Wedge excision is a technique used to remove cancers from the edge of the lip, ear or eyelid.

It involves a full thickness wedge of tissue being removed and repaired with sutures to restore a normal appearance. Wedge excisions can be difficult to do well due to the need to repair multiple layers to maintain normal appearance and function of the structure.

Wedge excision before

Example of Wedge Excision

Below is an example of a wedge excision of a skin cancer from the lip. Dissolving sutures were used to repair both dermal (deeper) layers of the skin and the underlying muscle, with nylon to repair the skin and soft silk sutures inside the mouth.

Wedge excision after

Fees and Additional Information

Consultation Fees

Private Standard Consultation: $130 - Medicare Rebate: $42.85
Private Long Consultation: $170.05 - Medicare Rebate: $82.90
Concession card holder standard consultation: $80 - Medicare Rebate: $42.85
Concession card holder long consultation: $140 - Medicare Rebate: $82.90

Saturday fees

Private Standard Consultation: $160 - Medicare Rebate: $42.85
Private Long Consultation: $200.05 - Medicare Rebate: $82.90
Concession card holder reduced fees: not applicable during these periods.

Additional Fee Information

DVA Gold and White Card approved - Bulk Billed (not applicable after hours and Saturdays - full fee applies).
Biopsy Fees start from $50.00
Excision fees vary by procedure and you will be informed by the Dr at your appointment.
Pricing as of the 1/7/2024 and subject to change without notice.

Additional Clinic Information

Please note: We do accept cash payments at this clinic. Surcharges may apply to EFTPOS and Credit cards payments.

Parking and accessibility:

Parking is free and wheelchair accessible.
Disabled parking spots also available.

Please note: If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact our office as early as possible so that the appointment can be offered to our waiting list.

Wedge Excision