Specialist Surgical Management
At Roseville Skin Cancer Clinic, all surgical care is provided by a College of Surgeons trained specialist with decades of experience in skin cancer treatment. From simple procedures to complex reconstructive surgery, you have access to safe, effective treatment in trusted hands.
Curettage & Cauterisation
This technique removes superficial lesions or skin tags using a curette followed by controlled cautery to seal the area.
- Performed under local anaesthetic for comfort
- Healing is generally quick
- Scarring is minimal when aftercare is followed
Skin Cancer Excisions
Excision is a safe, effective procedure to remove suspicious or cancerous lesions under local anaesthetic.
- Most excisions result in minimal scarring when performed by an experienced surgeon
- For larger or deeper cancers, reconstruction may be needed with a skin flap or skin graft
- Smaller flaps can often be performed in-clinic; more complex repairs are generally done in hospital under higher anaesthesia for safety
- Biopsies for suspicious lesions the naked eye.
- Curettage & cauterisation for surface lesions.
- Skin cancer excisions performed with surgical precision.
- Skin grafts and surgical flaps for complex cases.
- Scar revision and repair.
What We Offer
Types of Skin Biopsies
- Punch Biopsy – removes a small, round core of skin with a specialised tool.
- Surgical Biopsy - removes part or all of a lesion using surgical instruments for deeper assessment.
Skin Biopsy – What to Expect
A skin biopsy is a simple procedure where a small sample of skin is removed for microscopic examination. It may be recommended to:
- Assess an abnormal rash, sore, or non-healing lesion.
- Check for skin cancer.
- Guide treatment planning for a skin condition.
During the procedure:
- Your doctor will review your history, allergies, bleeding risks, and medications.
- The area is cleaned and numbed with local anaesthetic.
- A small piece of skin is removed and sent to pathology.
- The procedure usually takes less than 20 minutes.
After the procedure:
- Wound care instructions are provided to support healing and reduce infection risk.
- Results are generally available within one week, and your doctor will explain the findings and next steps.
Why Specialist Care Matters
Having your procedure performed by a specialist melanoma surgeon ensures:
- Precision and safety at every step.
- Direct access to urgent histopathology for rapid results.
- Seamless referral to hospital care if complex surgery is required.
- Cosmetic outcomes carefully considered alongside cancer control.