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Mole removal

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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 services for  reasons 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 cells called melanocytes grow in . Although common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in and during years – most adults usually have 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 removed for cosmetic reasons, you can book with one of the consultant dermatologists, surgeons and 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 take around 30 minutes in total.

mole removal are nationwide at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

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

Shave removal

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

Excision removal

Most suitable for larger moles where regrowth is a concern. Excision is performed under local anaesthetic and the surgical removal of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding skin. This procedure a stitch to close the skin, leaving a small OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling that will fade over time.

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

Unrivalled medical and industry regulation

sk:n has unrivalled client care in dermatology, and laser treatments for over 30 years. We work with the most and experienced consultant dermatologists and in the country, with many also for the NHS. We’re by the Care Quality Commission 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.

Leading innovation, training and safety protocols

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

Three simple steps to having your mole removed

Step 1

Book a mole assessment. All clients looking to have a mole removed will require 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 delivered within strict clinical by our experienced dermatologists, doctors or .

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 medical high enough. Speedy diagnosis, and considerate throughout. Would to anyone who has concerns about skin or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

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

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

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How to best look after your moles

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

Consultant dermatologist at sk:n, , recommends 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 experienced that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

You can have a mole from anywhere on your body, including on your face. Our have years of in removing 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 moles for reasons, unless your consultant feels there is a medical reason not to.

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

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, 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, ( or cancerous) will not generally be removed on the NHS.

Patients with insurance have their costs usually by their policy in full, subject to policy conditions. We advise you to check with your prior to . 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 training, and experience. We are trusted by the NHS, and receive more NHS referrals for mole than any other dermatology provider. 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. moles need to be excised and sent to the laboratory for . An excision of a mole involves 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.

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

Laser removal is described as feeling like the flick of an 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 removed 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 is enough.

The 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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