ECMC - Skin Check Clinic

We know that the people of the Illawarra love the sand and surf at our beautiful beaches. However skin protection and cancer prevention are important measures to take to keep ourselves healthy and happy.
East Corrimal Medical Centre is pleased to inform our patients of our skin cancer clinic now available at ECMC.
All of our doctors offer skin checks 6 days a week. Our general practitioners have undergone additional training in skin cancer diagnosis and surgery.

We offer the services

Biopsy

Cryotherapy

Excision

Flap Repair

We have low incomplete removal and complication rates

Modern Theatre Lights

Cauterization Machine

Aseptic Precautions

Doctor:Rahul Mehan

Doctor Mehan has completed an advanced certificate in skin cancer surgery from the University of Queensland. He does skin cancer operations on the head, neck, skin flaps and skin skin grafts on a Thursday afternoon.

Risk

Our doctors are not plastic surgeons. We are always happy refer patients to public or private plastic surgeons if patients wish to receive specialist care.

Please note any skin cancer procedure comes with risk. Complications can include infection, bleeding, scaring, wound breakdown, incomplete cancer removal, and rarely damage to nerves or tendons.

Post-Operative Care

Keep the wound clean and dry

If in pain or bleeding please access immediate medical attention from our clinic or emergency services

Approximate recovery will take 1-2 weeks

Book in to see your doctor 5 days after your procedure for a follow up

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