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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. you choose mole services for aesthetic or otherwise, sk:n will always put 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 when cells called grow in clusters. common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in and increase during years – most adults usually 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 removed for cosmetic reasons, you can book treatment with one of the leading consultant dermatologists, surgeons and doctors at sk:n.

The 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 and normally take around 30 minutes in total.

mole are 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 removal uses light energy to break down the melanin within the mole.

Shave removal

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

Excision removal

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

Why book mole removal at sk:n?

Unrivalled medical expertise and regulation

sk:n has delivered unrivalled client care in dermatology, aesthetic and laser for over 30 years. We work with the most skilled and experienced consultant dermatologists and doctors in the country, with many also working for the NHS. We’re regulated by the Care Quality in England, Health Inspectorate 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 Dermapen Microneedling with ÜBER Pro Peel a wider team of doctors and consultants, that form our Medical Team. They design and enforce our protocols, to ensure we’re at the forefront of innovation, maintain service 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 removed will a consultation first. Consultations start from £250.

Step 2

 Visit sk:n for your mole . During this consultation 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 concerned about a mole. Saw Dr Ciaron O Boyle. Can’t praise him or the medical high enough. Speedy diagnosis, professional and considerate throughout. Would to anyone who has about skin or mole.

Pemberton

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

To secure an appointment, we will require a deposit. Your credit or debit card details 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. Experts advise to avoid direct sun exposure between 11am and 3pm on sunny days, and to wear in addition to using sunscreen regularly.

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 doctors that can help check your moles and give you peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions

asked questions

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

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

In the last few years, the NHS has the type of “non-essential” treatments 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, or malignant, ( or cancerous) will not generally be on the NHS.

Patients with have their costs usually covered by their policy in full, subject to policy conditions. We advise you to check with your provider prior to . 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 by the NHS, and more NHS referrals for mole removal than any other dermatology 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 options. Melanocytic moles need to be excised and sent to the laboratory for histopathology. An of a mole with local anaesthetic: a sharp and a burning sensation that lasts 1-20 seconds. Once the local anaesthetic starts working the patient will only feel pulling but no pain.

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

Laser removal is described as feeling 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 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 session is enough.

The British of defines 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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