Skin Cancer Clinic Near Liverpool, NSW

Sun Smile Clinic is a dedicated skin cancer clinic at Leppington Village, a short drive from Liverpool. We are not a general practice that offers skin checks between other appointments — skin cancer detection and treatment is the entire focus of the clinic, from your first full skin check through to biopsy, surgery and follow-up.

We see patients from Liverpool and the surrounding communities of Casula, Moorebank, Warwick Farm, Miller, Heckenberg, Green Valley, Chipping Norton, Wattle Grove, Hammondville and across greater south-west Sydney.

Skin Cancer Affects Every Skin Type

Liverpool is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse communities, and that matters for skin cancer care. There is a widespread belief that people with brown or black skin do not need skin checks. It is not correct, and acting on it can have serious consequences.

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur it is more often found at a later and more advanced stage. There are two reasons for that. It is frequently not looked for, and it tends to appear in places people do not think to check.

The melanoma subtype most often diagnosed in people with darker skin — acral lentiginous melanoma — develops on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands, and under fingernails and toenails. These are not sun-exposed areas, which is precisely why they are so often missed until late.

What to look for, whatever your skin tone

• A new mole, or an existing one that changes in size, shape or colour
• A dark streak or band under a fingernail or toenail that you cannot explain
• A spot, patch or sore on the sole of the foot or the palm of the hand
• Any sore that has not healed within a few weeks
• A mole that itches, bleeds, or has an irregular or blurred border

At Sun Smile Clinic, every full skin check covers the whole skin surface — including palms, soles, between the toes and the nail beds — for every patient, regardless of skin tone. If you have ever been told you do not need to worry about skin cancer because of your skin colour, please book a skin cancer clinic appointment near Liverpool anyway.

What Happens at a Full Skin Check

A full skin check takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Your doctor examines your skin from scalp to soles using a dermatoscope — a magnifying instrument with polarised light that reveals structures beneath the surface of a spot that are invisible to the naked eye. It is completely painless.

Anything that looks unusual is photographed and measured, so it can be compared accurately at your next visit rather than relying on memory. If a lesion needs a biopsy, that can usually be done at the same appointment instead of sending you away and booking you back in. Pathology, surgical excision and follow-up all happen here too, so you are not referred across three different providers to complete one course of care.

According to the Cancer Council, approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. Most skin cancers, including melanoma, are highly treatable when they are found early — which is the entire reason regular checks matter.

Getting to Sun Smile Clinic from Liverpool

Sun Smile Clinic is located at Leppington Village Shopping Centre, C1.3C, Level 1/108 Ingleburn Road, Leppington NSW 2179 — approximately 15 minutes by car from Liverpool via Camden Valley Way.

There is free open parking directly at the centre, so there is no parking station, no meter and no time limit to watch — a genuine difference from parking in Liverpool CBD. If you are travelling by train, Leppington Station is a short walk from the shopping centre.

Why Liverpool Patients Choose Sun Smile Clinic

• Whole-body checks, including palms, soles and nails. Every full skin check covers the areas most often missed elsewhere — not only sun-exposed skin.
• A dedicated skin cancer clinic. Every consultation, every piece of equipment and every protocol here is built around skin cancer. It is not a service added on to a general practice.
• Led by Dr Shawkat Islam, Skin Cancer Physician and Medical Director, with more than 23 years in skin cancer medicine, advanced dermoscopy and surgical treatment.
• Bulk billing, with no surprises. Standard skin cancer check consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders, and any additional costs are always explained before anything proceeds.
• One clinic, the whole pathway. Skin check, dermoscopy, biopsy, pathology, surgical excision and follow-up all happen in our Leppington facility.

We also see patients from neighbouring Prestons and Austral, and offer skin checks for families with children as well as workplace skin checks for local businesses.

Common Questions from Liverpool Patients

Is there a skin cancer clinic near Liverpool?

Yes. Sun Smile Clinic is a dedicated skin cancer clinic at Leppington Village Shopping Centre, a short drive from Liverpool. Skin cancer is the clinic's sole focus rather than one service among many.

Can people with darker skin get skin cancer?

Yes. It is less common than in fair skin, but it is more often diagnosed at a later stage, and it frequently appears on the palms, soles of the feet and under the nails rather than on sun-exposed areas. Everyone benefits from a professional skin check, whatever their skin tone.

Do I need a referral to book a skin check?

No referral is needed. You can book directly online or call (02) 7200 8040.

Is bulk billing available?

Standard skin cancer check consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders. Any costs beyond that are always advised upfront before proceeding.

How long does a full skin check take?

Usually 20 to 30 minutes. If something needs a biopsy, that can generally be done at the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.

How often should I have a skin check?

For most adults, once a year is a reasonable starting point. If you have fair skin, a history of sunburn, many moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer, your doctor may recommend checks every six months. Anyone who notices a new or changing spot should be seen promptly rather than waiting for a scheduled check.