If you live and work across the Goulburn Valley — on the land, at sport, or simply outdoors more than most — your skin has likely seen more sun than the average Australian’s. That extra exposure adds up, and over time it shows up as pigmentation, premature ageing, and a higher lifetime risk of skin cancer.
Why Regional Skin Sees More Sun Damage
Farming, sport and an outdoor lifestyle are part of everyday life here — and so is UV exposure. Inland regional Victoria regularly sees higher UV index readings than coastal Melbourne, and outdoor working hours compound that exposure year after year.
Over time, that shows up as:
- Pigmentation and sun spots
- Fine lines and early loss of elasticity
- Uneven skin texture and tone
- New or changing moles and lesions
Skin & Mole Checks at ANO
Skin and mole checks with Registered Nurse Maigan are one of the most important — and most overlooked — appointments you can make, particularly if you’ve spent years working or living outdoors across the Goulburn Valley.
- Single mole check — $90
- Four-mole check — $140
- Full-body skin check — $200
Early detection is the difference between a simple removal and a much bigger conversation — so if it’s been a while since your last check, this is your reminder.
Treating Existing Sun Damage & Pigmentation
Once your skin’s been properly assessed, there’s a lot we can do for damage that’s already there:
- PicoGenesis — targets pigmentation and sun spots with minimal downtime
- Laser Genesis — improves overall tone, texture and redness
- DMK Enzyme Therapy — supports the skin’s own repair function from within
- Cosmelan — for deeper, more stubborn pigmentation
Every plan starts with an assessment, not a generic protocol — because sun damage on regional skin isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is the right way to treat it.
Book a Skin Check or Consultation
If you’re due for a skin check, or you’ve noticed pigmentation or sun damage you’d like assessed, we’re at 36 Welsford St, Shepparton — easily reached from across the Goulburn Valley. Book online, or call the clinic directly.