Skin lesion removal in Carindale, in our procedure room.
Skin lesion removal in Carindale is done under local anaesthetic in our own procedure room, for suspicious spots, lumps and moles. There's no separate referral or second wait, and lesions are sent to pathology.
Caring for your wound after lesion removal
Good aftercare helps your wound heal well and keeps scarring to a minimum. After your skin lesion removal at Carindale Doctors, you’ll go home with a dressing and clear instructions. Most people can return to normal daily activities the same day, while avoiding strenuous exercise or heavy lifting that pulls on the wound.
Keep the dressing clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours, then follow your GP’s advice on showering and changing dressings. Stitches are usually removed after 5 to 7 days on the face and 10 to 14 days on the body or legs. Once healed, protecting the scar from the sun helps it fade.
In short: Carindale Doctors removes skin lesions in our procedure room inside Westfield Carindale and provides clear aftercare: keep dressings dry for 24 to 48 hours, avoid straining the wound, and return for stitch removal after 5 to 14 days. Medicare rebates apply to eligible procedures.
- Dressing applied after your procedure
- Written aftercare instructions
- Keep dry for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid strenuous activity until healed
- Stitch removal at 5 to 14 days
- Scar care and sun protection advice
Our Carindale procedure room
Our procedure room at Carindale Doctors is set up for minor skin procedures, so most lesions can be removed without a referral. You’ll be comfortable, and your GP will explain each step.
Find out more on our main skin lesion removal page.
Normal healing versus problems
It helps to know what’s normal:
- Normal: mild redness, swelling and tenderness for a few days.
- Normal: a little ooze on the dressing in the first day.
- Not normal: increasing pain, redness or warmth after a few days.
- Not normal: pus, fever or the wound opening.
Contact us if you’re unsure whether your wound is healing properly.
What your lesion removal includes
Your procedure includes:
- Local anaesthetic
- Removal of the lesion
- Wound closure and dressing
- Aftercare instructions
- Pathology testing
- Stitch removal and results
Book your stitch removal before you leave.
From removal to healed
Our approach:
- Step 1, remove: lesion removed under local anaesthetic.
- Step 2, dress: wound dressed and instructions given.
- Step 3, heal: you follow the aftercare plan.
- Step 4, review: stitches out and results discussed.
Skin lesion removal fees in Carindale
Your costs include the procedure and pathology.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Pathology | Billed by the lab |
| Dressings | Small cost for supplies to take home |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Skin lesion removal in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is a leafy suburb in Brisbane’s east. Our clinic and procedure room are on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, with pharmacies nearby for dressing supplies.
We see patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Wakerley.
- Procedure room onsite
- Pharmacies nearby
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Gumdale and Wakerley welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Lesion removal aftercare questions
Usually after 24 to 48 hours. Follow your GP's instructions.
After 5 to 7 days on the face and 10 to 14 days on the body.
Keep the wound clean, avoid straining it and protect the scar from the sun.
Contact us for a review.
Not until your wound has healed and stitches are out.
Medicare rebates apply to eligible procedures.
Book skin lesion removal
In our procedure room at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.