Skin cancer care
Melanoma assessment and surgical planning.
A suspected or confirmed melanoma needs prompt specialist assessment so the diagnosis, stage and appropriate treatment pathway are clear.
Specialist consultation
Assessment guides the next step.
Your dermatologist will review the lesion or biopsy result and explain whether further excision, investigation or referral is required.
Mohs surgery is not the standard treatment for melanoma. The recommended pathway depends on the pathology findings and your individual circumstances.
Purpose-built rooms support specialist skin cancer surgery at our Remuera clinic.
What to know
Changes that deserve prompt attention.
Melanoma can develop in an existing mole or appear as a new lesion. Not every melanoma follows a textbook pattern, so a spot that is new, changing or noticeably different from the others should be checked.
- Asymmetry
- An irregular border
- More than one colour
- A spot that is different or increasing in size
- Evolving shape, colour or symptoms
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
Do I need a referral?
Referral requirements can vary. Contact reception with the details of your concern or biopsy result and the team will explain the appropriate next step.
Is melanoma treated with Mohs surgery?
Mohs is not the standard melanoma treatment. The treatment pathway is guided by the biopsy findings and specialist assessment.
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Appointments and enquiries
Speak with reception about the next step.
Reception will help arrange the appropriate clinic, appointment type and time.