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High-Risk Melanoma Surveillance Gold Coast
For some people, a routine skin check may not provide the level of longitudinal monitoring their risk profile requires.
Parkwood Skin Clinic provides doctor-led melanoma surveillance for selected patients at increased risk, combining comprehensive skin examination, dermoscopy and, where clinically appropriate, total-body photography and digital lesion monitoring.
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A previous melanoma changes future risk and makes ongoing skin surveillance particularly important.
People who have developed more than one primary melanoma may require a more individualised approach to ongoing surveillance.
When there are many moles—or several that are clinically atypical— imaging help us to identify new or changing lesions.
Family history, skin phenotype, cumulative sun exposure, immunosuppression and other medical factors may influence how skin surveillance is planned.
Your melanoma and skin-cancer history, family history, previous pathology, number and pattern of moles, sun exposure and other relevant medical factors are reviewed.
A systematic skin examination is performed rather than assessing only the spot that brought you to the clinic.
Dermoscopy allows structures within a mole or lesion to be assessed beyond what can be appreciated with the unaided eye.
For selected higher-risk patients, baseline photography, total-body photography or digital dermoscopic monitoring may be used to help identify new or changing lesions over time.
Your surveillance interval is based on your individual risk, clinical findings and previous history—not simply a generic calendar reminder.
Designed for people requiring a comprehensive professional examination of their skin.
May include:
√ Comprehensive skin examination
√ Dermoscopy of lesions of concern
√ Risk assessment
√ Biopsy or treatment √ planning where appropriate
√ Recommended future review
Designed for selected patients whose melanoma risk or previous history warrants closer longitudinal monitoring.
May include:
√ Detailed risk stratification
√ Comprehensive skin examination
√ Dermoscopy
√ Comparison with previous examinations
√ Total-body photography where indicated
√ Digital monitoring of selected lesions
√ Individualised recall intervals
√ Continuity of follow-up
Your review interval depends on your individual risk and clinical findings. There is no one-size-fits-all schedule.
We will assess the lesion, compare with previous images and determine the most appropriate next step
Dr Gilles Laur is a Skin cancer doctor with more than 20 years of experience in medical, skin surgery.
He leads every patient journey with expertise, integrity and compassion, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.
You may wish to discuss your surveillance requirements if you:
Suitability for a particular surveillance method is determined clinically.
No. Total-body photography is useful for selected patients but is not necessary for everyone. Whether it adds value depends on factors such as melanoma history, mole number and pattern, and the clinical surveillance strategy.
No. Photography, dermoscopy and clinical examination provide different information and are complementary.
People with a previous melanoma require ongoing surveillance. The appropriate frequency and type of follow-up depend on the individual’s melanoma history, risk factors and specialist or treating-team recommendations.
A history of multiple primary melanomas is an important factor when developing an ongoing surveillance strategy. Please bring previous pathology reports and relevant clinical information where available.
