Do I need a referral to make an appointment? Most medical specialists request a referral from either a GP or another specialist. This is partly to try to ensure that the specialist you are seeing is appropriate for you and your condition. Medicare will also reimburse...
Please find below a brief summary of our cancellation policy: Western Dermatology is a small dermatology practice. We try our absolute best to be accommodating & understanding, but as you can appreciate when clients fail to attend their appointments or provide...
There are many types of benign skin lesions that can be removed with excellent cosmetic results. These include seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, skin tags, sebaceous hyperplasia, xanthelasma, syringomas and naevi (moles). At Western Dermatology, we have a whole...
A complex excision / repair occurs when primary closure of adjacent skin is not possible, so a flap or graft is required to deal with the wound. A “flap” is when tissue is taken from a local surrounding area and moved to where tissue is missing. A flap is required...
Having a biopsy? What to expect A biopsy involves taking a small sample of the skin (usually 2 or 3mm) to determine the nature of a specific spot or lesion on the skin or to diagnose a rash. This is a very simple, quick and straight forward procedure undertaken in the...
A primary excision involves removing your skin cancer or lesion and repairing it in a “side to side” fashion. This is performed using local anaesthetic and usually results in a straight scar placed in the direction of skin tension. The size of your scar will depend on...
