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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 for aesthetic or otherwise, sk:n will always put excellent patient 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 when pigment cells called melanocytes grow in . Although common moles may be present at birth, they appear later in childhood and during teenage years – most adults usually have between 10 and 40 on their body. During pregnancy, moles often get darker and they can fade away from around the age of 50.

Cosmetic or benign mole removal

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

The will check your mole to ensure biopsy is not necessary, discuss the procedure 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 and procedure take around 30 in total.

Cosmetic mole services are nationwide at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

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

Shave removal

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

Excision removal

Most for larger moles where is a . is performed under local and the removal of the mole along with a small border of normal skin. This procedure requires a stitch to close the skin, leaving a small scar that will fade over time.

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

expertise and regulation

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

Leading innovation, training and safety protocols

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

Three simple steps to having your mole removed

Step 1

Book a mole . All clients looking to have a mole will a first. start from £250.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Start treatment. We always ensure all of our minor surgeries are delivered within strict by our experienced consultant dermatologists, or surgeons.

What our mole removal clients say

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

Pemberton

Pricing

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

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

To secure an appointment, we will a . Your credit or debit card will be 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 protecting your skin from the sun is for skin health. advise to avoid direct sun exposure between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear in addition to using regularly.

dermatologist at sk:n, , using at least an with a UVB and UVA protection 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 that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

You can have a mole removed from anywhere on your body, on your face. Our doctors have years of experience in removing moles from the face and sensitive and hard-to-reach 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 moles for cosmetic reasons, unless your consultant feels there is a medical reason not to.

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

In the last few years, the NHS has the type of "non-essential" it delivers. This means that some procedures, such as mole removal, and warts, 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, dysplastic or malignant, (life-threatening or cancerous) will not generally be removed on the NHS.

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

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

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

nevi and nevi can be removed by excision, shave or laser. and shave removals require local anaesthetic, but laser can be carried out with the of topical creams.

Laser removal is described as feeling like the flick of an elastic band. If you are booked in for shave or 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 removed by shave or laser There is a very small chance that your mole might 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 . Usually, however, you will find that one session is enough.

The Association of Atypical mole syndrome 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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