DermaSurg Skin Clinic - Patient centered medical and cosmetic skin treatments. A referral option for healthcare professionals.
A patient-centered approach leads to exceptional outcomes
-- Expertise combined with experience
DermaSurg Skin Clinic in Maroochydore offers leading-edge medical and surgical methods underpinned by a commitment to evidence-based medical approaches to improve the overall well-being and quality of life of our patients. Our doctors are highly trained accredited skin experts, and very experienced in all things skin related.
Our interests include skin checks for the early detection and treatment of skin cancers, treatment of photoaging (premature aging and coloured spots caused by long-term exposure to sunlight UV radiation), the treatment of childhood and adult acne, rosacea and facial redness, melasma and pigmentation, eczema and dermatitis, psoriasis, and cosmetic management of skin blemishes.
We prefer to utilize natural and organic remedies that are backed up by science, and avoid the toxic and harmful agents found in many commercially available and misleadingly recommended moisturizers.
“Advice and education about incorporating healthy skin regimes and simple yet effective nutritional strategies for reducing the risks of skin cancer on the Sunshine Coast sets DermaSurg Skin Clinic apart”.
– Dr Daniel Bothma
Skin Cancer Facts
-- An inconvenient truth about life in Australia
Non-melanoma skin cancers are far more common than melanoma, and make up over 85% of all skin cancer diagnoses. The two main types of non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. If you are diagnosed with a skin cancer you have a 50% increased risk of further skin cancers developing within 2 years.
Skin cancers grow unpredictably, with some very quickly expanding or invading deeper layers, while others are very slow in getting bigger.
It is best to get your skin cancer attended to as soon as possible. All skin cancers need to be removed, and most require some form of surgery. Most skin cancers treated appropriately and in a suitable time frame by an experienced skin surgeon will not recur or leave disfiguring scarring. The larger the skin cancer, the bigger the excision needed to remove the cancer, the more scarring involved and the higher the cost of treatment. Medicare rebates are based on their size when removed.
While it is true that any doctor can cut out a skin cancer, not all possess the surgical skill needed to repair the defect with a minimal amount of scarring and deformity. You will live a long time with the visible consequences of your decision, and it is important to be as informed as possible about where you choose to have a skin cancer removed.
Our range of treatment services
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer remains the most common cancer experienced by people living in Australia. Keep your skin safe.
A skin examination and targeted investigations by an accredited expert is the best way to keep your skin safe from melanoma or skin cancer. Our doctors are accredited by the Skin Cancer Institute and the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Read more >
What is total body photography? Total body photography (TBP) is a tool for the early detection of skin cancer, especially in high-risk patients. Read more >
New treatment modalities such as photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy are available to treat early non-melanoma skin cancers. Read more >
Skin cancer surgery, including melanoma surgery, does not have to cause unsightly scarring. Our doctors have advanced training and certification in skin cancer surgeries. Read more >
Clinical Dermatology
Evidence-based remedies for a wide variety of skin conditions including acne, rosacea, dermatitis and eczema, psoriasis,..
Our doctors are experts in the treatment of a variety of skin conditions including acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, unusual rashes and excessive sweating. Read more >
Phototherapy uses nonthermal, non-invasive light to achieve a range of therapeutic outcomes. Photodynamic therapy combines phototherapy and medical photosensitizing agents to treat skin discorders such as precancerous sun-induced skin damage, sebaceous gland hyperplasia, rosacea, and others. Read more >
Aesthetic Skin Treatments
“Love the skin you’re in!” is our motto. We offer anti-wrinkle injections, collagen induction therapy, and more…
We believe that understanding your skin is the best basis to use when helping you achieve your skin goals. Our scientific skin analysis guides all treatment suggestions. Read more >
Anti-wrinkle treatments (including injectables) are a safe and effective way to smooth out frown lines and crows feet for a softer appearance. It is also used to treat a wide range of medical and age-related cosmetic conditions. Read more >
Bio-remodelling is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that uses injections to improve skin quality. It’s an anti-aging treatment that can help with sagging skin, wrinkles, and crepiness. Read more >
Chemical peels are versatile cosmetic procedures to induce skin rejuvenation. It is an effective corrective treatment for skin conditions ranging from acne, pigmentation, melasma and fine lines. Read more >
The new gold standard in light therapy, the Transcend™ BBR (Broadband Rejuvenation) uses the latest advanced light technology called motion broadband. Read more >
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that helps minimize the signs of aging, improve the appearance of acne scars and rejuvenate aging skin. We use the TGA approved SkinPen® Precision system Read more >
LED Light therapy has demonstrated clinical benefit in the treatment of psoriasis, and is an effective treatment in acne, rosacea, and pigmentation issues, enhances and accelerates wound healing, decreases scar formation in surgical wounds, as well as having rejuvenation properties. Read more >
Benign but bothersome spots may still cause a lot of concern or aesthetic discomfort. Fortunately, there are several methods of removing these safely. Read more >
A novel non-ablative & ablative fractional skin rejuvenation system powered by Novoxel’s patented titanium tip technology. Read more >
