Concerns · Skin
Skin checks and lesions
A spot that has changed, or one you simply want looked at.
What's going on
Australia has the highest skin cancer rates in the world, and the western suburbs have the sun exposure to match. A changing mole, a spot that will not heal, a patch that keeps crusting — these deserve a doctor, not a beautician.
Dr Shahid is a dermatology-trained GP who assesses lesions daily. If it is benign and bothers you, we can remove it cosmetically; if it needs medicine, the pathway is in the same building.
Why it happens
- Lifetime UV accumulation
- Fair skin and family history
- Outdoor work and coastal living
- Age — risk rises steadily
What can realistically be done
Lesion assessment
A proper dermatological examination with a clear answer — benign, watch, or act.
Cosmetic removal
Benign lesions, skin tags and milia removed carefully, with histology where indicated.
Medical referral
Anything concerning moves to the medical pathway immediately — steps, not weeks.
What can't
We never treat cosmetically around an unexamined lesion — and neither should anyone else. If you have been putting off a check, that is reason enough to come in.
What a first visit involves
Thirty to forty-five minutes with a doctor or nurse: your history, an assessment, and an honest plan with costs in writing. No treatment at a first visit. What to expect
Related treatments
Questions
Start with a consultation
New patients are assessed before anything is booked. Honest advice, natural results.