About Spot Check Clinic

Appointments

Location: Melbourne CBD
Technology
No-show, late cancellation/rescheduling and late arrival policy
Pricing of excision procedures
Privacy policy
Terms of Use (Our Services and Website)

Services

Full body skin check plus total body mole mapping photography
Excision of skin lesion with stitches
Punch or shave biopsy
Radiofrequency or laser cosmetic mole and skin lesion removal
Full body skin cancer check
BBL (broadband light) / IPL (intense pulsed light)
Laser treatments
Mole check service: Check up to 3 spots
Mole mapping (photography only, no medical examination)
Electrosurgery of skin lesion
Low level light therapy (Healite II)
Follow-up photography
Microneedling
Rosacea or aesthetic assessment
Cryotherapy
Photodynamic therapy
Online consulting

The Spot Check team

Dr Chris Miller
Dr Ramana Kaipu
Dr Sahar Shirkhanloo
Dr Silva

Skin cancers and conditions

Melanoma in situ
Melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Solar keratoses
Bowen's disease
Superficial basal cell carcinoma
Dermal naevus (mole)
Lentigo
Compound naevus (mole)
Dysplastic naevus
Dermatofibroma
Angioma
Seborrhoeic keratoses
Skin tag
Sun damaged skin
Surgical scars
Telangiectasia and rosacea
Lichenoid keratosis

Rosacea

Procedures

Skin lesion assessment
Skin cancer screening: full body examination
Excision and excision biopsy
Radiofrequency cosmetic mole and skin lesion removal
Mole mapping
Shave biopsy and excision
Cryotherapy (freezing)
BBL treatment: Light therapy for skin spots
Laser scar remodelling
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Punch biopsy
Electrosurgery
Low-level light therapy
Dermoscopic photography
Microneedling

‍Skin repair: medical and cosmetic treatments for sun damaged and ageing skin

Medications

Medications for sun-damaged and ageing skin

Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) tablets
Fluorouracil / calcipotriol cream: "FU/Cal"
Tretinoin
Topical vitamin B3/niacinamide
Fluorouracil
Silicone/hypochlorous acid gel
Imiquimod

Skin health and protection

After your skin check: what next?
Sunscreen
Screening your moles: how to check your mole for cancer
Scarring after procedures: prevention and treatment
Ultraviolet radiation and the UV index
Photographing your skin lesions
Lifestyle and skin health

Aftercare

BBL (intense pulsed light) aftercare
Cryotherapy aftercare
Electrosurgery aftercare
Excision aftercare
Laser nail treatment aftercare
Laser scar remodelling aftercare
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) aftercare
Punch biopsy aftercare
Radiofrequency mole removal aftercare
Shave biopsy and excision aftercare

Blog and news

Clinic news and updates

6/12/2023
 
Products available at Spot Check Clinic
14/9/2023
 
Medical and aesthetic laser treatments
4/3/2023
 
IPL skin rejuvenation clinic Melbourne: facial and skin treatment
12/2/2023
 
Skin rejuvenation clinic
30/1/2023
 
Photodynamic treatment now available
30/1/2023
 
Appointments at short notice
28/1/2023
 
Skin checks, mole mapping and private health insurance
21/8/2022
 
Save time by sending us a photo of your mole
20/3/2022
 
Rosacea services now available
20/11/2021
 
Low scarring mole removal now available

Skin cancer and skin health news

7/4/2024
 
Vitamin B3 and cardiovascular risk
21/1/2024
 
Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide… sip: Coffee and skin cancer
6/12/2023
 
Do dysplastic moles develop into melanomas?
13/9/2023
 
Non-surgical treatments for non-melanoma skin cancers
26/8/2023
 
Treatments for scars after procedures
18/7/2023
 
Treating rosacea on the face
27/6/2023
 
Freckle removal treatment: What are the options for freckle removal?
12/5/2023
 
Diabetes medication can reduce skin cancer risk
30/1/2023
 
Understanding the different types of moles
30/1/2023
 
Where to get moles checked: Finding a clinic to perform a mole check
30/1/2023
 
When to get a mole checked: Signs it’s time to schedule a check-up for your moles
21/8/2022
 
Mole vs. freckle: Understanding the difference between moles and freckles
2/4/2022
 
Pigmentation removal
7/3/2022
 
Rosacea triggers: Understanding the causes of rosacea
7/3/2022
 
IPL treatment for rosacea
14/2/2022
 
Are moles cancerous? How to tell if your moles may be cancer
25/1/2022
 
You're probably not applying enough sunscreen
18/1/2022
 
New, quicker treatment for solar keratoses
11/12/2021
 
Children and skin checks
20/8/2021
 
Sunscreen recall
11/8/2021
 
Our favourite sunscreen
30/7/2021
 
Ingenol mebutate withdrawn
26/7/2021
 
Broadband light “rejuvenates” skin cells
26/7/2021
 
Vitamin E doesn't enhance wound healing

Questions and Answers

12/4/2024
 
How much does BBL treatment cost in Melbourne?
23/12/2023
 
How to remove moles from the face
23/12/2023
 
How to remove a raised mole
23/12/2023
 
How to remove flat moles
23/12/2023
 
Can moles be removed?
23/12/2023
 
Can removing a mole cause cancer?
23/12/2023
 
Is mole removal covered by Medicare Australia?
23/12/2023
 
Does mole removal leave a scar?
23/12/2023
 
How much does mole removal cost in Australia?
23/12/2023
 
How do doctors remove moles?
23/12/2023
 
How long does a mole removal take to heal?
23/12/2023
 
Can facial moles be removed?
23/12/2023
 
Can laser remove moles?
23/12/2023
 
Is it safe to remove moles?
23/12/2023
 
Is laser mole removal expensive?
23/12/2023
 
Is laser mole removal safe?
23/12/2023
 
Can doctors remove moles?
23/12/2023
 
Can a mole come back after removal?
23/12/2023
 
Can black moles be removed?
23/12/2023
 
Can I get a mole removed while pregnant?
23/12/2023
 
Can I wash my hair after mole removal?
23/12/2023
 
Can IPL remove moles?
23/12/2023
 
Can moles be removed without scarring?
23/12/2023
 
Can you remove a mole without surgery?
23/12/2023
 
Does health insurance cover mole removal?
23/12/2023
 
Does laser remove moles permanently?
23/12/2023
 
Does removing moles prevent melanoma?
23/12/2023
 
Does removing moles reduce skin cancer?
23/12/2023
 
Why do moles grow back after removal?
23/12/2023
 
Can laser hair removal affect moles?
23/12/2023
 
Can you get moles removed for cosmetic reasons?
23/12/2023
 
Mole mapping technology
23/12/2023
 
Is mole mapping worth it?
23/12/2023
 
Is it possible to get rid of rosacea permanently?
23/12/2023
 
Lupus rash vs. roscea: what are the similarities and differences?
23/12/2023
 
Are spider veins dangerous?
23/12/2023
 
How to get rid of veins on the face
23/12/2023
 
What is the best prescription cream for rosacea (and is it worth it)?
23/12/2023
 
Perioral dermatitis vs. rosacea
23/12/2023
 
How to get rid of redness around the nose
23/12/2023
 
Rosacea vs. eczema
23/12/2023
 
Can rosacea be itchy?
23/12/2023
 
How to calm a rosacea flare-up
23/12/2023
 
How to get rid of rosy cheeks
23/12/2023
 
What causes spider veins on the face?
23/12/2023
 
Can spider veins go away?
23/12/2023
 
How much does it cost to laser broken capillaries in Melbourne?
23/12/2023
 
What to expect after laser treatment for broken capillaries
23/12/2023
 
What are liver spots?
23/12/2023
 
Hot to get rid of dark patches on the skin
23/12/2023
 
What is the best way to remove sun spots on the face?
23/12/2023
 
What is BBL treatment?
23/12/2023
 
How long does pigmentation take to fade after laser?
23/12/2023
 
Sun spots vs. skin cancer
23/12/2023
 
What is the difference between BBL and laser for the face?
23/12/2023
 
How to lighten dark patches on skin
23/12/2023
 
Can you get rid of age spots permanently?
23/12/2023
 
What is BBL treatment good for?
23/12/2023
 
How to get sun spots removed in Melbourne
23/12/2023
 
BBL versus IPL
23/12/2023
 
How many BBL laser treatments do I need?
23/12/2023
 
What is the best treatment for face pigmentation?

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