Everybody needs to have their own assessment.

Do you have fairer skin? Did you tan a lot, or get sunburned a lot as a kid? Those things can mean you’re at greater risk. Remember that Kiwis have the highest rate of melanoma in the world! But with regular checks, you’re probably going to be good for life.

It’s important to have an initial mole map, then visit us regularly (we’ll give our recommendation) to detect any changes. Anything suspicious we can usually treat right away.

Great idea! At least every 3 months you should examine your own skin to look for the early signs of skin cancer. If you notice a spot is new, looks different, is changing, sore, bleeding or itchy, come and see us for a spot check.

At any rate, you should have a professional mole map so if anything ever develops, it can be easily spotted.

It depends on the clinic – but at NZ Skin Health it’s a head-to-toe full-body visual assessment. Then we use specialised equipment to image and document your skin, in particular any spots of interest.  This information is stored on our mole map software (DermEngine), which our team uses for detection and diagnosis. Images are saved onto a digital body diagram which lets us monitor and track changes, and also pick up on any new spots. 

You don’t really need to do anything – just walk in!

We recommend you wear something comfortable, and separate top and bottom clothing. You’ll be asked to undress to your underwear only. And don’t worry, we’ll provide you with a large towel to cover up with.

We have male and female specialists so you don’t need to feel awkward.

Note that we usually won’t check groin, breast, or buttocks, nor your scalp, except when it’s exposed. You should let us know if you have any moles or spots in these areas, but otherwise, you won’t need to expose yourself too much!

Please note that make-up or moisturiser can affect the process.

As above, not usually. But if you do, e.g. you have a spot in a personal area and want us to check, we have both female and male medical staff available so you won’t feel awkward or uncomfortable.

Sometimes, yes.

Treatments such as cryotherapy are very easy and not too uncomfortable, and can quickly deal to spot which have the potential to become cancerous later. Age-spots and sun-spots may also be treated, “on the spot” so to speak.

If surgical removal is required, we’ll book you in with one of our skin cancer specialists for the soonest possible time.

If you think you may require treatment, or have any lesions you’d like treated for cosmetic purposes, let us know at the time of your booking.

There’s no pain with the examination. However, cryotherapy (used to treat pre-cancerous or benign unwanted lesions) can cause a little discomfort, but most people barely notice. No, it doesn’t hurt.

Yes. It’s non-invasive, no x-rays, purely vision. It’s safe for adults and even children, it’s also fine to have during pregnancy.

No. You can just book with us and don’t need to ask your doctor. 

We’re happy to send a report to your GP on request, it won’t cost anything. If your doctor has recommended you see a skin specialist, we’re happy to help.

As above, we can send a report to your GP but only if you request it. We do access your health details such as NHI number and address for accuracy.

Our membership plan lets you make affordable monthly payments. It covers your annual or 6 monthly check, some treatments and procedures, and gives you a discount on other treatments, depending on the plan you choose.

See your membership page for details, you can sign up on the spot!

That’s a great idea and yes you can. Just drop us a line.