On Point Skin Cancer Clinic is a dedicated skin cancer clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers. Our doctor-owned, professional, affordable, and easily accessible practice offers a range of skin cancer services, including excision procedures across Brisbane, Tweed Heads, Coomera, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
Excision surgery is one of the most common treatments for skin cancer removal. During the procedure, a skin cancer doctor or surgeon removes the cancerous tissue along with a small margin of healthy skin to help reduce the risk of any cancer cells remaining. It is a straightforward, safe procedure that is typically performed under local anaesthetic and involves minimal discomfort.
If it’s been a while since you’ve had a skin cancer check, regardless of your age, you may have skin cancers that need to be removed. If you have a family history, have had high exposure to the sun’s rays or other forms of UV, or moles or spots that have changed in size or appearance, you’re at a higher risk of developing skin cancer.
But, while prevention is key, early detection significantly improves your chances of recovery. Skin cancer excision of any dangerous skin cancers or spots, before they become a greater health risk, can save your life.
Some skin cancers are invisible to the naked eye, or hard to detect by those without the specialist knowledge in skin cancer identification. However, there are some common signs and symptoms to look out for, which include:
If you’re ever unsure about a spot, the safest thing to do is get it checked. Skin cancer caught early is significantly easier to treat, and in many cases, a simple excision is all that’s needed
When you come in for a skin cancer excision procedure, we will do our best to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
At On Point Skin Cancer Clinic, our team of skin cancer doctors are FRACGP-qualified physicians with extensive experience in skin cancer medicine, diagnosis, management, treatment and surgical excision. On Point is a doctor-owned practice, so you can trust that every decision about your care is made by a specialist in the field.
Our entire team, including administrative staff and nurses, is professional, friendly, and focused on making you feel comfortable and at ease from the moment you walk in.
When skin cancer needs to be removed, waiting weeks for treatment isn’t ideal. That’s why we keep wait times to a minimum and, where possible, offer same-day appointments, so you can get the care you need sooner.
We believe access to skin cancer treatment should be straightforward and affordable. That’s why we offer fully bulk-billed skin cancer excisions and a range of other skin cancer services for eligible Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card and DVA Card holders. Speak with our team to confirm your eligibility when booking.
Our skin cancer excision pricing varies depending on how complex the procedure. If you have any questions, book in to see us and your skin cancer doctor will be happy to explain more.
Our skin cancer excision price list is as follows:
For simple excisions (proximal limbs and torso),
the consumable fee out of pocket for x1 = $150; 2 = $190; 3 = $220
the consumable fee out of pocket for x1 = $395; 2 = $535; 3 = $615
For complex excisions involving the head, neck and distal limbs (below the elbows and knees)
consumable fee out of pocket for x1 = $450; 2 = $575
For reconstructive excisions of the face, flaps, and skin grafts, and all melanoma cases,
the consumable fee out of pocket for x1 = $535; 2 = $695
Concession card holders are Bulk Billed.
We have On Point Skin Cancer Clinics in four locations across Queensland and New South Wales.
Book an appointment today at any of our locations for your excision skin cancer removal, a skin check, or other treatments.
Have questions about skin cancer removal and the surgical excision of skin cancers? Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
During a procedure, there should be nothing painful, because we administer local anesthesia before we start. The local anaesthetic numbs the area around the surgical site, so that you do not feel pain. You may experience some soreness as the local anaesthetic wears off and in the days following the surgery; however, this is normal. If you are concerned, talk to our team, and we can recommend some ways to reduce any soreness you may experience. We do our best to keep you as comfortable as possible, before, during and after.
The recovery time depends on the type of excision for the skin cancer and how deeply the skin cancer went into the skin. However, for most, the wounds take 1-3 weeks to heal. If you have stitches, the healing may take a while longer.
During skin excision, stitches may be needed to help the wound heal more effectively. This can cause scars that should fade as wounds heal. There are some products you can use to help your scars fade faster once your wound has fully healed. After your excision appointment, we will book a follow-up with you to check on the progress and check that the skin cancer has not come back.
A skin cancer excision procedure typically takes 30 minutes, but we take the time to ensure that you feel comfortable and at ease.
A small portion of healthy tissue and skin around the skin cancer cells is removed during the excision we use to treat skin cancer. The reason that we include some healthy tissue in the skin lesion is to ensure that there are no remaining cancer cells left at the site of the affected area, and that only healthy tissue is left.
This is an important factor to ensure that skin cancer does not return to the affected area and that further surgery is not required. However, you can rest assured that most skin cancers do not require too large an area to be excised in order to remove all the cancer cells.
Excision is used to treat a wide range of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. It is one of the most effective treatments for early to mid-stage skin cancers and is often the preferred approach where a clear surgical margin can be achieved. Your doctor will confirm the most appropriate treatment during your consultation.
Excision is used to treat a wide range of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. It is one of the most effective treatments for early to mid-stage skin cancers and is often the preferred approach where a clear surgical margin can be achieved. Your doctor will confirm the most appropriate treatment during your consultation.
Following your excision, the removed tissue is sent to a pathology lab for analysis. Results are typically returned within 1–2 weeks, though this can vary depending on the lab and the complexity of the sample. Your doctor will contact you once the results are in and discuss the findings and any next steps at your follow-up appointment.
Excision is the most effective treatment for the majority of skin cancers, but it isn’t the only option. For superficial skin cancers and pre-cancerous sunspots, photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be a suitable non-surgical alternative. PDT uses light-activated agents to destroy abnormal cells without the need for an incision, and is often used for superficial BCCs, IECs and solar keratoses.
Your doctor will assess your skin cancer at your consultation and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your specific case. In some situations, a combination of approaches may be advised.
In most cases, yes. Excisions are performed under local anaesthetic only, so you will not be sedated and should be fine to drive. If you have any concerns, speak with our team when booking and we can advise based on your specific procedure.
If you need to have skin cancers removed or are concerned about some potential skin cancers, don’t delay. Book an appointment at one of our four locations today and take care of your health for the long term.