Our top-to-toe dermoscopic skin check leaves nothing to chance and can detect skin cancer in its earliest stages - giving you same-day peace of mind or a fast diagnosis.
NO WAIT TIMES, NO REFERRAL REQUIRED
Book full Skin Checks with a highly-trained doctor or experienced dermatoscopy nurse or opt for a quick Spot Check for just a few moles.
Your skin cancer check is comfortable, and private. Your skin is exposed one section at a time for careful assessment and imaging, and you’ll be lying down for your appointment.
My experience with Dr. Franz and Dr. Lorna has been exemplary at every stage—offering wrap-around support, and reassuring professional advice on all aspects of care. I was always informed without being overwhelmed.
The option for treatment at the weekly out-clinic at Ngongotaha Medical Centre has been incredibly convenient, allowing continuity of care from the same skilled team. From photodynamic therapy to topical cream treatments and multiple skin cancer surgeries, including a complex graft, the care from Dr. Franz and Dr. Lorna have been outstanding.
As a very active mum of two with a history of melanoma, I’ve always been cautious about my skin. In early summer 2022-2023, during a routine check-up, Dr. Lorna at Skinspots Papamoa identified a mole that raised serious concerns. Shortly after, I received a call confirming it looked serious, and I needed a wider excision and lymph node removal as a precaution.
Just before Christmas, I underwent surgery and faced an anxious wait for results. Thankfully, both the excision and lymph nodes were clear. I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Lorna and Skinspots for their support and early detection and remain vigilant with regular checks.
Dr. Strydom founded Skinspots to meet the growing need for comprehensive skin cancer screening and treatment. He helped develop a skin cancer initiative for the Bay of Plenty Ministry of Health and is credentialed by the DHB and PHO for advanced skin cancer care. A respected speaker and educator, he was the first New Zealand doctor to receive a fellowship from the Skin Cancer Association of Australia and New Zealand.
A University College London graduate with advanced expertise in skin cancer surgery and medicine, Dr. Claydon is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalised care while driving improvements in patient outcomes through education, clinical excellence, and governance. As Deputy Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee for the Skin Cancer College Australasia, she plays a key role in advancing education and clinical practice.
Korina has over a decade of dermoscopy experience in early detection, diagnosis, and patient education. Her empathetic, patient-centered approach prioritises a supportive and informative experience for every patient, while supporting her team in maintaining the highest standards in checking moles. She is passionate about staying at the forefront of advancements in skin cancer surveillance and treatment.
New spots are promptly detected during your Skin Check, assessed for signs of skin cancer, and if necessary, treated early.
NO WAIT TIMES, NO REFERRAL REQUIRED
Step 1: Book your appointment
Schedule your skin checks at one of our clinics via phone or our website enquiry form.
You may also be referred by your GP, although referrals aren’t necessary
Step 2: Complete your health questionnaire
Upon arrival, you’ll fill out a cancer skin check health and risk assessment form to help us tailor your care.
Step 3: How we check moles
Your examination takes place in a comfortable position on an examination bed, covered with a light blanket for privacy. Your skin is exposed one section at a time for assessment and imaging.
Doctor appointments include an assistant for support.
If any concerns are found during your mole check, treatment options will be discussed, and bookings for surgical or non-surgical procedures can be arranged. A plastic surgeon can perform more advanced procedures if required
Doctor Appointment: Treatment options and a personalised plan can be agreed upon during your visit. Some bookings may require follow-up.
Nurse Appointment: The nurse may discuss an indicative diagnosis and possible treatments. A doctor will review your images and create a treatment plan, which your nurse will discuss with you when they call with your diagnosis.
You’ll receive continuous supportthroughout your molescheck treatment and recovery, including follow-up visits, phone or emailcheck-ins, and personalised after-hours care following surgery.
Procedures are conducted by doctors with extensive postgraduate training in skin cancer management. Our doctors are accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Skinspots has a plastic surgeon available, who can perform more advanced procedures if required.
We use a dermatoscope to carefully check your body from the top of your scalp to the bottom of your toes. Your mole checks will be with our experienced dermoscopy nurse, or highly trained doctors.
Dermoscopic imaging (40x magnified) of suspicious moles allows us to see signs of skin cancer before it’s visible to the naked eye. These images become the baseline reference for any future skin cancer checks.
Know that you’ll have some of the most experienced eyes checking your skin, with ample time for meticulous examination. We will see any spots of concern — even the ones you didn’t know were there or in places you can’t self-check.
At the end of your appointment, your doctor or dermoscopy nurse will go over sun safety tips and risk factors with you, as well as introduce proactive self-monitoring techniques. They will review your lifestyle factors, provide practical solutions for ongoing sun protection, and create a personalised skin cancer prevention plan tailored to your specific needs.
An assistant will also be present during your skin cancer check, who will help with taking overview photos, taking notes, supporting you to feel comfortable and allowing the doctor to focus 100% on checking moles and assessing your skin.
We use a dermascope to undertake a detailed mole check of either 1-3 or 3-5 spots of concern, looking deep within the structure of the lesion. Moles of concern are checked with precision and you will either walk away with peace of mind or be promptly booked for treatment.
At the end of your appointment, your doctor or dermoscopy nurse will go over sun safety tips and risk factors with you, as well as introduce proactive self-monitoring techniques. They will review your lifestyle factors, provide practical solutions for ongoing sun protection, and create a personalised skin cancer prevention plan tailored to your specific needs.
Body shots are an important baseline reference for any changes or new spots appearing on your skin over time.
Did you know that over 70% of melanoma is found in new moles? Total body photography means that any new spots are quickly caught at your follow-up skin check and assessed for signs of skin cancer. You never have to second-guess if a spot’s new or not, you can rely on our photographic record.
Yes, our mole check app means you have ongoing access to all your imagery. You will receive a link to your verified email address, giving you access to your secure patient portal.
Once your skin check is complete and you’ve downloaded the app you will have access to your images so you can use them for future monitoring. They will also be kept within your patient records at Skinspots.
All of your individual images are conveniently stored in high resolution, allowing you to zoom in for future skin checks —whether with your GP or during self-checks at home. AI functionality within the app also assists in tracking changes over time, helping you identify any new or altered lesions.
AI technology within the app supports diagnoses and monitors changes over time. When your dermoscopic images are uploaded and compared to previous images of the skin checked, it can identify even the smallest changes in color, size, or shape—often the earliest indicators of melanoma.
Our team is there for you, and can help with your concerns even when you can't make it to a clinic.
If you are concerned about a new or changing spot you can simply take a photo, upload it to your portal and select the button 'start tele-consult' for review by a skin check doctor for a small fee of $30. You'll receive a response in 48 hours. Please note, it is always better and preferred to have new or changing moles checked in person.
This service is only for patients who have previously had a full skin check, and not for patients who have previously had single mole checks.
While moles checked may not show features of melanoma or skin cancer now, that doesn’t mean it can’t become high risk in future. Ongoing monitoring means that if something changes, we will know.
We provide day-to-day skin cancer care, diagnosis and treatment, education, counselling, disease prevention and screening in our community.
6 Grenada Street, Level 1, Bayfair, Mount Maunganui
0800 776 877
+64 7 574 3799
skinspots@molemap.co.nz
Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: By appointment
Sun: Closed
Public Holidays
Closed
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