Upgrade your skin check with Total Body Photography – From $49
As part of your skin cancer prevention check-ups, total body photography (TBP) keeps track of your moles over time and identifies cancerous lesions before it is too late.
In combination with a skin check, TBP is the best method to identify skin cancers earlier, remove suspicious lesions faster, and provide ultimate peace of mind.
Opening hours
Weekdays
Total Body Photography duration
15 minutes
Out-of-pocket fee
$49 (baseline images)
Total body photography is recommended if you:
have personal or family skin cancer history
have many moles or freckles
are over 40 years old (especially males)
used a sunbed
have a fair complexion, red hair or light-coloured eyes
have been sunburned, burn easily or don't tan in the sun
work or spend lots of time outdoors
have a weakened immune system
Add total body photography to your past or upcoming skin check for optimal care and peace of mind.
It allows the earliest melanoma detection, and this could save your life.
In a separate Total Body Photography appointment, we photograph your entire skin surface and all your moles.
The photography technology creates a record of your skin from various viewpoints (in your underwear).
At your skin check, your doctor reviews the images and uses them as a baseline at follow-ups to spot changes.
In addition to reviewing the images, your doctor examines you head to toe with a dermatoscope.
How and when to book your Total Body Photography appointment
Your Total Body Photography appointment can be before, after or adjacent to your skin check. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call or talk to us at your appointment to learn more.
Total body photography allows easy comparison of images and reveals the most subtle changes in moles that may be indicative of melanoma in its earliest and most curable phase.
Less scares and less scars
Total body photography allows us to remove suspicious lesions faster or prevent unnecessary removal of moles that have not changed when compared to baseline photos.
Your peace of mind
Whether you have lots of moles, have a family or personal history of melanoma or just want added reassurance of your diagnosis, TBP can alleviate these worries, especially in high-risk patients
Total body photography involves taking a series of high-resolution photographs of the entire skin surface, including areas that are difficult to see or reach. The purpose of this type of photography is to detect early signs of skin cancer and other skin conditions.
How does total body photography help with skin cancer detection?
Total body photography allows doctors to closely monitor changes in the skin over time as it identifies the most subtle changes in the size, shape, or colour of moles or other skin lesions. By comparing images from different time periods, doctors can detect even subtle changes that may be indicative of skin cancer.
Who is a good candidate for total body photography?
Total body photography is highly recommended for individuals with a history of skin cancer, a family history of skin cancer, or a large number of moles or atypical moles.
How often should I have total body photography?
The frequency of total body photography will vary depending on your risk factors for skin cancer. People at high risk may need to have total body photography done every 6 to 12 months, while those at lower risk may only need to have it done every 2 to 3 years.
Is total body photography covered by Medicare?
Total body photography is currently not covered by Medicare and is an additional service to your skin cancer check. It requires the use of advanced technology and a skilled professional to take the pictures of you in a separate appointment. Your doctor will assess your skin cancer risk and advise the best care plan for you. You will still get a Medicare rebate for your full skin cancer check.
Is total body photography painful or invasive?
Total body photography is a non-invasive procedure that involves taking photographs of the skin. There is no pain involved.
Learn more about total body photography for skin cancer prevention
Disclaimer: Doctors practising at National Skin Cancer Centres are independent contractors, and not employees or agents of National Skin Cancer Centres.
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