Mole mapping
Mole Mapping – Advanced Skin Cancer Screening in Montreal
Our Mole Mapping service at Radimed Westmount Square provides advanced skin cancer screening using high-resolution dermatologic imaging. This comprehensive skin assessment helps track moles over time and supports early melanoma detection for individuals seeking a proactive approach to skin health in the Greater Montreal Area.
This service is offered in partnership with DERME IMAGE
Mole mapping is available exclusively at the Radimed Westmount Square clinic through a partnership with DERME IMAGE, whose dermatologists have extensive experience in skin cancer detection.
By combining our strengths, we offer a specialized service dedicated to supporting and monitoring your skin health through advanced dermatologic imaging.
High-performance dermatology imaging (FotoFinder ATBM MASTER)
To ensure optimal image quality, DERME IMAGE relies on cutting-edge technology, including the FotoFinder ATBM MASTER, widely recognized as one of the world’s leading systems in dermatologic imaging.
What is Mole Mapping?
Mole mapping is a dermatologic imaging procedure that visually documents the entire skin surface and tracks how moles evolve over time.
This examination is non-invasive, painless, and radiation-free, making it an important tool in proactive skin cancer prevention and long-term monitoring.
Who may benefit from Mole Mapping?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Anyone can benefit from a skin exam, especially individuals with melanoma risk factors.
We provide a quick, non-invasive screening so you can have confidence in the health of your skin and monitor any potential changes over time.
Do any of the following apply to you?
- Do you have numerous moles (more than 50)?
- Do you have a family history of skin cancer?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with melanoma?
- Do you have large moles (over 5 cm in diameter)?
- Have you noticed changes in your moles?
- Have new moles appeared on your skin?
- Do you have fair or sun-sensitive skin?
- Are you immunocompromised?
- Have you ever had a severe sunburn when you were younger?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Mole Mapping may be beneficial as part of your ongoing skin cancer prevention plan.
An essential tool for proactive skin cancer prevention.
Exam offered:
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Full-body Mole Mapping
A comprehensive full-body examination that captures high-resolution images from multiple angles, creating a reliable baseline to help detect new moles or identify changes in existing ones over time.
Note: This examination is intended for individuals aged 16 and older.
Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to remove.
Wear dark-colored underwear.
(Loose-fitting boxers are not recommended.)Avoid wearing jewelry, including watches, bracelets, necklaces, chains, and piercings.
Do not wear any makeup, lipstick, eyeliner, or nail polish.
Avoid self-tanning products for at least one week before your appointment.
If you have long hair, tie it back, as it may obstruct the imaging.
Do not wear black or dark-colored socks.
Note for male patients:
If you have significant body hair on the chest, abdomen, back, arms, or legs, it is strongly recommended to trim or shave these areas before the exam. Moles hidden by dense hair may not be visible to the imaging system.Incomplete preparation may affect the quality of the scan and the accuracy of the results.
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Targeted lesion follow-up
A targeted monitoring examination that provides high-resolution follow-up of specific lesions identified as requiring closer observation over time.
Note: This examination is intended for individuals aged 16 and older.
Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to remove.
Wear dark-colored underwear.
(Loose-fitting boxers are not recommended.)Avoid wearing jewelry, including watches, bracelets, necklaces, chains, and piercings.
Do not wear any makeup, lipstick, eyeliner, or nail polish.
Avoid self-tanning products for at least one week before your appointment.
If you have long hair, tie it back, as it may obstruct the imaging.
Do not wear black or dark-colored socks.
Note for male patients:
If you have significant body hair on the chest, abdomen, back, arms, or legs, it is strongly recommended to trim or shave these areas before the exam. Moles hidden by dense hair may not be visible to the imaging system.Incomplete preparation may affect the quality of the scan and the accuracy of the results.
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Single lesion
A focused imaging examination that provides high-resolution analysis of one to three specific lesions, particularly when a new, evolving, or concerning mole requires closer evaluation.
Note: This examination is intended for individuals aged 16 and older.
Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to remove.
Wear dark-colored underwear.
(Loose-fitting boxers are not recommended.)Avoid wearing jewelry, including watches, bracelets, necklaces, chains, and piercings.
Do not wear any makeup, lipstick, eyeliner, or nail polish.
Avoid self-tanning products for at least one week before your appointment.
If you have long hair, tie it back, as it may obstruct the imaging.
Do not wear black or dark-colored socks.
Note for male patients:
If you have significant body hair on the chest, abdomen, back, arms, or legs, it is strongly recommended to trim or shave these areas before the exam. Moles hidden by dense hair may not be visible to the imaging system.Incomplete preparation may affect the quality of the scan and the accuracy of the results.
