Who should get a mole check?
We recommend that everyone should have a professional skin check at least every 12 months. Skin checks are essential for people who may be at higher risk. This includes people who have:
- Fair skin, light hair, or light eyes
- A history of tanning bed use
- A history of severe sunburns
- Multiple moles
- A sibling or parent who has had skin cancer
- During your mole check at our skin check clinic Whakatane, we’ll discuss your individual skin cancer risk. Or, take our quick risk survey now.
During your mole check at our skin check clinic Whakatane, we’ll discuss your individual skin cancer risk. Or, take our quick risk survey now.
What will happen during my mole check in Whakatane?
Rest assured, our experienced and caring team at our skin cancer clinic Whakatane will ensure you feel relaxed and cared for. An experienced melanographer will perform a comprehensive head-to-toe skin check. From your scalp, face, and ears, including your front and back, to your arms, legs, and soles of your feet.
During a Full Body MoleMap and Skin Check+, we take a series of images of your whole body. These are used to map your moles. Going forward, it gives us (and you) a useful guide to detect anything new or changing.
We also take close-up images of any individual moles or lesions that fit a specific criteria. Using AI technology, these are cross-checked in real-time against MoleMap’s world-class image database. Any moles of concern and sent for dermatologist diagnosis.
This blog answers some common questions about what to expect at your molemap appointment.
How long does a mole check at Whakatane skin cancer clinic take?
The length of your appointment will depend on the skin check service you choose.
For a full list of features and prices, visit our services page.
What happens if a suspicious mole is detected at my Whakatane mole check?
If a suspicious mole is detected during your visit to our skin cancer clinic in Whakatane, it will be dermoscopically (under the skin) imaged and sent for dermatologist diagnosis. If skin cancer is suspected, a biopsy will usually be recommended. This is a small surgical procedure carried out under local anaesthetic. A sample of tissue is removed for testing. The skin sample is looked at under a microscope to check for skin cancer.
What areas does MoleMap Whakatane service?
Your local skin cancer detection and mole check service in Whakatane is conveniently located in Louvain Street (inside Debod Body Therapies). We service all surrounding areas, including: Paroa, Awakeri, Poroporo, Coastlands, Thornton, Matata, Pikowai, Otamarakau, Ohinepanea, Pukehina, Awakaponga, Maraetotara, Ohope Beach, White Pine Bush, Edgecumbe, Otakiri, Onepu, Te Teko, Pekatahi, Taneatua, Kutarere, Waiotahi Valley, Omataroa and Kawerau.
If you’re outside these suburbs, you're still welcome to visit us for a skin check. Alternatively check out our other clinic locations.
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