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About Our Practice
Our newly built facility in the heart of Byford will support people of all ages throughout this region. Skin checks cost $75 dollars but are bulk billed for pensioners and health care card holders and our friendly staff will assist you in making your next appointment why not give us a call today.
Welcome to the Byford Skin Cancer Clinic
The Byford Skin Cancer clinic provides expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders and skin cancer for all members of our community.
Initial consultations and routine skin checks are bulk billed for aged pensioners & healthcare card card holders, for all other patients a private fee of $75 applies ($35.90 gap after Medicare rebate)
A referral letter is not required for your initial consultation however a GP health summary can be helpful for our doctor.
We routinely use dermoscopy & Molemax HD computerised skin imaging system to assist in diagnosis and skin image storage system.
Meet Our Team
Dr Ivo Buters
Our principal doctor, who has a special interest in dermatology, minor cosmetic surgical
procedures, and skin cancer surgery. He has many years’ experience in this area of medicine.He is an accredited member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Post graduate qualifications include a fellowship with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and a GP dermatology fellowship. He is involved in SCCA & dermatology post graduate educational activities.
Patrick McCarthy
Our friendly male nurse; he is very approachable and knowledgeable about procedure aftercare and
wound dressings.
Staff
The Byford Skin Cancer clinic provides expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin
disorders and skin cancer for all members of our community.
What to expect from a complete skin cancer check?
You will be asked to undress to you underclothes and lay down on a couch for the examination, facial make-up is not advised because this will need to be removed in order to do a proper facial examination. The scalp is also examined thus it is best to avoid pleating or tying the hair back. Shoes and socks are also routinely removed. Avoid applying nail varnish if you have a nail condition.
All skin procedures are performed at our clinic
A gap fee will apply for procedures such as skin biopsy, cosmetic procedures, skin cancer surgery and other skin treatments. Private health insurance is not required.
Please note that if a procedure is deemed purely cosmetic, Medicare does not allow any payment and so a private account will be issued.
Histological assessment is routinely performed via Clinipath pathology on all tissue samples, this service is bulk billed for eligible health care card holders.
We routinely discuss, explain, and give a copy of the histology report to all patients. We will communicate with your regular GP or other specialists if required.
All operations are performed under local anaesthesia in our modern theatre room, sedation is generally not warranted for procedures but can be provided.
Thus, most patient can drive to and from the clinic on the day of the procedure without requiring an extra driver. General anaesthesia is not available at our clinic, thus patient with specific requirements can be referred if warranted.
We perform skin biopsies, simple ellipses, flaps and skin grafts. Facial surgery involving flaps are a routine part of our surgical expertise.
We routinely provide after care after an operation as required at minimal cost to our patients.
Experienced Doctors
As a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia you can be confident of the best treatment currently available
Professional & Friendly Staff
We understand that coming to the doctors for a skin check may be unnerving so our friendly staff will assist you with all your concerns and questions.
Computerised Skin monitoring system
Mole Max, Skin Surgery and Dermatology
Same Day Appointments
We may have an appointment today that suits your needs why not give us a call 95251433
Our Fees
All skin checks are bulk-billed. A small gap fee applies to all surgical procedures, this varies depending on the nature of the surgery required.
Surgical Procedures
- Skin and shaved biopsies.
- Facial skin flap surgery.
- Skin grafts.
Skin Cancer Types
Basal cell carcinoma
This is the most common form of skin cancer but the least dangerous. It appears as a round or flattened lump or scaly spots. They are red, pale, or pearly in color and may become ulcerated, bleed, and fail to heal.
They grow slowly over months or years and are usually found on the upper body, head, or neck. This is also known as non-melanoma skin cancer.
Squamous cell carcinoma
This is less common, but more dangerous than basal cell carcinoma. There is a 1 to 2 per cent chance that can spread and cause death. Look for scaly red areas that may bleed easily, ulcers or non-healing sores that are often painful.
They grow over a period of months and are often found on lips, ears, and scalp. This is also known as non-melanoma skin cancer.
Melanoma skin cancer
This Is the Least common but most serious form of skin cancer. It can appear in a new or an existing spot, freckle, or mole that changes color, size, or shape. It grows over weeks to months anywhere on the body (not just areas that get lots of suns).
If it’s left untreated, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body. This occurs more frequently on the upper back in males and on the lower leg in females.
BCC extensive nasal
BCC infiltrating
BCC lip
BCC lower lip
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BCC Nasal (2)
BCC Nodular(3)
BCC Pigmented (2)
BCC superfical & pigmented
BCC tattoo
Melanoma nodular (2)
Melanoma ear
Melanoma hypopigmented
Melanoma invasive chest
Melanoma lentigo maligna
Melanoma nodular
Melanoma non-pigmented
Melanoma superficial 4
Melanoma thigh
melanoma trunk
SCC calf (4)
SCC calf
SCC crusted
SCC lip
SCC scalp
SCC ulcerated cheek
SCC calf (3)
bowens disease
keratocanthoma (2)
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Correct Sunscreen Application
- Choose a good quality sunscreen then do a first time use test and if irritation occurs you will need to try a different brand or product, always read the label and only use as directed
- Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before sun exposure
- You need at least 7 teaspoons or 35mils for a full body application
- 1 teaspoon or 5 mils per arm, each leg, front, back and face/neck and ears
- Reapply ever 2 hours or sooner if you’ve been sweating/swimming or towel drying
Better Health Care is Our Mission
Providing clients with peace of mind
