faol Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi, my daughter(11 y.o.) has two moles which needs to be removed. We would like laser treatment only. Should we go to dermatologist or we can go directly to any laser clinic? Our insurance is private, no medicare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Don't know about moles but I needed a lump removed from my face and found a (private) cosmetic surgeon to do it, then dropped into my GP surgery to ask for a referral. By the GP referring you, you get quite a bit back from Medicare, as long as it's a medical issue not a purely cosmetic thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Check with your insurance that it is indeed covered. If you just go on your own volition to one of the skin clinics, you may end up paying all the fees with no insurance cover. I'd do what Diane has suggested and go through your GP for a referral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I've had a couple moved by surgery, and a bcc on my nose removed by some gel that in activated by ultra violet. I would see a dermatologist. I don't have faith in those little private clinics, but maybe that's just me. Funyy, when I read this I thought it was a gardening thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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