Dermatology
Area of medical practice that treats people with health conditions of the skin, hair or nails
Procedures:
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous or cancerous lesion, cyst, scar, or ulcer from the skin of the face, scalp, neck, nipple area, lower leg, or forearm. The area may be repaired with either a flap of muscle, skin or muscle and skin from another part of the body directly after. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Surgery to remove a cancerous area of skin between 15 mm and 30 mm in size. The sample is sent for testing to look at the cells. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Surgery to remove a cancerous area of skin less than 14 mm in size from the face. The sample is sent for testing to look at the cells.The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous or cancerous skin tumour, lesion, lipoma, cyst, scar, or ulcer from the skin of the head, neck, genitals, hand or fingers, lower leg, or foot. A sample of the tissue is sent for testing.
Surgery to move a piece of healthy muscle, skin, or both, to repair a nearby area after removal of a skin growth. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A procedure to clean out a soft tissue wound. Pain relief may be given, and stitches may be used to close the wound.
Services:
Allergy tests on small patches of skin (epicutaneous). Testing is to find out what is causing skin rashes (dermatitis). Up to 25 different substances are tested.
Allergy tests on small patches of skin (epicutaneous). Testing is to find out what is causing skin rashes (dermatitis). Between 26 and 50 different substances are tested.
Allergy tests on small patches of skin (epicutaneous). Testing is to find out what is causing skin rashes (dermatitis). Between 51 and 75 different substances are tested.
Allergy tests on small patches of skin (epicutaneous). Testing is to find out what is causing skin rashes (dermatitis). Between 76 and 100 different substances are tested.
An allergy test where small patches containing more than 100 substances are placed on the skin (epicutaneous patch test). This checks what is causing skin rashes (dermatitis).
A follow-up appointment with a specialist at their rooms or in-hospital. The specialist may provide additional services which may have their own costs.
The first appointment with a specialist at their rooms.
A follow up appointment with a specialist at their rooms or in-hospital when urgent surgery is needed.
A follow up appointment with a specialist at their rooms or in-hospital. The specialist has performed surgery on the patient on the same day. The patient has been referred by another medical practitioner.
The first appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist. The appointment is by telehealth and is for more than 5 minutes.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous or cancerous lesion, cyst, scar, or ulcer from the skin of the face, scalp, neck, nipple area, lower leg, or forearm. The area may be repaired with either a flap of muscle, skin or muscle and skin from another part of the body directly after. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Surgery to remove a cancerous area of skin between 15 mm and 30 mm in size. The sample is sent for testing to look at the cells. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Surgery to remove a cancerous area of skin less than 14 mm in size from the face. The sample is sent for testing to look at the cells.The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
Many injections of steroid medicine. This is to treat areas of damaged or abnormal skin.
Taking a sample of skin for testing (biopsy) during a consultation.
Surgery to move a piece of healthy muscle, skin, or both, to repair a nearby area after removal of a skin growth. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A treatment using UV light for the whole body or just on the hands and feet. The patient receives this treatment from a skin specialist.
A procedure using laser (laser photocoagulation) to treat abnormal blood vessels of the head or neck.
A procedure using laser (laser photocoagulation) to treat abnormal blood vessels or different types of birth marks (infantile haemangiomas, café au lait macules, naevi of Ota). The area being treated must be smaller than 150cm2.
A procedure using laser (laser photocoagulation) to treat abnormal blood vessels or different types of birth marks (infantile haemangiomas, café au lait macules, naevi of Ota). The area being treated must be between 150cm2 to 300 cm2.
A procedure using laser (laser photocoagulation) to treat abnormal blood vessels or different types of birth marks (infantile haemangiomas, café au lait macules, naevi of Ota). The area being treated must be able to be seen from 3 metres away and must be larger than 300 cm2.
A procedure using laser (laser photocoagulation) to treat abnormal blood vessels or different types of birth marks (infantile haemangiomas, café au lait macules, naevi of Ota). This is after the patient has already received 6 sessions in a 12 month period.
Injection of anaesthetic into a branch of one of the main nerves of the face (trigeminal).
Botox injection in a person aged 12 years or older to treat excessive sweating in the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis). Includes all injections on same day.
A procedure to take a sample of mucous membrane for testing (biopsy).
A procedure using laser to remove 10 or more tumours which severely affect appearance from the face or neck (angiofibromas, trichoepitheliomas).
A procedure to remove one or more severely disfiguring lesions or bleeding growths with laser.
A procedure to destroy 10 or more areas of skin which are at risk of becoming cancerous (premalignant).
Surgery to remove a cancerous growth (malignant neoplasm) from the skin or mucous membranes, by scraping curettage) or using laser. May also include cold (cryotherapy) or heat (diathermy) treatment.
Surgery to remove a cancerous growth (malignant neoplasm) from the skin or mucous membranes, using liquid nitrogen to freeze the area.
A procedure to cut and drain an area of blood (haematoma) or pus (furuncle or abscess). This procedure does not happen in a hospital.
Specialised type of surgery to remove skin tumours (Mohs surgery). The tumours may be on the head, neck, genitals, hand or fingers, lower leg or foot. An approved specialist (Mohs surgeon) will remove 6 or fewer sections and examine them.
Specialised surgery to remove a skin tumour (Mohs surgery). The tumours may be on the head, neck, genitals, hand or fingers, lower leg or foot. An approved surgeon (Mohs surgeon) will remove between 7 and 12 sections and examine them.
Surgery to remove a growth (tumour or cyst), ulcer or scar smaller than 10 mm (in diameter and located in mucous membrane. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a growth (tumour or cyst), ulcer or scar between 10 and 20 mm (in diameter) and located in mucous membrane. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a cancerous (malignant) area of skin smaller than 6 mm in size. This is from or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is smaller than 6 mm in size. This includes surgery on or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a cancerous (malignant) area of skin larger than 6 mm in size. This is from or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is larger than 6 mm in size. This includes surgery on or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous area of skin less than 14 mm in size including a fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar. This is from or around the face, neck, scalp, nipple, lower leg or upper arm. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
Surgery to remove a non cancerous area of skin (non malignant skin lesion) such as a fluid filled lump (cyst), ulcer or scar. The area is more than 14 mm in diameter and is on the face, neck, scalp, nipple area (nipple areola complex), lower leg or forearm.
Surgery to remove a skin cancer (malignant skin lesion). The area is less than 15 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a non cancerous area of skin (non malignant skin lesion) such as a fluid filled lump (cyst), ulcer or scar. The area is less than 15 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a skin cancer (malignant skin lesion). The area is between 15 mm and 30 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a non cancerous area of skin (non malignant skin lesion) such as a fluid filled lump (cyst), ulcer or scar. The area is between 15 mm and 30 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a skin cancer (malignant skin lesion). The area is more than 30 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a non cancerous area of skin (non malignant skin lesion) such as a fluid filled lump (cyst), ulcer or scar. The area is more than 30 mm in diameter.
Surgery to remove a non-cancerous fluid filled growth (cyst), ulcer or scar which is larger than 6 mm in size. This includes surgery on or around the nose, eyelid, eyebrow, lip, ear, finger/toe or genitals. A sample will be sent for testing.
Surgery to remove a cancerous (malignant) area of skin less than 14 mm in size. This is from or around the face, neck, scalp, nipple, lower leg or upper arm. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
Surgery to remove skin cancer larger than 14 mm in size. This is from or around the face, neck, scalp, nipple, lower leg or upper arm. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
Surgery to remove skin cancer which is less than 15 mm in size. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
Surgery to remove skin cancer which is larger than 30 mm in size. The sample will be sent off for testing to look at the cells.
A treatment using specialised lasers to remove layers of scar tissue on one area of the face or neck. Scars are the result of injury, burns or acne.
A treatment using specialised lasers to remove layers of scar tissue from multiple areas of the face or neck. Scars are the result of injury, burns or acne.
Surgery where a flap of skin from another area is taken to fill a skin defect.
Surgery to fix an area after skin was removed to treat a condition. A flap of muscle, skin or muscle and skin is used in the repair.
Surgery to move a piece of healthy skin to an area of damaged skin (graft).
Surgery where thin layers of healthy skin are used to cover an area which has been damaged or cannot heal (graft).
Surgery to move a piece of healthy skin to an area of damaged skin (graft). This may be around the eyelid, nose, lip, ear, neck, hand, thumb or fingers, or genitals.
Surgery using a piece of skin from one area of the body to repair another area (graft).
Surgery by a specialist to correct a scar less than 3 cm long on the face or neck. This is done in an operating theatre.
A treatment using specialised laser to remove unwanted tissue from the nose.
Surgery to remove cancer from the lip, eyelid or ear. This is done by removing the tissue with cancer and then repairing it with stitches.
Surgery using laser to remove a growth of abnormal cells at the border of where the lips meet the skin (vermilionectomy).