In brief
  • Full-body skin cancer checks at Shop 12/67 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek.
  • VECTRA® WB360 3D photography supports the doctor examination and future comparisons.
  • Around one hour, including 40 minutes with your doctor; longer appointments for more than 100 spots.
  • No referral required. Current fees and booking deposits are on the services and fees page.
  • Next to Coles, with shopping-centre parking and Diamond Creek Station nearby.
  • Your doctor explains findings, any further assessment and your follow-up plan.

What is included at Diamond Creek?

Your full skin check pairs VECTRA® WB360 3D total-body imaging with a doctor examination using digital dermoscopy. Your doctor assesses your skin, discusses any spots of concern and explains whether you need monitoring, further assessment or treatment. (4)

The scan is photography; the medical assessment is carried out by your doctor. Meet the doctors at our Diamond Creek clinic and follow their profile links for qualifications and areas of practice. Available clinicians and appointments are shown during booking.

A full check or a focused spot review?

Choose a full check for a head-to-toe examination with imaging. If you want up to three particular spots assessed, see our Targeted Skin Spot Check, a focused 20-minute appointment. Call (03) 8373 4646 if you need help choosing.

The services and fees page explains appointment lengths, current out-of-pocket fees after Medicare rebates and booking deposits.

Preparing for your appointment and your privacy

Bring details of previous skin cancers, biopsies and any spots you would like checked. Arrive with clean skin, remove makeup and tinted products, and remove fake tan and nail polish where possible. Tie long hair up and remove jewellery that covers the skin.

Imaging is performed in underwear. You can keep your bra on if you prefer, and a gown is provided for the doctor examination. Please call ahead if you have difficulty standing or turning for the photographs, or any concerns about the examination. The Diamond Creek preparation guide explains what to wear and bring.

If a spot needs further assessment

Your doctor explains whether a spot can be monitored or needs a biopsy or other treatment. Images of spots being monitored can be linked to your photographic record for later comparison. If a biopsy is taken, results are usually discussed within 7–14 days, by phone or at a follow-up appointment.

Your follow-up interval is based on your individual risk and findings. If a spot is new, changing or symptomatic, seek a review rather than waiting for your next scheduled check.

Getting to our Diamond Creek skin-check clinic

We are at Shop 12/67 Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek, in the shopping centre next to Coles. The centre has free parking, and Diamond Creek Station on the Hurstbridge line is nearby.

Patients visit from Diamond Creek, Eltham, Greensborough, Hurstbridge, Doreen, Mernda and South Morang. See our Diamond Creek map, opening hours and directions.

How 3D mole mapping supports your examination

The VECTRA® WB360 system uses 92 cameras to create a three-dimensional photographic record of your skin. Images provide a baseline for comparing new or changing spots over time. Your doctor uses digital dermatoscopy to assess individual spots; the scan does not replace the doctor examination. (4)

If you prefer our Heidelberg Road location, Ivanhoe skin checks include 2D photography and a doctor examination. The combined pathway adds a Diamond Creek 3D scan before the Ivanhoe appointment. Your doctor can advise on the choice of imaging and follow-up for your individual risk.

3D imaging at Diamond Creek

VECTRA® WB360 photography supports your doctor-led skin check.

What to expect

  1. Preparing for your scan

    Remove jewellery, makeup, tinted sunscreen and fake tan. Tie long hair up. Wear slim-fitting underwear (briefs for men). Avoid compression garments that leave deep skin marks.

  2. Full-body 3D VECTRA® WB360 imaging

    92 calibrated cameras capture your entire skin surface in under a second to create a complete 3D avatar. Every mole and freckle is automatically mapped. No contact, no radiation, no discomfort.

  3. Doctor-led skin examination

    An accredited skin cancer doctor reviews your 3D images, examines spots closely with a digital dermatoscope displayed live on HD screens, and discusses concerns. Dermoscopic photographs are taken and linked to your 3D map where clinically indicated.

  4. Risk assessment and preventative advice

    We assess your individual skin cancer risk and explain potential preventative strategies — nicotinamide (vitamin B3), sunscreen guidance, and other evidence-based therapies.

  5. Your personalised skin surveillance plan

    Based on your scan and risk profile, your doctor explains findings, whether any lesions need monitoring or biopsy, and when you should return.

Results timeline

  • On the day All findings explained; benign lesions reassured, suspicious ones photographed or biopsied.
  • 7–14 days Biopsy results (if taken) discussed by phone or follow-up appointment.
  • Annual (or sooner) Repeat check recommended for most adults; 3 or 6-monthly for higher-risk patients.

Ideal candidate

  • Anyone seeking Melbourne's most advanced 3D skin cancer screening.
  • Patients over 50, with fair skin, or a history of sunburn, tanning or solarium use.
  • People with many moles (often 100+), freckles or atypical naevi.
  • Patients with a personal or family history of melanoma or other skin cancer.
  • Patients on long-term immunosuppression, transplant recipients, or those with significant past sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

  • How much does a skin check cost?
    Current appointment fees, Medicare rebates and booking deposits are explained on our skin check services and fees page. Full checks have different appointment lengths for fewer or more than 100 spots.
  • Can I book a check of one particular spot?
    A Targeted Skin Spot Check is a focused 20-minute appointment for up to three spots. A full skin check includes a head-to-toe examination. Call the clinic if you need help choosing.
  • How long is the appointment?
    Approximately one hour in total — around 40 minutes with your skin cancer doctor, with the remainder for VECTRA® WB360 imaging, change-of-clothes time, and discussion of findings. Most patients leave with their surveillance plan finalised on the day.
  • Is the 3D scan safe?
    Yes. There is no radiation and no contact — the VECTRA® WB360 is purely photography using 92 calibrated cameras firing simultaneously. The capture takes under a second and is painless.
  • What's the difference between 2D and 3D mole mapping?
    2D photography (our Ivanhoe pathway) is a set of standardised high-resolution flat photographs — excellent for tracking change at well-imaged angles. 3D (Diamond Creek, VECTRA® WB360) captures almost your entire skin surface — including curves, sides and hard-to-photograph areas — in a single capture, gives each lesion a precise 3D location, and lets your doctor virtually 'lift' each spot for detailed review. 3D is the gold standard for high-risk surveillance.
  • Who benefits most from 3D mole mapping?
    People with many moles (often 100+ pigmented lesions), patients with a personal or family history of melanoma, anyone with fair or sun-damaged skin, and patients who simply want the most advanced surveillance technology available. Patients on long-term immunosuppression or transplant recipients also benefit significantly from the 3D baseline.
  • Will the 3D scan replace the doctor examination?
    No. The scan is a tool, not a diagnosis. The 3D images provide a precise, objective baseline, but clinical decisions — what to monitor, what to biopsy, when to return — are made by your skin cancer doctor during the 40-minute head-to-toe examination that follows. The technology supports the doctor's judgement; it does not replace it.
  • How often should I have a skin check?
    Most adults benefit from an annual full skin check. Higher-risk patients — previous melanoma, multiple non-melanoma skin cancers, strong family history, large numbers of moles, or significant immunosuppression — often need 3 or 6-monthly checks. The 3D scan itself is typically repeated every 2–3 years, with annual 2D and doctor examination in between. Your doctor will advise the right interval for your risk profile.
  • How do I prepare for my appointment?
    Arrive with clean skin — no makeup, tinted sunscreen, body makeup or fake tan. Remove jewellery and tie long hair up. Wear slim-fitting underwear (briefs for men, bra optional). Avoid compression garments that leave deep skin marks. A detailed preparation guide is linked in the body of this page and on your booking confirmation.
  • Do I need a referral?
    No referral is required. Both clinics — Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek — follow the same pathway: book directly using the booking button on this page. If you have a referral from your GP or specialist for our records we welcome it, but it is not required to book or to be seen.

References

  1. Skin cancer — types, prevention and early detection
  2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare — Cancer Data in Australia
  3. DermNet — Melanoma overview, risk factors and surveillance
  4. DermNet — Total body photography for melanoma surveillance

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Medically reviewed by Dr Christopher Irwin, MBChB, FRACGP, MMed (Skin Cancer), FACAM, MSCCA · Last reviewed 2026-06-06 · Editorial policy