Full Body Skin Check & Mole Check, Melbourne
A thorough, full-body skin cancer check led by Dr Gabriel Poboran at our Heatherton clinic in South East Melbourne, using the MoleMax HD computerised dermoscopy system to detect changes in your moles that aren't visible to the naked eye. No referral required.
The MoleMax HD computerised system
During your consultation, Dr Poboran uses the MoleMax HD system to examine your skin with polarised light and magnification, allowing him to see below the surface and pick up changes that aren't visible to the eye alone.
Any lesions of concern are digitally photographed and stored in the system, so a follow-up appointment can compare the same spot side by side on screen — rather than relying on memory or written notes. This makes it easier to track subtle changes over time and reduces the guesswork around whether a mole has actually changed.
What happens during your consultation
A typical skin cancer check consultation runs for around 15 to 20 minutes and follows the same considered process each time.
Full-body check
Dr Poboran examines any lesions you're concerned about and completes a full-body skin check using the MoleMax HD system.
Digital imaging & monitoring
Any atypical lesions are photographed and stored in MoleMax HD, ready for comparison at a follow-up appointment three to four months later.
Next steps discussed
If a lesion looks suspicious, biopsy may be recommended. If nothing of concern is found, your follow-up timing and prevention advice are discussed instead.
How to prepare
A few simple steps help Dr Poboran examine your skin thoroughly and make the most of your appointment.
- 01Come with notes on any new, changing or unusual spots you'd like checked
- 02Remove nail polish so fingers, toes and nail beds can be examined
- 03Wear your hair loose so your scalp can be checked properly
- 04Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment
Frequently asked questions
What happens during a skin cancer check?
Dr Poboran reviews your history and any spots you are concerned about, then carries out a systematic head-to-toe examination using MoleMax HD digital dermoscopy. Lesions of interest are photographed and stored so they can be compared side by side at your next visit.
How should I prepare for my skin check?
Come with clean skin and no makeup, remove nail polish so nail beds can be examined, and tie long hair back so the scalp can be seen. Make a note of any spot you want checked so it is not forgotten during the appointment.
Does a skin cancer check hurt?
No. A skin check is a visual examination — the dermoscope rests lightly on the skin and nothing is cut or injected. If a lesion needs a biopsy, that is a separate step done under local anaesthetic and is discussed with you first.
What is MoleMax HD digital dermoscopy?
MoleMax HD is a computerised dermoscopy system that uses polarised light and magnification to see structures below the skin surface. Images are stored digitally, so a mole can be compared against itself over time rather than relying on memory or a written description.
What happens if something suspicious is found?
Dr Poboran will explain what he has seen and why it is of concern, then discuss the options — monitoring with digital images, a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, or proceeding directly to treatment. Nothing happens without your agreement.
Skin cancer checks across South East Melbourne
Our clinic at G07/12 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202 is a short drive from the bayside and south eastern suburbs, and we regularly see patients from:
- Heatherton
- Moorabbin
- Highett
- Mentone
- Dingley Village
- Clayton South
- Oakleigh South
- Bentleigh East
- Clarinda
- Braeside
- Mordialloc
- Parkdale
- Springvale
- Keysborough
- Sandringham
- Beaumaris
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