SKIN CHECKS
Skin checks, without the worry
A skin check takes about 20 minutes and is the best way to catch changes early. Dr. Odum explains what he sees as he goes.
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WHAT HAPPENS
From scalp to soles
You change into a gown and the doctor examines the skin in good light, including the scalp, between the toes and under the nails. A dermatoscope is a small handheld magnifier that lets us see colour and pattern under the surface of a mole.
With your consent we photograph any mole worth following, so the next visit compares like with like. Nothing is done without you hearing what it is first.
STEP BY STEP
A skin check in four steps
01
A short history
Family history, sun exposure and any spot you have noticed change.
02
The examination
Head to toe, in good light, with the dermatoscope for any mole of interest.
03
Photographs, if you agree
Stored in your record only, used to compare at the next visit.
04
A plain summary
What we saw, whether anything needs a biopsy, and when to come back.
WHO SHOULD COME
Who benefits most
Anyone with many moles, fair skin that burns, a history of sunburn or sunbed use, a family history of melanoma, or a mole that has changed. If you have noticed a spot that is growing, bleeding or itching, call us for a same-week visit.
FEES
Full-body skin check
$160
Follow-up visit (15 min)
$110
Skin biopsy, incl. lab
$195
Mole or lesion removal (minor surgery, single)
from $240
Most insurance plans cover a skin check when there is a medical reason. We confirm your coverage before the visit.