Get a comprehensive mole check in Rotorua

What is my skin cancer risk?

During your mole check at Rotorua skin cancer clinic, we’ll discuss the steps you can take to help prevent skin cancer. There are several factors that can influence your individual skin cancer risk. This includes:

   
• Family/personal history of skin cancer
• Previous UV damage
• Skin type
• The number of moles you have
           

Read more about the seven skin cancer risk factors. Want to find out your skin cancer risk? Take our quick risk survey. 

What are the early signs of melanoma?

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, as it can quickly spread. Yet, if it’s detected and treated early, the chance of a successful outcome is higher. Important changes in your skin to look for include:

   
• colour — you may notice a mole has changed in colour or become blotchy
• size — a mole change in size, typically growing bigger
• shape — you may have a mole that’s irregular in shape and may not be symmetrical
• elevation — a mole may develop a raised area
• itching or bleeding
               

Find out more about the signs of melanoma.

How should I prepare for my Rotorua mole check?

Preparing for your appointment can help ensure the most accurate skin check. We recommend you:

   
• do a self check and note down anything of concern
• remove make-up, sunscreen, and nail polish
• avoid using fake tan
• wear clothing that’s easy to removed
           

You’ll need to undress down to your underwear. Don’t worry, our friendly melanographers will ensure you feel relaxed throughout your appointment. 

How long does a mole check at MoleMap skin cancer clinic Rotorua take?

The length of your appointment will depend on the skin check service you choose. 

   
• A Full Body MoleMap takes up to 50 minutes.
• A MoleMap SkinCheck+ takes up to 30 minutes.
• A MoleMap SkinCheck takes up to 20 minutes.
       

For a full list of features and prices, visit our services page.

What areas does MoleMap Rotorua service?

Your local skin cancer detection and mole check ser­vice in Rotorua is conveniently locat­ed in Fairy Springs Road. We ser­vice all sur­round­ing areas, includ­ing: Kawa­ha Point, Fairy Springs, Koutu, West­ern Heights, Puke­han­gi, Man­gakakahi, Utuhi­na, Ford­lands, West­brook, Hill­crest, Vic­to­ria, Glen­holme, Fen­ton Park, Whakare­ware­wa, Nga­puna, Lyn­more, Owha­ta, Hold­ens Bay, Han­nahs Bay, Mourea, Tikitere, Tihioton­ga, Ngongo­ta­ha, Taruken­ga, Kaharoa and Hamu­rana. 

If you’re out­side these sub­urbs, you're still welcome to visit us for a skin check. Alternatively check out our other clinic locations.