.
Book a full skin check instead, so every spot can be assessed and mapped.
No. Many changes are harmless. But a changing mole should always be checked by a doctor, because change is one of the most important warning signs.
Urgent lesion review for a new or changing spot.
Found a spot that's new, growing or just doesn't look right? Don't sit on it. An urgent lesion review is a short, focused appointment with one of our skin cancer doctors to assess one or two specific spots, and get you an answer or a plan quickly.
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For the fastest appointment, call (03) 9969 5000. Phone is quicker than booking online for urgent concerns.
Ready to
book your appointment?
No referral required. Book directly online via AutoMed or call us on (03) 9969 5000. New patients are welcome.
Why speed matters
Some skin cancers can develop quickly, sometimes over a matter of weeks. Catching a cancer early can mean a smaller procedure and, in some cases, a significantly better outcome. And if the spot turns out to be harmless, you get peace of mind sooner.
Signs a spot needs checking
Book an urgent review if a spot is:
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new, especially if you're over 40 and it doesn't look like your other moles
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changing in size, shape or colour
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growing quickly, or raised and firm
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bleeding, itching, crusting or not healing
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different from everything else on your skin, the one that stands out
A simple guide is ABCDE: asymmetry, irregular border, uneven colour, diameter larger than about 6mm, and evolving over time. But trust your instincts too. If something has changed and you're worried, that's reason enough.
