Comprehensive Full Body Mapping

Total body photography is a useful tool for monitoring and mapping moles on the skin. It is conducted in a private room by a dermoscopically-trained skin cancer nurse. High resolution photos of your skin are taken in various clinical orientations and stored in a USB-device for your own safekeeping, and for future reference. Lower resolution photos are also stored securely on your clinical file for future reference during skin checks.

By reviewing these photos during skin checks, it helps clinicians detect new or evolving spots especially because new or changing (shape, size and colour) moles can indicate an early sign of skin cancer.

To prepare for total body photography, it is recommended that you:

• Wear neutral-coloured underwear that is without standout patterns or logos.

• Avoid applying any skin products (including makeup, tanning products, moisturisers, or deodorants) on the day of the appointment.

• Consider tying up long hair in a tail or styling it keep off your face and neck.

• Remove any jewellery or watches that may be visible in the photographs.

• Alert the clinician to any moles that you are concerned about, especially in sensitive or hard-to-reach areas

By following these steps, you can help ensure that images captured are as accurate and detailed as possible to help detect potential skin cancer.. You may require more frequent mapping on the advice of your doctor, if it is determined that you have skin that is of higher risk. 

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This private service does not carry a Medicare Rebate. Typical fees include the cost of Total Body Photography plus the cost of a skin check with Nurse or Doctor, Please refer to our professional fees or call us for further information.