Frequently asked questions

A Mole Findr Skin Check gives you the reassurance of having a thorough head-to-toe skin check by skin cancer detection specialists. 

It doesn’t include total body photography or monitoring of your skin over time.

A Mole Findr - Full Body Digital Skin Surveillance is our gold standard for skin cancer surveillance. 

The full body digital surveillance allows entire skin documentation during regular Mole Findr check-ups. 

Every visit, new photos can be compared to past sessions allowing the visualisation of every change at the earliest possible stage.

Mole Findr – Full Body Digital Skin Surveillance is usually recommended for anyone who is has moderate to high risk factors because we provide total body photography and monitor your skin and moles over time for changes. 

As the ‘gold standard’ in skin cancer surveillance, it’s our most comprehensive service.

It’s also for anyone who wants a baseline of their skin to be monitored over time.

It’s a proactive way to help you manage your melanoma risk by tracking changes in your skin and moles.

Mole Findr - Full Body Digital Skin Surveillance is essential if you:

• Have a personal or family history of melanoma.
• Have a high number of moles.
• Are aged over 35 years.
• Want a proactive way to help manage your melanoma risk.
• Want a baseline of your skin and moles created for future comparison.

You’ll be seen by one of our expert Mole Findr Melanographers.

All Mole Findr Melanographers have completed specialized advance skin training. 

Checking skin for signs of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer is all they do and they are experts at it.

After your appointment your Melanographer will securely send digital images and a full report to your preferrred GP or one of our recommended skin specialists for expert diagnosis. 

A dermatoscope is a specialized handheld tool used by dermatologists and other healthcare professionals like our Mole Findr Melanographers to closely examine the skin, particularly moles, lesions, and other skin abnormalities. 

It is designed to provide a magnified and illuminated view of the skin's surface, allowing for a more detailed and accurate assessment of skin conditions.

Dermatoscopes typically consist of a light source and a magnifying lens, which may be built into a single device or as separate components. 

The light source helps illuminate the skin, and the magnifying lens allows the healthcare provider to examine the skin more closely. 

This magnified view can reveal subtle features and patterns that are not visible to the naked eye, helping in the early detection of skin cancers, such as melanoma.

We check your skin from head to toe and we don’t want to miss any potential skin cancers, so you’ll need to get down to your underwear. 

Relax, our Melanographers are experienced at helping you feel comfortable and will give you a gown to wear. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind!

Note: While we generally don’t check areas such as genitals, mouth and eyes, you should be aware that some types of melanoma can appear in some very unusual places, including areas that never see the sun. 

We recommend asking your relevant health professional such as your GP, dermatologist, opthalmologist or dentist to check these areas at your next appointment — or sooner if you have any concerns.

Our Mole Findr - Full Body Digital Skin Surveillance provides a complete photographic and digital mapping and record of your skin. 

It includes automated total body photography (FotoFinder) that takes images of your entire body then followed up by a manual ‘head to toe’ skin check by our Melanographer who takes additional images looking and monitoring for significant moles. 

You’ll also get free spot checks for one year after your appointment.

A Mole Findr Skin Check is a head-to-toe check of your skin by a Melanographer who will look at all your moles of concern. ( doesn’t Total Body Photography is not included). 

Ideal for anyone who has a low to moderate number of moles but wants the reassurance of a skin check by a skin cancer expert.

A detailed report is compiled (digital photos and summary) and sent to your GP or one of our recommended skin specialists for expert diagnosis

A spot check is for 3 spots that you have identified. If the spot is suspicious, it will be imaged by the Melanographer. 

If any spots of concern are found, a detailed report is compiled (digital photos and summary) and sent to your preferred GP or one of our recommended skin specialists for expert diagnosis

• A Mole Findr Full Body Digital Skin Surveillance takes up to 50 minutes.
• A Mole Findr Standard Skin Check takes up to 30 minutes.
• A Mole Findr Spot Check (up to 3 lesions) usually takes up to 20 minutes.

A detailed report is compiled (digital photos and summary) and sent to your preferred GP or one of our recommended skin specialists for expert diagnosis

$70 for the Mole Findr Spot Check

$195 for the Mole Findr Skin Check

$235 for the Mole Findr Total Body Photography and Full Physical Skin Check

Yes we do. DVA Card Holders pay only $170 for a Total Body Photography and Skin Check appointment instead of $235 

Some health funds provide partial cover. We recommend you check with your health fund directly. 

Skin Cancer detection services are not currently covered by Medicare. 

Once you conclude your appointment, your images as well as our detailed review notes will be sent securely to your GP for review within 48 hours. 

Please ensure that all your GP’s details are correct at the time of making your appointment with us.

The report we send to your GP will include images of any suspicious moles or skin lesions and where they appeared on your body.

We don't. We are a detection and digital surveillance service so we don’t provide any treatment. We recommend you return to your GP or referring doctor and they will advise

you of next steps. 

A skin lesion is the technical name for a part of the skin (including moles) that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it.

Melanoma occurs when the pigment-producing cells that give colour to the skin become cancerous.

Symptoms might include a new, unusual growth or a change in an existing mole. 

Melanomas can occur anywhere on the body.

Self detection is possible but not recommended. 

It depends on the type of melanoma. For example, nodular melanoma grows rapidly over a matter of weeks, while a radial melanoma can slowly spread over the span of a decade. 

Like a cavity, a melanoma may grow for years before producing any significant symptoms.

It is recommended to get full body skin checks every year or as directed by your GP, specialist or dermatologist recommendations.

Yes, the older you get the higher the chances of getting melanoma.

That’s why we recommend anyone aged 50 years and older has a professional full body skin check each year by a skin cancer expert. 

Your Mole Findr records are stored on a secure central database and can be accessed if you move homes or visit another clinic.

Yes, We can provide skin cancer checks and educational services for your staff at your company location.

Mole Findr recommends skin self-examinations between visits, particularly for those patients over 40 years of age, outdoor workers, and those with a personal or family history of skin cancer. 

Skin cancer can appear in areas on your body “where the sun doesn’t shine” so skin self-check in areas that traditionally are not exposed to sun (under arms, between toes, under feet and genitals).