November 11, 2021

Top 3 Reasons to Get a Skin Check Today at a Skin Cancer Clinic!

Prevention

Skin care is all about protection. When you come in for your bulk-billed skin check at our Skin Cancer Clinic, we will introduce proper prevention strategies to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer. Some of these include:
– Reducing UV exposure (Hats, sunscreen…the basic stuff)
– Using a reliable sunscreen (SPF 50+)
– Avoiding tanning beds (Direct UV radiation)
– Monthly self-checks (Where to check and how)
– Regular skin checks (Our doctors will do the precise checks)
At our Bulk Billed Skin cancer clinic, we make sure that we are you understand how and why skin cancer checks are important.
Early Detection in hidden areas

Early detection is key to minimizing cancers and their impact on a patient’s life. When the cancer is found early, especially when pre-cancerous, the cancer has not moved and is quite small. As a result, the removal is quicker, efficient, and less traumatic. Recovery time is also greatly reduced. On the contrary, when cancer is left long term undetected, this can lead to death or long doses of chemotherapy/radiation therapy which negatively impact the quality of life. During your bulk-billed consultation, the doctor will assess different parts of your body that you may have trouble visualizing or feeling. This allows us to check areas and assess places that have not been seen regularly.
Better Treatment

When cancers or unusual growths are found early, there is a much higher rate of curability. While melanoma is a much more serious type of skin cancer due to its aggressive growth, this type of cancer can also be cured if found early.

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What is a Skin Check and why is it important to be done at a Skin cancer clinic?

A Skin Check or Skin Exam is where the doctor will look at your skin for any abnormalities. They will identify any pre-cancerous areas or cancerous areas, whilst providing advice on maintaining better skin. The doctor will examine your skin under magnification and will also complete a full exam. Usually, the doctor will find moles, scarring, or other abnormalities and treat them using cryotherapy or surgery. At our skin cancer clinic, we make sure that you are well informed about the quality and nature of any abnormal signs with thorough investigations. Early detection is very important when dealing with pre-cancerous and cancerous cells, where survival rates change dramatically. In our Skin cancer clinic in Merrylands, we not only look at the disease of cancer and pre-cancer but also the cosmetic side when considering removal of any type of cancer. Not only is it important to remove the cancers but it is important that the scar tissue is minimal. Experience is key when proceeding with skin cancer removal and as such, Dr Daniel Isacson is an excellent doctor and was a Swedish plastic surgeon who has much experience in cosmetic reconfiguration. If you would like to book a Bulk Billed consultation for a skin check, click “Book Now”

What can be done in a Skin Check at a Skin cancer clinic?

Our skin cancer clinic will be able to detect and investigate moles, melanoma, carcinoma, skin cancers, cysts, abscesses, acne, scarring, and burns.

With our expert doctors, we are able to safely diagnose and remove melanomas, carcinoma, and skin cancers inside our bulk billed skin cancer clinic in Merrylands. Our surgeon who is also inside our bulk billed skin cancer clinic is able to remove any abscesses and moles that may exist. Both the detection of cancers and removal is bulk billed when done in our skin cancer clinic. Our team is full of experts and can even treat cancers of the face with expert precision. Furthermore or experts are able to repair any surgical work done with flawless repair and minimal scar tissue.

Dr. Daniel Isacson is one of our doctors who was a Swedish Plastic Surgeon who is an expert in skin cancer removal and is an integral part of our skin cancer clinic. He is renowned for removing cancers of the face with minimal scar tissue and excellent result. Dr. Daniel Isacson is also an expert in cosmetics and regularly performs lip fillers, botox, scar removals, cancer removals, mole removal, melanoma removals, and cosmetic re-configurations.

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Why do I need to do a Skin Check at a skin cancer clinic?

Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases that targets patients over the age of 30. The good news is that 99 percent of all cases are curable if they are diagnosed and treated early enough. But in order to stop skin cancer, we have to spot it on time. Early detection saves lives, and skin checks should be done every 3 months, especially if you spend time in the sun.

Do I need Skin cancer surgery?

There are multitudes of ways of treating skin cancers, melanomas and carcinomas. Each treatment is situational based on each individual patient’s circumstances. As such, it is very important to come in for a bulk billed consultation, so that you understand your options in a pressure-free environment. There is nothing out of pocket during the consultation if you have a medicare card, and will allow the doctor to do a thorough skin check. If something is found, the doctor will explain the options and benefits of each procedure or if a procedure is even required.

Do I need to see a doctor for a Skin Check at a Skin cancer clinic?

At Woodville Rd Medical and Dental, our Skin checks and consultations are bulk billed. If you have a Medicare card, there is nothing out of pocket for assessing whether your skin has any cancers, pre-cancerous cells, moles or scarring that may be pathological, cysts or abscesses that need treating, or any other skin condition. Make an appointment with our Doctors and GP’s if you notice any changes to your skin that worry you. Not all skin changes are caused by skin cancer. Your doctor will investigate your skin changes to determine a cause. Its important to have early detection as it give the best chance of nipping the issue in the bud. If you are interested in getting a bulk billed assessment of your moles, growths, or other skin issues, please click “Book Now”

More information can be found at Cancer Council

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April 13, 2021

Merrylands Bulk Billed Varicose Vein Removal

5 Reasons to get Varicose veins removed!

Aesthetics
Varicose veins can look quite disfiguring, and they only get worse as time goes by. It’s a sad truth, but by leaving varicose veins unattended, the swollen vein gets worse and is harder to repair. Your options for solving varicose veins are sclerotherapy or surgery. Sclerotherapy is relatively non-invasive and can be just as effective compared to surgery in the majority of circumstances. If you are concerned about your varicose veins, read below on our process (bulk billed) on how to get rid of them!
Constant pain, throbbing, and tenderness in the legs
This needs no explaining. Once it gets to this stage, it is quite debilitating. It takes more energy for your body to circulate the same amount of blood. There is of course the risks of blood clots and these can lead to dire consequences such as strokes and heart attacks. Prevent is better than cure. If you think you have varicose veins, or are concerned about long-standing veins, please make a consult with our surgeon, who will assess and let you know the best course of action. We have bulk-billed these consults for your benefit.
Skin sores and ulcers
Skin sores and ulcers occur as certain parts of the body take more pressure and have repeated friction. These areas are usually when the varicose veins have started to bulge and they take more pressure than other areas. This ulceration and soreness brings about more swelling and makes the varicose vein bulge more.
Blood clots
As the vein gets rubbed against, it is quite fragile. Bleeding can occur internally as blood clots and can cause bruising or floating blood clots in the body.
Bleeding from the veins
As mentioned previously, veins are fragile. Veins are usually wrapped inside the body and well protected. When they come to the surface, any small trauma can cause the vein to pop and this can be quite dangerous. Bleeding out is rare, but it can be quite traumatic to deal with. It is best to dissolve these veins before that cause havoc in your life. If you would like to get more information on varicose vein removal, please discuss with our bulked billed surgeon. The process is listed below.

Book an appointment with a GP, and get a referral

What is really going on in a varicose vein?

Come to our Merrylands Clinic for surgical varicose vein removal. Varicose veins are enlarged blood vessels that form beneath the skin surface. The one-way valves in the veins that would normally channel the blood back to the heart do not function properly, causing blood to ‘pool’ in the veins. These veins can become large, painful & unattractive and can cause symptoms such as tired, heavy, aching, burning, itching or cramping legs.

Depending on the severity of your varicose veins they may be suitable for injection therapy. This procedure can be done in my rooms. No preparation is required. We will advise you on your first consultation whether your veins are suitable. If your veins are suitable you will need to purchase a pair of gradient compression stockings before the procedure being carried out. There are several brands available (Venosan, Jobst etc) and most large chemist shops carry a range.

Our varicose vein removals are performed by our talented surgical consultant, Doctor Paramalingam Lingathas.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR SURGERY

Book an appointment with one of our GP’s to obtain a referral. This appointment is Bulk Billed for your convenience

👉 When you’ve obtained your referral, book an appointment with our surgeon, Doctor Paramalingam Lingathas. Dr Lingathas is available 5 days a week. This consultation is also bulk billed.

👉 Come in on Treatment day! The surgeon’s fee is bulk billed.

Please note: Any procedure incurs a $150 facility fee to cover the costs of any medication, sutures, or materials used as medicare does not reimburse our clinic for those items. Doctors and surgeons fees are Bulk billed if Medicare covers those procedures. Ask our surgeon as your FREE consultation about which procedures are covered 🙂

If you do not have medicare the cost is $250 per session (An additional $100 to cover the Surgeons’ Fee that would normally be bulk billed).

Book an appointment with a GP, and get a referral

Treatment

A tiny needle is used to inject a sclerosing solution directly into the unwanted vein. The solution acts on the inner lining of the vein, causing it to shrink so that no more blood can flow through the unwanted vein. Within weeks, the unused vein is absorbed by the body & eventually becomes barely noticeable or invisible. Following injection the leg is placed in a gradient compression stocking which helps the lining of the collapsed vein stick together. As these stockings are quite hot to wear most patients have their treatments in the cooler months of the year. Patients are advised to walk following the procedure, which forces the blood to flow through other healthy blood vessels nearby. A vein may need to be injected more than once, depending on its size. In any one treatment session, a number of veins can be injected. Several sessions may be needed for any vein region, depending on the type and number of veins being treated.

Top 3 Reasons to Get a Skin Check Today at a Skin Cancer Clinic!

Top 3 Reasons to Get a Skin Check Today at a Skin Cancer Clinic!

Book now for a Bulk Billed Skin Cancer Check