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Mole removal

Book with the mole at sk:n, leading dermatology and skin clinics

by expert sk:n doctors

Strict medical protocols

thousands of successful mole removal treatments

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Get your moles checked and removed by leading dermatologists

If you don’t like the look of your mole, or there has been a change in the shape, size, colour and texture, we can check to see if biopsy is needed or we can remove it for you. Whether you choose mole removal for or otherwise, sk:n will always put excellent care at the heart of what we do.

What is a mole?

A common mole, or melanocytic naevi, is a spot on the skin that develops when cells called melanocytes grow in . common moles may be at birth, they appear later in childhood and during teenage years – most adults have between 10 and 40 on their body. During pregnancy, moles often get darker and they can fade away completely from around the age of 50.

Cosmetic or benign mole removal

Should you want a benign mole, cyst or other lesion for cosmetic reasons, you can book with one of the leading dermatologists, surgeons and doctors at sk:n.

The consultant will check your mole to ensure biopsy is not necessary, discuss the recommended and costs, recovery, likely outcomes, and any risks and complications.

If you decide to go ahead with the procedure, we will book you in as soon as possible. The consultation and take around 30 in total.

mole removal services are available nationwide at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

Most for small, raised moles in areas where is a priority, such as the face. Laser mole removal uses light energy to break down the within the mole.

Shave removal

Moles that from the skin can be ‘shaved’ off under local anaesthetic. A surgical blade is used to remove the mole down to slightly beneath the surface of the skin leaving a pink indent that should fade with time.

Excision removal

Most suitable for larger moles where regrowth is a concern. Excision is under local and the surgical of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding skin. This requires a stitch to close the skin, leaving a small scar that will fade over time.

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

medical expertise and industry regulation

sk:n has delivered client care in dermatology, and laser treatments for over 30 years. We work with the most and experienced consultant and doctors in the country, with many also working for the NHS. We’re regulated by the Care in England, Health Wales and Health Improvement Scotland, so you can trust you’re in the best and safest place for mole at sk:n.

innovation, training and safety protocols

Each clinic has a Director with a wider team of and consultants, that form our Standards Team. They design and enforce our clinical protocols, to ensure we’re at the of innovation, service and the highest levels of safety.

Three simple steps to having your mole removed

Step 1

Book a mole . All looking to have a Mole Management will a first. Consultations start from £250.

Step 2

Visit sk:n for your mole . During this the will:

Step 3

Start . We always ensure all of our minor are within strict clinical by our experienced dermatologists, or surgeons.

What our mole removal clients say

Went to the clinic as I was about a mole. Saw Dr Ciaron O Boyle. Can’t praise him or the high enough. Speedy diagnosis, and throughout. Would recommend to anyone who has concerns about skin lesions or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

0% Options Available – so you can spread the cost of your treatment

All looking to have a mole removed will a first. We offer nationwide cosmetic mole services.

To secure an appointment, we will require a deposit. Your credit or debit card details will be secured against your . Please refer to our for more information.

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How to best look after your moles

Sun exposure is the main cause of skin cancers, so your skin from the sun is for skin health. advise to avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear protective in addition to using sunscreen .

Consultant dermatologist at sk:n, , recommends using at least an with a UVB and UVA star rating of 4 or 5:

“Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before going outside and should be reapplied every two hours. Regular self-monitoring of your moles to look for any changes in colour, shape or size is also recommended. Warning signs for cancerous changes from existing or new moles/freckles can be easily remembered using the ABCDE rule outlined below:”

If you notice any of these changes, you should seek advice from a doctor. At sk:n we have experienced doctors that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

asked questions

You can have a mole from anywhere on your body, including on your face. Our doctors have years of experience in moles from the face and sensitive and places.

Yes of course, it is possible. Unlike the NHS, who will only remove moles if they are potentially dangerous, at sk:n, we are used to removing moles for cosmetic reasons, unless your consultant feels there is a medical reason not to.

You will need to see a consultant for a consultation and clinical review to the removal. Sometimes a doctor may advise against procedures because the risk of scarring the cosmetic benefit.

In the last few years, the NHS has reduced the type of “non-essential” treatments it . This means that some procedures, such as mole removal, and warts, verrucae and skin tag removal, can no longer be (administered) offered for free on the NHS. A mole that is not believed to be at risk, or malignant, (life-threatening or cancerous) will not generally be on the NHS.

Patients with have their costs usually covered by their insurance policy in full, subject to policy conditions. We advise you to check with your prior to booking. For without health insurance, we offer a Pre-Procedure at £150.

At sk:n you are in the safest hands. Our leading consultant dermatologists, doctors, and nurses have extensive training, qualifications and experience. We are trusted by the NHS, and receive more NHS referrals for mole removal than any other dermatology provider. During your consultation and treatment, we will any possible side effects and how to avoid them.

There are several types of mole and each type has different treatment options. moles need to be and sent to the laboratory for histopathology. An excision of a mole involves injections with local anaesthetic: a sharp and a burning sensation that lasts 1-20 seconds. Once the local anaesthetic starts working the will only feel but no pain.

nevi and nevi can be by excision, shave or laser. Excisions and shave removals local anaesthetic, but laser treatment can be out with the application of topical creams.

Laser removal is described as like the flick of an elastic band. If you are booked in for shave or excision removal, the area will be numbed with a local anaesthetic so you won’t feel anything.

When moles are excised they will not recur.

If moles are by shave or laser There is a very small chance that your mole might reappear after having it removed, as a few mole cells may remain in the skin. If this is the case, we will book you in for further treatment. Usually, however, you will find that one treatment session is enough.

The Association of Dermatologists mole as “a disorder of the skin which is seen in approximately 2% of the population. It is defined when an individual has more than 50 moles composed of melanocytes (pigment producing skin cells) present on their skin, and three or more are atypical (unusual) in their appearance, e.g. size and shape.”

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