What we do...

We specialise in the management of skin cancers and sun damage.

This includes pre-cancerous spots, unwanted pigmentation, fine lines, prominent blood vessels and rosacea. All our treatments have been selected for their effectiveness with little or no down-time. Please scroll down the list.

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SKIN CANCER TREATMENT

We offer both surgical and non-surgical removal. We can offer infra-red laser mapping of suspicious lesions before any treatment is undertaken. This is also known as "OCT" scanning. This can confirm diagnosis and can determine whether non-surgical treatment is suitable.

We have 2 purpose-built surgical theatres and a photodynamic treatment room. ​Treatments include excision, curettage, cautery, photodynamic therapy (see the video here) & topical chemotherapy. We also offer biphasic PDT and this treatment is not available anywhere else in Australia. This is especially useful for early skin cancers on noses where surgery can be painful, disfiguring, and prone to infection. 

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VASCULAR LASER

Cutera Excel V is available for facial blood vessels/ redness, rosacea and spider veins. There is no downtime. The cost is from $350. Medicare rebates may apply to treatments. 

See the video here.​

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DAYLIGHT PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT) / PHOTODYNAMIC PEELS

Treatment of actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous spots) with Metvix cream activated by daylight (daylight photodynamic therapy) is available. In a single application, this can achieve a result that can take weeks using other treatments. Generally, we treat the upper half of your face but we can treat a single spot or a small area such as a nose. Sun damaged scalps can also be treated. Unlike liquid nitrogen treatment, this treatment is more thorough and does not leave you with white spots. There is less downtime and it is far less likely to result in the persisting redness that occurs frequently with other treatments (e.g. Efudix). There may be reimbursement through private health insurance providers.

Please note that this treatment requires a referral to Dr Stephens or Dr Raychaudhury.

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LASER GENESIS

Laser Genesis is a painless treatment with no downtime using very short (0.3 ms) 1064nm laser pulses. This penetrates deeply in the skin to heat collagen and destroy tiny blood vessels. A series of 3 or more treatments works best for red scars, general redness, fine lines and acne scarring. A single treatment can result in more immediate rejuvenation. Face treatments are from $500. Laser Genesis can be booked directly with one of our ADNA registered nurses.

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UVB THERAPY

Narrow-band UVB phototherapy using a Waldmann 7002 cabinet is available for skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo. Most treatments take less than 2 minutes. UVB treatments are bulk-billed but a consultation is necessary prior to a course of treatment. UVB treatments are available until 615pm on Mondays & Wednesdays.

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HYPERHIDROSIS (excessive sweating)

We perform Botox injections in those with excessive armpit sweating that does not respond to antiperspirants. As we are an approved treatment centre, the Botox is dispensed for around $35. A consultation is necessary for the first treatment and an injection fee applies - these are partly Medicare rebatable. Treatment is generally available at the first consultation.

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Please note that we are not an allergy clinic. 

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