Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all types of human cancers. Melanoma is one of the most common types of cancer and it can affect anyone. When spotted early, melanoma has a cure rate of 85%.
Fair-skinned people who sunburn easily are at particularly high risk for developing skin cancer. If you want to find out more about your skin type, high-risk factors, and how to protect your skin, contact our skin specialist today!
SPOT CHECK
We can check those particular moles you might be concerned about.
SKIN CHECK
If you have a lot of moles, we can do a head to toe skin check.
MINOR SURGERIES
Book a skin consult today with our Skin Doctor for further advice on how we can assist you with any lesion removals. Most skin cancers can be removed via Minor Skin Surgery using a local anesthetic.
Dr. Balwin Jassal
MBChB (Auck), FRNZCGP, Advanced Cert in Dermatoscopy & Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)
Dr. Balwin Jassal graduated from the University of Auckland’s School of Medicine in 2009.
He completed his medical internship with Waitemata District Health Board working at North Shore and Waitakere Hospital with varied specialties.
Between 2011 & 2012, he worked as a surgical registrar in various surgical subspecialties at Auckland City Hospital. During this time, he developed a keen interest in Skin Cancer Management.
He subsequently joined a private practice in 2013 and had worked in several Private Practices and Accident & Medical Centres around Auckland. Dr. Jassal brings a friendly and informal approach to consultations and enjoys practicing across the breadth of general practice. He has a keen special interest in Skin Cancer Medicine, and has been active in this field since 2013.
Having completed post-graduate training in Skin Cancer Management, Treatment and achieving Advance Certificates, he is highly trained in the diagnosis with digital dermoscopy. He has completed >1000 surgical procedures and is able to perform advanced techniques such as skin flaps and grafts and is Accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
Medicine has been his lifelong passion. He strongly believes in a “Holistic” approach with his patients.
Dr. Jassal lives locally with his wife Yasmin. Outside of work, he loves taking long walks at the beach with his dogs Bo & Cujo and spending quality time with family and friends. He also enjoys travelling, sports, and trying cuisines from different parts of the world.
DETECTION SAVES LIVES!
GET YOUR SKIN CHECKED TODAY!
Mole Checks, Skin Assessments & Treatments. Visit our Skin Cancer Clinic in Albany, North Shore, Auckland.
Detection
Skin Checks
Skin checks by a qualified doctor are the most efficient way of detecting skin cancer. People often come to get a single mole checked, but a full skin check can reveal other skin cancers they weren’t aware of.
A full skin check means undressing down to your underwear (ladies keep bras on) and having all of your skin checked except private areas unless you request this.
Appointments are 15-30 minutes long depending on how many lesions need to be examined.
Registered Patients: Double Consult (Standard GP Fee)
Non-Registered Patients: $180.00
Dermatoscopy
The cornerstone of skin examination is the Dermatoscope. The Dermatoscope is a highly specialized magnifying glass with polarized light, and knowing how to use one greatly improves the doctor’s ability to accurately detect skin cancer.
Imaging
During your skin check, you will almost certainly have photos taken of your skin and stored on our computer for future comparison.
For most people only a few photos are necessary. But for some people, particularly those who have over 100 moles on their skin, more extensive imaging is needed. People with lots of moles have a higher risk of melanoma. This risk is over-and-above their skin color and the amount of sun damage they have.
Treatment
Non-surgical
When pre-skin cancer or thin skin cancer is found, there can be several treatment options that don’t involve operating.
One of the most common ways to treat these lesions is by freezing them with liquid nitrogen. This is a quick, easy, cheap way of dealing with many non-dangerous skin lesions.
Surgical
Mostly, skin cancers do require surgical excision. At Northpoint Medical & Skin Centre, we use a special preparation which greatly reduces the sting of injecting the local anesthetic, thereby making the procedure much more comfortable.
While the vast majority of skin cancers, fortunately, can be removed with a simple excision, some require more elaborate techniques.
Dr. Balwin Jassal is highly experienced at operating on difficult areas of the body such as lower legs, digits, noses, and ears, and regularly performs complex procedures such as flaps and grafts.
Accredited Skin Cancer Clinic, North Shore, AKL
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