About the procedure
Skin ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to visualise skin structures and superficial tissues. Examination with DUB SkinScanner may provide information about the depth or extent of changes, injected materials or the progress of an area undergoing treatment.
Your consultation
Explain the concern and any previous injections, operations or other treatments in that area. The doctor decides whether ultrasound can answer the question and how it relates to the dermatological examination.
What to expect
- Define the area and clinical question for which imaging is proposed.
- Perform ultrasound examination and document relevant images for medical interpretation.
- Discuss the findings and, when needed, complementary investigations or monitoring.
Recovery and follow-up
This is an imaging investigation, not treatment of the lesion. Any biopsy, removal or guided procedure has separate indications and arrangements.
What to consider
Ultrasound complements dermatological assessment. Some diagnoses require biopsy, and the usefulness of ultrasound images depends on the lesion and the question being investigated.
Common questions
Can it confirm or exclude skin cancer alone?
No. The doctor decides whether dermoscopy, biopsy or other investigations are needed to clarify the diagnosis.
Can it help after a filler injection?
It may provide information about location and depth when the doctor considers imaging relevant to the situation.
Discuss the cost before treatment.
Ask for an estimate for your case and clarify what is included: consultations, the procedure, investigations and follow-up visits. The plan and final cost are agreed after assessment.
Request a consultationInformation to help you prepare for a consultation. Recommendations and treatment plans are agreed individually with your doctor.