Skin excision in Carindale, no second wait.
Skin excision in Carindale is done in our own procedure room under local anaesthetic, so a suspicious spot doesn't mean a separate referral and another wait. Every lesion removed is sent to pathology for testing.
What happens during a skin excision
A skin excision removes a lesion along with a small margin of healthy skin around it, to make sure it’s fully taken out. Your GP marks an ellipse, a shape like an elongated eye, around the lesion so the wound can be closed neatly in a straight line. After injecting local anaesthetic, the skin is removed, any bleeding is controlled and the wound is closed with stitches.
At Carindale Doctors, excisions are done in our own procedure room, usually within days of your skin check. Deeper stitches may be used to support the wound, with surface stitches removed after one to two weeks. Every excised lesion is sent to pathology, which confirms the diagnosis and whether the margins are clear.
In short: Carindale Doctors performs skin excisions inside Westfield Carindale under local anaesthetic, removing lesions with a margin of healthy skin and closing with stitches. Every lesion goes to pathology to confirm clear margins. Medicare rebates apply to eligible procedures.
- Lesion removed with a healthy margin
- Elliptical excision for neat closure
- Local anaesthetic throughout
- Deep and surface stitches as needed
- Pathology confirms clear margins
- Stitches out in one to two weeks
Excisions within days in Carindale
Our Carindale GPs can usually book your excision soon after your skin check, so you’re not left worrying while waiting for a referral appointment elsewhere.
See our main skin excision page.
Understanding your pathology results
Your pathology report will tell you:
- The diagnosis: what the lesion actually was.
- Margin status: whether the edges are clear of abnormal cells.
- For melanoma: the thickness, which guides further treatment.
- Next steps: no further treatment, re-excision or specialist care.
Your GP will explain the report in plain language.
What your skin excision includes
Your excision includes:
- Explanation and consent
- Local anaesthetic
- Excision and wound closure
- Dressing and aftercare advice
- Pathology testing
- Stitch removal and results review
Most excisions take 30 to 45 minutes.
Your skin excision, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, plan: mark the lesion and margin.
- Step 2, numb: local anaesthetic.
- Step 3, excise and close: lesion removed and stitched.
- Step 4, review: stitches out and pathology discussed.
Skin excision fees in Carindale
Excision fees depend on the size, location and type of lesion.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Excision | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Pathology | Billed by the lab |
| Stitch removal | Usually a short appointment |
| 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 excisions in Carindale
Our procedure room is in our clinic on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, at Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road.
We perform excisions for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Mount Gravatt and Tingalpa.
- Procedure room onsite
- Centre parking and lifts
- Pharmacies nearby for dressings
- Patients from Mount Gravatt and Tingalpa 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 |
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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
Skin excision questions
An elliptical shape lets the wound close neatly and flat.
Usually after 5 to 7 days on the face and 10 to 14 days on the body.
A wider excision may be needed. Your GP will explain.
Avoid strenuous exercise until your stitches are out.
Not usually, unless the excision is near your eye or on your foot.
Medicare rebates apply to eligible procedures.
Book your skin excision
No second wait 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.