The imaging service is available to any patient who wants a documented baseline of their skin. OptimaScan is recommended for patients with a personal or family history of melanoma, multiple moles or at higher risk of skin cancer.
Contact Frontier Dermatology to schedule an OptimaScan appointment to be held at our satelite imaging suite: 13 Canberra St, Charlestown.
GP referral not required.
Wear loose clothing
Remove jewellery and makeup
Tie back long hair
Avoid fake tan and heavy moisturiser
Set aside ~20-30 mins for the appointment process
You stand on a platform and hold support handles. The lighting and camera arm rotates around you to capture a full 360-degree image set in under 1 minute. Within 7-10 minutes, our DermEngine software generates the images for review. Following this, additional dermatoscopic images may be taken of specific lesions.
Your images will be reviewed by a dermatologist at Frontier Dermatology. You will receive a comprehensive report and any recommended next steps.
We are finalising fees ahead of launch. Register your interest below and we will contact you as soon as bookings become available.
OptimaScan imaging is a private service and is not covered by Medicare.
If your scan identifies an area requiring further clinical assessment, subsequent dermatology consultations or procedures may attract Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
OptimaScan is generally not covered by private health insurance.
Please check with your insurer for details about your cover and inclusions.
The OptimaScan device is located off-site, at our dedicated imaging suite at 13 Canberra St, Charlestown.
Pricing is being finalised. Leave your details and the team will be in touch with fees and next steps as soon as OptimaScan bookings open. If you've got a question in the meantime, add it below.
OptimaScan total body photography is a monitoring tool used to assist specialist dermatologists in tracking changes to the skin over time. It is not a diagnostic test in its own right and does not replace clinical examination. All imaging is reviewed by a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (FACD). Outcomes vary between patients, and your dermatologist will advise on the most appropriate monitoring schedule for you.
OptimaScan is manufactured by MetaOptima Technology. Imaging is processed through DermEngine clinical software. Image storage and data handling comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute medical advice.
