Medical Dermatology & Skin Health
Early detection is the single biggest factor in successfully treating skin cancer. Using a dermatoscope to examine moles and lesions in magnified detail, Dr. Anna can identify changes invisible to the naked eye — giving you a thorough, evidence-based skin health check.
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Appointment Length
20–30 minutes
Downtime
None
Recommended Frequency
Annually, or as advised
Method
Clinical & dermoscopic exam
What It Covers
A skin cancer screening is a full-body or targeted examination using dermoscopy — a non-invasive technique that magnifies and illuminates the skin to reveal structures beneath the surface. It's recommended for anyone, but especially those with risk factors for skin cancer.
Before Your Appointment
A skin check works best when Dr. Anna can examine your skin clearly and you can speak to any changes you've noticed. A few simple steps help make your appointment as thorough as possible.
After Your Appointment
There's no downtime after a screening — it's a diagnostic visit, not a procedure. What happens next depends entirely on what Dr. Anna finds during your examination.
Dr. Anna talks you through what was found, including any lesions monitored, reassured, or flagged for further action.
Suspicious lesions may be biopsied or removed for laboratory analysis to confirm a diagnosis with certainty.
If a biopsy was taken, histopathology results are typically available within one to two weeks and discussed with you directly.
A personalised re-screening schedule is set based on your risk profile, with mole-map photos compared at each visit.
Ongoing Skin Health
Skin cancer prevention and early detection is an ongoing partnership between regular professional checks and what you notice yourself at home in between visits.
Good to Know
For most adults, an annual full-body check is recommended. If you have a higher risk profile — fair skin, many moles, a personal or family history of skin cancer — Dr. Anna may recommend more frequent screening, such as every 6 months.
Dermoscopy uses a handheld magnifying device with polarised light to examine the structure of a mole or lesion beneath the skin's surface. It allows for far more accurate assessment than examining a mole with the naked eye alone.
No. A screening is entirely non-invasive and painless — the dermatoscope is simply placed gently against the skin. If a biopsy is required afterward, local anaesthetic is used to keep that comfortable too.
If a lesion looks concerning under dermoscopy, Dr. Anna will recommend a biopsy or excision so it can be analysed by a pathology laboratory. Most biopsied lesions turn out to be benign, but this step provides a definitive diagnosis.
Those at higher risk include people with fair skin, a history of sunburns or tanning bed use, many moles, a family history of melanoma, or a weakened immune system. Dr. Anna can advise on the right frequency for your individual risk level.
Book a thorough screening with Dr. Anna for peace of mind and early detection.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results and suitability vary — a personalised assessment with Dr. Anna is required before any treatment.