Skin Cancer check and Mole Excision, as well as Benign Skin Growth Removal using Radio-Frequency.

Examples of how Skin Cancer Appears.

Amelanotic Melanoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Melanoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Before Treatment After Surgical Excision

Skin Cancer and Mole Excision

Skin Cancer in Wellington.
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

There are several factors contributing towards our high rates of skin cancer. These include the high numbers of Anglo-Saxon immigrants with photo sensitive skins, plus the outdoor lifestyle and the desire for a tan. Sun exposure and skin damage – especially during childhood, proximity of New Zealand to the sun and clear unpolluted skies leading to less UV filtration.

Malignant Melanoma (MM) is the most deadly form of skin cancer. It may present in 80% of cases as a new spot or in 20% of cases as a mole that changes and becomes larger, more irregular and darker. If left untreated it can spread to internal organs causing death. It is important for younger adults to realise that melanoma can arise from non-sun damaged skin, for example, soles of feet and torso’s, never exposed to the sun. In women 40% of melanomas arise on the legs.

The most common pre-cancerous skin cancer is Actinic Keratosis. Pre-cancerous lesions, like actinic keratoses, as well as warts, seborrheic keratoses, skin tags and other benign skin lesions can be treated at the Vein & Skin Clinic by a variety of non-surgical procedures.

Malignant Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma require excision. Actinic keratoses and some early Basal Cell Carcinoma can be treated by a variety of procedures including radiofrequency surgery and Photodynamic Therapy at the Vein & Skin Clinic.

Our practice made a donation to Melanoma NZ for March Awareness Month.

Our aim at Vein & Skin Clinic is to detect and treat these skin cancers as early as possible.

The clinic doctors use DERMATOSCOPY to examine and identify any suspicious skin lesions and have the expertise to biopsy and/or excise most skin cancers. All operations are performed on-site (with special attention to a good cosmetic as well as surgical outcome) in one of two dedicated theatres for minor operative procedures.

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Elman Surgitron

Radiofrequency surgery to successfully remove benign lumps and bumps with virtually no scarring. Lesions are simply vaporised away. Excellent for moles, skin tags, sun spots, warts and some skin cancers.

All procedures are carried out under a local anaesthetic. Removal of the benign lesion leaves a flat raw area that heals over 7-10 days. Healed skin may have a darker or lighter colour initially. This will fade to normal skin tone over time.

Radiofrequency surgery (with the Elman Surgitron) is minimally invasive, usually requires no stitches and results in little or no scarring.

All procedures are carried out under a local anaesthetic. Removal of the lesion leaves a flat raw area that heals over 7-10 days. Healed skin may have a darker or lighter colour initially. This will fade to normal skin tone over time.

Radiofrequency surgery uses radio-waves, transmitted from a small electrode, to vaporise cells. At the Vein and Skin Clinic an experienced Doctor uses light strokes of the electrode to gradually flatten the lesion.

A special electrode can be used to excise the lesion if required for a better cosmetic result. Skin cancers can be biopsied or removed and sent for histological confirmation.

Consult the Vein and Skin Clinic to see if radiofrequency surgery with the Elman Surgitron can help you.

Before and After: Radiofrequency surgery treating Seborrheic Keratoses

To book a consultation with the doctor (fees apply) please Contact Us through our enquiry form or make an appointment by phoning Vein & Skin Clinic on 0800 639 968.