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North West Sydney Dermatology & Laser
Ph. (02) 9629 7341
OCT scanner 1 scan = up to 600 horizontal and vertical sections
Biphasic photodynamic treatment of skin cancer. Before & after OCT images.
Dr Stephens performing a BBL treatment
OCT scanner 1 scan = up to 600 horizontal and vertical sections
North West Sydney Dermatology & Laser
We are a specialist dermatology clinic with particular focus on innovation in skin cancer management. We also have expertise in vascular laser and in intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment of sun damage.
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Our clinic is one of only two in Australia that offer high-resolution sub-surface imaging of skin cancer using optical coherence tomography (OCT)*. This advanced technology allows us to confirm the clearance of skin cancers without the need for surgical excision. For example, we can verify treatment success after the use of topical therapies, photodynamic treatment (PDT) or cautery. OCT scans take less than 30 seconds and can transform the way non-invasive treatments are delivered.
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​The use of OCT has also enabled us develop a new treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) called 'biphasic PDT'. This technique is a modified form of conventional PDT. Our encouraging early results were peer-reviewed and published in 2020, and our most recent study - detailing 7 years of experience with biphasic PDT, was published in July 2025.
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You are invited to read our latest paper by clicking here or clicking the PDF link below).
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* OCT scanning of BCCs is also available in Wollstonecraft (North Sydney) at the Melanoma Institute of Australia.
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More information on this treatment including before & after photos can be found here. ​​
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General Information
Appointments at this practice can be made by emailing your referral to rousehillderm@gmail.com Please include a contact phone number and we will get back to you (generally within 48 hours) with an appointment time. You can send a photograph accompanying your referral if you wish but please note that the email is ONLY provided to facilitate appointments. We will not respond to requests for medical advice via email. Please phone to arrange a review appointment if you have a problem with your condition, treatment, prescription etc.
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Please note that a referral is not necessary for skin cancer assessment or for skin cancer treatment at this practice.
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