Important Notice
A reminder to all new dermatology patients that a referral from your GP or specialist is necessary before an appointment can be made.
Fiona Larsen Dermatology is a specialist medical practice. We specialise in the early diagnosis and effective treatment of Skin Cancer. We perform dermatological surgical procedures and Mohs Surgery which is a highly effective treatment for skin cancer, providing precise micrographic control of the cancerous tissue while the healthy tissue is spared.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards and delivering quality care. We utilise the most advanced treatments and procedures, offering our patients the safest, most effective solutions.
New Zealand has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Having dual specialist qualifications in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer and dermatopathology, Dr Larsen is the most highly trained dermatologist for the treatment of skin cancer in New Zealand
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand and our skin cancer rates are among the highest in the world. There are three main types of skin cancers: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Malignant Melanoma.
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Cure rates for localised skin cancers treated with Mohs micrographic surgery are higher than for any other type of treatment - approximately 99 per cent for new skin cancers and 95 per cent for difficult recurrent skin cancers.
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Mohs micrographic surgery
In Mohs surgery, the histological processing takes place on the day of surgery and the wound is only closed after it has been confirmed that the entire cancer has been removed.