What is Total Body Photography? How Can It Help You?

Early detection and timely treatment for skin cancer can be life-saving. Through precise total body photography, your doctors will get a clear idea about all the moles and freckles present on your body. They will closely monitor the structure, shape and colour of each mole to determine whether it is benign or suspicious for malignancy. If your doctor feels that a particular mole on your body is suspicious, then he/she might even undertake a biopsy for confirmation. This will help your doctor to plan further treatment to stop the disease from spreading and kill cancerous growth in that particular region. 

What is a Total Body Photography?

Total Boy Photography is an examination procedure where a series of digital photographs is conducted to document most of your skin. Total Body Photography is a procedure used by skin cancer specialists to examine and monitor the moles, freckles and lesions present on your body. This examination procedure is many times prescribed to people having a family history of-

  • Non-melanoma skin cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Dysplastic nevi
  • Atypical nevi

By using total body imaging, your skin cancer doctor can follow and monitor the transformations in present moles and lesions and also check if there are any new moles or lesions present on the body.

A Total Body Photography session generally consumes a few minutes and is undertaken by experts. You might feel a bit awkward but it is important to stay safe and protect your body.

Is Total Body Photography covered under insurance?

Total body photography is an affordable solution for the management of your skin health and for detecting skin cancer in early stages. Many insurers provide coverage for total body photography. 

What are the prime advantages of total body photography?

Total body photography is a tool for detecting skin cancer at an early stage. This procedure is generally recommended for people with a prior history of skin cancer or the ones who are considered being at risk for melanoma or other types of cancer. This screening process has been found extremely effective in ensuring early detection of skin cancer as it helps your skin cancer doctor to map your moles, lesions and freckles and makes it easier for them to ensure that no change is missed. 

At Golden Plains Skin Cancer And Laser Clinic, we provide comprehensive Total Body Photography through experts. During this process, we examine every mole, freckle and pigment on your body closely. Also, we record any transformation in exiting moles and also note the occurrence of new moles on your body. Depending on the examination, our doctors consult with you regarding further treatment. Also, our friendly staff will provide you with complete guidance regarding the total body photography process and also help you to make it hassle-free.

You can book an appointment with us and get an all-inclusive Total Body Photography at affordable rates.

 

Location

Golden Plains Medical Centre
59 Geelong Rd,
Bannockburn, Vic 3331

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8.45am - 2.00pm (hours may change please check with reception)
Sunday Closed