Prevention OceanMed provides the following services to promote skin cancer prevention:
Regular skin checks and advice – This can be done twice a year on average.
Proactive treatment of precancerous lesions aimed to stop skin cancer from developing. Non-surgical methods like cryotherapy, creams and photodynamic therapy are the usual process involved.
Early detection of skin cancer Here at OceanMed, we believe that the earlier skin cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances are of curing it. Our team of specialists is highly knowledgeable in the field. In addition, we use the intelligent Dermengine Dermatology Platform technology for screening to identify and treat skin cancer at an early stage. Management
Non-surgical: Our non-surgical treatments include Cryotherapy, topical creams, Curettage and Diathermy and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT).
Surgical:Our specialist doctors are highly experienced in surgical procedures involved in the management of Skin Cancer, including Ear, Nose, Lips and Eyelid complex flap reconstruction plus skin and cartilage grafts when required.
Scar-Less mole removal Using scalpel-free radiofrequency machine technology to remove moles on the face and other body parts with the least possible scarring.
Surgical removal of Cysts, Lipomas and other benign lesions
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
PDT is used mainly to treat Actinic Keratosis which is a precancerous condition that leads to the majority of SCCs and BCCs, the two most common skin cancers in Australia.
It can also lead to a smoother and healthier looking skin as a part of the process.