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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 aesthetic reasons 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 coloured spot on the skin that develops when pigment cells called melanocytes grow in . Although common moles may be present at birth, they appear later in and increase during teenage years – most adults 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 reasons, you can book with one of the 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 . The consultation and procedure normally take around 30 minutes in total.

Cosmetic mole services are at sk:n.

Methods of mole removal

Laser removal

Most for small, raised moles in areas where minimal scarring is a priority, such as the face. Laser mole uses light energy to break down the 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 slightly beneath the surface of the skin a pink indent that should fade with time.

removal

Most for larger moles where regrowth is a concern. Excision is performed under local and the surgical of the mole along with a small border of normal surrounding 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 industry regulation

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

clinical innovation, training and safety protocols

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

Three simple steps to having your mole removed

Step 1

Book a mole assessment. All looking to have a mole will require a first. Consultations start from £250.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Start . We always ensure all of our minor are delivered within strict clinical protocols by our experienced consultant dermatologists, 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 assistants high enough. Speedy diagnosis, and throughout. Would recommend to anyone who has about skin lesions or mole.

Beverly Pemberton

Pricing

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

To secure an appointment, we will a deposit. Your credit or debit card will be 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 for skin health. Experts advise to avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear clothing in addition to using sunscreen .

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 removed from anywhere on your body, on your face. Our have years of in removing moles from the face and 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 and clinical review to the . Sometimes a doctor may advise against procedures because the risk of scarring outweighs the benefit.

In the last few years, the NHS has reduced 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, ( or cancerous) will not generally be on the NHS.

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

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

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

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

Laser removal is described as feeling like the flick of an band. If you are booked in for shave or removal, the area will be numbed with a local 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 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 session is enough.

The of defines 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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